Nicole Pisaniello
is a fantasy artist whose work blends the beautiful with the grotesque, drawing on elements of fairy tales and folk horror for inspiration. She enjoys toiling for hours with pen and ink and watercolor to explore delicate textures within each piece, and it is her belief that much of her artistic insanity comes from being exposed to the works of Brian Froud, David Bowie, and Tim Curry at too young an age. Nicole has been published in 'Infected by Art' volumes 8 and 10, shown her work in galleries and in two solo shows at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Currently she is working with the "Joy of Faeries" team to illustrate two of their character books.
In her spare time, Nicole teaches and performs aerial circus with Host of Sparrows. She sometimes works as a professional Faerie or Goblin. And in 2013 she co-founded RVA Krampusnacht, which she still continues to help organize. She and her partner Travis share a home in Richmond, Virginia with their four brilliant cat-children, Pyramus, Thisbe, Ludo, and Half-Stache.
You can contact Nicole for freelance illustration work as well as commissions.
Education:
BFA in Communication Arts and Design from Virginia Commonwealth University
SmArt School Mentorships: Donato Giancola, Greg Manchess, Scott Fischer
Publications:
“The Mischievous Adventures of Acorn and Sting” by Andrew Steed
“Infected by Art Vol. 10”
“The End is Nigh” by Light Grey Art Lab
“Infected by Art Vol. 8”
“Beneath the Waves” Mermaid Anthology by ArtOrder
"The Ice Kingdoms Bestiary" Mad Martian Games
"Magical Crows, Ravens and the Celebration of Death" by Andrew Steed
"Loving Language Baby Books Series" by Lisa Hansel, Ed.D
"How to Draw and Paint Fairyland" by Linda Ravenscroft
"500 Fairy Motifs" by Myrea Petit