About The Artist

Nicole Scanlon is a multidisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and art director based in Rochester, New York. Her creative practice is rooted in a deep appreciation for visual storytelling, material exploration, and the expressive possibilities of color, texture, and form.

A graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego, Nicole earned her BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Fine Art. Her professional career has bridged the worlds of design and fine art, allowing her to approach each creative endeavor with both a refined visual sensibility and an instinctive love of making.

Her work explores the space between structure and spontaneity—where thoughtful composition meets experimentation and unexpected details become part of the story. Whether working on canvas, paper, pottery, or a commissioned piece, Nicole is drawn to the tactile and imperfect qualities that give artwork its character.

The Work

Nicole works primarily in mixed media, embracing a variety of surfaces and materials to create pieces that feel layered, tactile, and distinctly personal.

Her process is intuitive and exploratory. She enjoys building depth through texture, color, pattern, and unexpected elements, allowing each piece to evolve organically. There is a balance between intention and discovery—a willingness to follow an idea wherever it leads.

Commissioned work holds a particularly meaningful place in Nicole’s practice. She enjoys collaborating with clients to transform personal stories, meaningful places, cherished memories, and individual ideas into original works of art.

For Nicole, the most rewarding part of creating a commissioned piece is not simply the finished artwork, but the connection it creates between the work and the person who inspired it.

At its heart, Nicole’s work is about making something meaningful from an idea—something with texture, personality, and a story of its own.

Fine art. Mixed media. Thoughtful design. A little bit of beautiful unpredictability.

Clients Worked With

• Constellation Brands

• Treasury Wine Estates

• Wegmans

• Bausch + Lomb

• Corning Incorporated

• River Pools
  

Awards/Achivements

Artist in Benches On Parade 2010
2nd Place Winner of the New Era 59FIFTY Hat Contest 2009
Award, BFA Senior Exhibition (graphic design, digital), Spring 2005
Forum Gallery Restaurant Exhibition (digital illustration), Spring 2005
HCI Exhibition-Human Computer Interaction (poster), Fall 2004
Book Arts Exhibition (sculptural books), Spring 2004
Forum Gallery Restaurant Exhibition (printmaking), Spring 2003
BFA Juried Student Exhibition (oil painting), Spring 2002
High Falls Art Museum Exhibition (mixed media), Spring 2000