Nicole’s paintings combine playful, childlike imagery with emotionally honest, autobiographical writing. Her work explores themes of tenderness, memory, and resilience—often layering bright, nostalgic visuals with text drawn from her own lived experience. Through this practice, she offers viewers the sense of safety, joy, and emotional clarity she longed for in her own childhood. These pieces have been exhibited in spaces such as the Asheville Art Museum and continue to find homes in both public and private collections.