Nicole Pisaniello

is an artist and designer with a penchant for the fantastical. Her work has been shown in fantasy art books, galleries, as designs for businesses, and in two solo shows at The Poe Museum in Richmond. She enjoys melding the beautiful with the grotesque, 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.

In 2013 Nicole co-founded RVA Krampusnacht with Parker Galore, inspiring dozens of large horned beasts to tromp down Cary Street in honor of the Alpine tradition. The "Yuletide Monsters" art show at Gallery5 was to follow, bringing together local artists inspired by the mythology of the Krampus.

In her 'spare' time, Nicole is a circus performer and costume designer with Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus company. She and her partner Travis share a home in Richmond with their three brilliant cats, Pyramus, Thisbe, and Ludo.

Education: BFA in Communication Arts and Design from Virginia Commonwealth University

Publications:
"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