Vibrant. Whimsical. Inspiring.

"Some artwork is boring to look at, I have never been bored looking at yours." — Dana B

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About The Artist

Hey there! I’m Nicole Hanusek, a San Francisco artist, gardener, and animal lover.

My art is inspired by a simple but profound realization that animals play, love, and feel just like we do. Through vibrant, colorful watercolors, I aim to capture their personalities, and sometimes their essence, in a way that sparks wonder and invites you to pause and see them differently. I hope each piece stirs something in you: a little joy, a little curiosity, and maybe a deeper connection to the creatures we share the world with.

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Testimonials

"I highly recommend Nicole for any art commission. Her talent spans across various styles, but especially shines when it comes to pet portraits. Working with Nicole was a breeze as she asked plenty of clarifying questions to ensure she understood exactly what I was envisioning..."

Michael Fink
Commissioned: Artemis

"This piece is even more lovely in person, and very personal to me without any previous contact between myself and the artist. I can highly recommend supporting this artist."

Melissa Fuka
Collected: Bee in Space Art Print - No.112 Space Bee

"I absolutely LOVE this drawing . When I opened my package and seen it in real life I squealed with joy! Beautiful work !!! I was blessed with a small drawing of an octopus as well which looks great in my ocean theme room. From one Nicole to another THANK YOU very much you talented girl"

Loops Press
Collected: No.161 Magic Carpet Ride

"I ordered one for my best friend as it's our favorite animals together and when it arrived I just had to have one for myself as well! Even cuter in person (though it's hard to imagine). I can't wait to gift her out matching best friend pictures. Thank you so much!"