Hi there! I'm Nicoline, a multidisciplinary artist creating wildlife, animal, and nature-inspired pieces from my cozy studio on stunning Vancouver Island, Canada.

As an animal lover since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, I've had the pleasure of working with various animals, including being a horse groom and hot walker of Thoroughbreds at The Calgary Stampede Racetrack, managing a pet store, volunteering at vet clinics, co-owning, breeding, and training working German Shepherd Dogs with the K9 officer and breeding coordinator for the Calgary Police. I've also trained countless dogs to overcome aggression using gentle, force-free methods.

Unfortunately, in 2017, my health took a turn for the worse, and I had to quit working as a dog trainer. However, this period gave me the opportunity to explore a new passion - painting! My love for animals and nature naturally flowed onto the canvas, and before I knew it, my portraits of pets and wildlife were gracing homes across the world - from Australia to the UK to the USA and Canada.

Although it wasn't the way I planned it, my illness forced me to discover my artistic side, and I'm forever grateful for that. It hasn't been an easy journey, but I've overcome a lot to become the compassionate and spirit-based artist I am today. And the journey never stops - I'm currently enrolled in The Mastery Program at Milan Art Institute, where I'm pushing my skills to new heights!

When I'm not painting, you'll find me exploring the West Coast trails with my husband and dog, Satori. I'm also a fan of sappy movies and nature documentaries, and I'm happy to snuggle with our cats, Sage and Basil. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it!