Nicole James is an artist and art educator specializing in mosaic designs — using color and light in playful designs. Each simple piece of glass or ceramic tile is arranged to create an image arising from an inspired photograph or memory. The love for mosaics has grown from the challenge of transforming something sharp, transparent, and glistening into a playful space teeming life, joy, and mystery. 

Nicole lives in Beaverdale with her husband, four teenage boys, the best dog, and lots of chickens. She graduated from Drake University and now teaches art at Roosevelt High School, where she enjoys sharing her love of art with her students.