I miss out on teaching a few students out of every graduating year, Nicole is one, so I will have to let her work speak for her - which it does very well!
Her bio mentions that she went to art college after working in the industry as a production artist, the combination of her earlier background in the 'nuts and bolts' of this business combined with what she has learned about the creative 'energy' that fuels it will no doubt serve her well as she moves back into the work force.
See Nicole's work here:
http://hellonicole.com