Nikki Furlong is a self taught artist who grew up in Minnesota and now resides in Bellingham, WA. She has a degree in Advertising and Graphic Design with a background in Marketing. As a lifelong artist and crafter, Nikki gained many of her artistic skills through years of experimentation and exploration. She works primarily with paper, using strips of paper to create her work. This technique is known as quilling; a decorative art form popular during the Renaissance period. Nikki discovered paper quilling in the early 2000’s and was immediately drawn to the medium, primarily for its versatility and expressive range. She is able to combine centuries old techniques with new skills and tools to create designs that are current and modern.