Hello! My name’s Nick.
I’m an undergraduate student pursuing a Joint BA of History from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and the College of William and Mary, USA. I am originally from Northern California, and I grew up ski racing in the Sierra Nevada mountains. I found my love of storytelling within those mountains, in the warm winter lodges where my family and friends used to gather in the evenings to laugh and tell tales. There were the funny ones, the scary ones, the don’t-repeat-this-at-school ones, and all those in between.
My historical interests mirror my love for storytelling and adventure: I am currently working around social histories of myth-making and myth-formation, with a highlight on maritime voyage narratives. With thanks to exceptional mentors and challenging coursework, I am growing as a writer and researcher and expanding my abilities of research-based analysis as it relates to responsible, compelling work.
I love collaborative world-building and narrative creation, and it is my hope to pursue these passions in a professional creative space with teammates who inspire me to create incredible stories together.
Writing
The midnight sun and a wafting scent of death and sweetness. A peer-reviewed, published essay on the formation of the Anglo-Caribbean pirate myth, rooted in the work of Englishman Daniel Defoe. Whether it be a story world or a research paper, my written work is at the core of how I express myself and shape my ideas. View a selection of writing samples that demonstrate a range of my interests and styles.
Visual Art
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The Coast of Reyth
This ongoing project is my longest-running personal endeavor, stretching back to 2018. A selection of pieces demonstrating my explorations into cartography, fashion, and more within this distant realm.
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Character Art
My art is fundamentally character driven, but I believe that effective character art is far more than illustrative. A selection of pieces that capture my love for indirect storytelling through character design.
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Technical Work
It’s impossible to create complex structures without sturdy foundations. A selection of pieces from my traditional, academic training in the foundational principles of visual art.