Nicholas Naughton draws inspiration from the landscapes around him to create vibrant, stylized artwork that reflects his background in printmaking, graphic design, and illustration. His process balances tactile, material-driven techniques with a focus on form and color through illustration. He enjoys pushing his work to the edge of abstraction while maintaining a strong connection to its natural origins.

Nicholas earned his MFA from New Mexico State University (NMSU) in 2008 and his BFA from the University of Iowa in 2003. Over the course of his career, he has explored nearly every facet of printmaking, including a decade-long tenure as an art professor at NMSU and the Kansas City Art Institute. He also ran a custom print studio in Kansas City, La Cucaracha Press, and hosted a podcast called The Print Cast.

His work has been featured in galleries and museums nationwide. By day, Nicholas manages a production letterpress studio, creating hand-printed goods for the print and stationery industry. He is also launching a new print and design agency, The Good Job Studios, with his partner Jemma Clare Swatek. His next major endeavor is a mural commission for early 2025, bringing his work into an exciting and meaningful new form.