Some artists pick up a box of crayons as young children and ride that creative wave all the way into adulthood. Other artists shine with creative potential as children but encounter hurdles as they grow, making their journey all the more admirable for the challenges overcome along the way. Nicolet Groen spent her childhood immersed in imagination, but a negative experience as a young adult derailed her artistic path — happily, she has found it once again.
Born and raised in a small rural village in The Netherlands, Nicolet was surrounded by family who helped sow the seeds for her creative mind. “My aunt lived in a neighboring house, and whenever it was possible I crossed the fence of our backyard to sneak into her garden to draw and paint…
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Art Journaling (Digital) - 1 Issue, Winter 2021