Episode 9: Nicolette Leigh Yates

Nicolette Leigh Yatesvis an mixed media artist whose work explores the intersection of perception, intuition, and the natural world. Her practice is rooted in a lifelong engagement with observation and storytelling.

Working intuitively, Nicolette allows imagery to emerge organically through a process influenced by the psychological phenomenon of pareidolia. The result is a body of work that moves between the surreal and the psychological, often reflecting internal landscapes as much as external ones.

Nicolette’s approach has evolved over her career, away from rigid structure toward a more responsive and exploratory method, emphasizing authenticity, process, and a deeper engagement with subconscious imagery.

Discover the works of Nicolette by visiting her website and following her on Instagram

Nicolette keeps studios at RAD Rendezvous.

“We Found the Bright Side”

“Appalachian Mermaid Story”

“Squawk”