About the Author

Nikolas Allen is a contemporary pop artist who creates bold, fun, irreverent works of art in various media. He played guitar in rock bands for a dozen years, ran a video production company, and enjoyed a 15-year career in advertising in Minneapolis, MN. In 2008, he moved to the West Coast where he spent 2.5 years as marketing director for a non-profit art gallery. He currently runs his own marketing consulting business helping small business owners, including artists, reach a wider audience with effective marketing strategies. Nikolas has lived in Greece, Africa, Minnesota, Louisiana, Texas, and New Mexico. He currently resides at the foot of a magical, mystical volcano in the far reaches of northern California.