Tessa Nicole began painting for the first time in 2015 & has been working solely with palette knife since January of 2017. Beginning with oils and self-taught from the very beginning, Tessa has remained 100% original in all of their techniques, applications & styles. In July of 2020, Tessa officially developed the original style - Textured Pointillism. Working solely with one palette knife, Tessa has incorporated their modern twist on the Post-Impressionist movement of Pointillism, giving it new life. With a passion for traveling, but an innate love for their home in Arizona, Tessa draws inspiration from places near, far & only in the mind ...