Ep. 117: Savannah Nicholes Artifice

Savannah "Sailor Crafty" Nicholes

Savannah has always embraced her eccentric side in hopes that other eccentrics would have someone to feel comfortable around. A daydreamer, INFJ and "serial hobbyist", she is constantly switching mediums to help her bring intangible dreams into tangible reality.

Known as the Dinosaur Girl in elementary school, she could be found writing poetry, reading fantasy books, doodling dragons in her notes, collecting figures and pretending with her friends in the front yard. She learned to play music on an old trombone that her father had in a bumper sticker-encrusted case and still plays in the local city band. She also discovered that she loved Japanese animation and culture and that has been a large influence in her artistic endeavors. In college she was introduced by a friend to cosplay and conventions. Cosplay is one of her favorite forms of expression as it can touch on every medium, including acting, sewing, 3D printing, sculpting, electronics, painting, puppetry and everything in between. She has won several awards at local conventions and always has something new to debut to keep it fresh!

Savannah is a married, enthusiastic mom that feels she is just as much a kid as her two young boys. When they are both in school full time in the upcoming year, she plans on launching a clothing brand, Banoonios Studios, and Vanna V., an accessories brand where she can share some of her colorful visions with the world. Both brands are based on nicknames given to her by her pro musician, thrill-seeking father and go-getter, animal-loving mother. Savannah loves encouraging artists of all types and feels that an artist should always make art for themselves first and foremost.

IG: @sailorcrafty26