Nina May

Nina May
Bio: 
Born and raised in Los Angeles California, I was born to be an artist. I attended Art schools to learn the basics of Commercial Art and Advertising and then start my own fashion business. I started hand painting clothing and selling my line to boutiques on Melrose Avenue and in Beverly Hills. I had many fashion shows and have collaborating with many photographers and makeup artists through the years. I have had Design positions with many apparel manufactures and have enjoyed creating fashion trends for the masses. I have designed textile and graphics for Mattel Toys, including Barbie and still am an independent contractor for them . Currently, I design graphics for a women's organic sportswear line in Los Angeles , Hippie Ink. I also custom design greeting cards , invitations and announcements. My Fashioncards are sold in many exclusive stationery stores in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. I live in West Los Angeles, California with my daughter, Siamese cat Zoe, Tortoiseshell cat Bell, Amazon Parrot Tequila and Miniature Pinscher Lulu.
Course of Life
Area(s) of Expertise: 
painting
Education: 
Woodbury University
Otis Parsons School of Design
Area(s) of Interest: 
yoga
reading
Capoeira
Knitting
Movies
Live Music
Collectable Vintage
Ethnic Cuisine
Mentors and Inspiration: 
World music from Brazil
Africa
Spain and India inspire me.
Location
City or Town: 
Los Angeles
State or Province: 
california