Nicole Lewis, drew inspiration for her specialty rainbow crayons from her extensive background in the arts, including over 25 years of expertise and a decade of dedicated service as an Elementary Art teacher. Teaching visual arts from a cart and navigating the unique challenge of moving from classroom to classroom, Nicole developed a keen understanding of the diverse needs of her students. This experience highlighted the necessity for adaptive art supplies, particularly for her differently-abled students who required easier-to-hold crayons. Nicole's innovative designs are a testament to her commitment to inclusivity and her passion for fostering creativity in every child. Through Art 2 the Extreme®, she continues to blend her artistic vision with her educational insights, crafting high-quality, accessible art tools that inspire and delight artists of all ages and abilities.

Nicole is a mom of two boys and works together has worked with her husband, “Mr. Crayon”, in their Noblesville, IN studio since 2007. Her award-winning crayon gifts placed among the top 10 best kids gifts in the 2020 Etsy Design Awards, has earned the coveted “Good Thing” seal from Martha Stewart, and was selected by Joanna Gaines for her Magnolia Journal Holiday Gift guide among other features.