Nina was born in Chicago and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. She began her art career with welding and foundry work. This branched off into becoming an art teacher and opening her own school of art.She later made the transition to wood carving and soon founded Body Double. Her Body Double work has allowed her to make likenesses of Sir Anthony Hopkins,Michael Jordan, John Lennon, Greg Norman, Rob Johnson (ABC News anchor), Shaun Gayle (Chicago Bear), and many others.Her work is now shown in many galleries and private collections throughout the world. Nina continues to show her work in one-man shows. She also continues her vision of changing the face of traditional portraits.The lifesized Piano Player includes the highly polished wood bench, and the arms are adjustable. He is wearing an actual tuxedo jacket with a real bow tie and cumberbund. He will sit in front of your piano. $25,000.00
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