Nicole Troup on Saying Yes, Branding, and Portraits for a Cause
Nicole Troup, a portrait artist from Pennsylvania and the founder of the nonprofit Portraits for a Cause, provided insights on the FASO podcast hosted by Laura Arango Baier. She urged artists to embrace challenging opportunities and participate in art organizations for valuable resources. Troup highlighted the importance of strong branding as a portrait artist and suggested analyzing personal creations to refine one’s artistic voice. To reduce distractions, she recommended establishing designated work hours and utilizing a separate studio. Since founding Portraits for a Cause in 2014 after her encounter with Sam Childers, Troup has engaged in art projects with orphans in Africa and held auctions in New York. Upcoming events include an online workshop and a retreat in Italy.
Key facts
- Nicole Troup is a Pennsylvania-based portrait artist specializing in oil and charcoal commissions.
- She runs the nonprofit Portraits for a Cause, started in 2014 after meeting Sam Childers.
- Troup traveled to Africa with art supplies and had children at an orphanage paint their stories.
- Works were auctioned at a New York gala at City Winery, with actors Michael Shannon and Megan Boone supporting.
- She created a portrait of actress Madeline Carroll to raise funds for Angels of East Africa.
- A recent collaboration with Anne Mahoney of The Walking Dead raised money for art organizations.
- Troup graduated from art school in 2008 and worked at a hospital until 2014 before going full-time.
- Upcoming workshops include an online session with Scottsdale Artists' School and a retreat in Italy.
Entities
Artists
- Nicole Troup
- Laura Arango Baier
- Sam Childers
- Gerard Butler
- Michael Shannon
- Megan Boone
- Madeline Carroll
- Anne Mahoney
- Andrew Wyeth
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Caravaggio
- Clara Peters
- Kevin McPherson
- Susan Lyon
- Scott Burdick
- Clint
Institutions
- FASO
- BoldBrush
- Portraits for a Cause
- Angels of East Africa
- Scottsdale Artists' School
- City Winery
- The Walking Dead
- Machine Gun Preacher
- Portrait Society of America
- Brandywine Museum
- The FASO Way
- The FASO Podcast
- FASO Artist Society
- Portraits for a Cause Project
Locations
- Pennsylvania
- United States
- Papua New Guinea
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Africa
- New York
- Italy
- Chadds Ford
- Maine
- Australia
- Hollywood