About Finchley

Finchley is an art and design studio by Nicole Shorthouse — a printmaker, surface pattern designer, and lifelong artist raised in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi and shaped by years of travel and teaching art around the world.

Rooted in the lush botanicals and quiet magic of the islands, Nicole creates hand-drawn and hand-carved designs that celebrate nature in all its forms. Each piece begins by hand — a block print carved in the studio or a floral sketch at the kitchen table — and becomes a fine art print made to bring warmth, calm, and a touch of island beauty into everyday spaces.

Nicole’s work blends bold florals, organic shapes, and playful details with a laid-back elegance inspired by vintage textiles, travel, and the rhythm of island life. Every piece is produced with care using eco-conscious methods and sustainable materials.

Finchley takes its name from a London neighborhood where Nicole once lived — a quiet, creative pause between big moves and bigger dreams. Though the name is rooted abroad, the heart of Finchley beats in Hawaiʻi. It’s a reminder that inspiration lives in the in-between — and that a well-made piece of art can bring a sense of place, wherever home may be.

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