ModelStyle Magazine May/Jun 2014 | Page 34

I’m Hellen Nitchske and I am a fashion designer. My passion has always been design and I have been dedicated to my art for some time now. I am currently based out of San Diego CA but hope to be on my way to the big cities. My constant inspiration has been the ocean, beach and its culture around the world. This can surely be seen in my signature designs and continues to be my driving force. I was born and raised in Curitiba, Brazil and like most Brazilians lived and spent every second at the beach. I have been mastering my skill since the tender age of eleven. My first teacher and supporter was my mother who encouraged me to start sewing and attending art classes. I then attend a high school in Brazil that focused on design. There I learned everything about graphics and product design including real scale projects. I completed my education with a college degree in fine arts. In 2008 I came to live in San Diego and continued my education. I attended and graduated from Fashion Careers College in the spring of 2011 and the progression of my careers has been a blessing. I’m extremely proud to have had my designs featured in San Diego Magazine and Good Morning San Diego. I have also been invited countless times to the Art and Fashion Event at Timken Museum, Balboa Park where my designs have been beautifully dis- 34