Born and raised in Los Angeles, attended Fairfax high school and LACC; at 22 years old travel extensively through Asia and Europe studying art-history. Began painting at the age of 13. Work for the Cultural Affairs department in elementary schools in LA County and Canoga Park Youth Art center. Has created artwork for celebrities, such as Nicholas Cage, Michael Mann, David Arquette, and "Queens of the Stone Age" among others. A permanent art installation of Jimi Hendrix stands at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music (owned by Red hot Chilly Peppers band member 'Flea'), as well as many public and private locations. Most recently on October 2011 he was selected to design and paint a 32/12 feet mural for the Herbie Hancock "Raphsody in Blue" performance at "Walt Disney Concert Hall" (a Los Angeles architectural landmark). Nicholas has appeared in the N.Y. and L.A. Times for his mural of local iconic figure Dr. Marc Abrams. This November he opened his flagship store "Ducci's" in SilverLake, a retail store that allows local artists in the community to show and sell their work. The art of Nicholas Gagliarducci can be seen at www.nicholasgagliarducci.com.