D'Ette Cole earned her studio art degree from the University of Texas and has made her professional mark through a variety of avenues. Working as an artist in various capacities - creative entrepreneur, art director, interior designer, fashion stylist, photographer and graphic designer.

D'Ette Cole is predictably at the center of the unexpected. As an art director she has landed prestigious projects in the film and music industry working with artists such as Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Patty Loveless and Spoon. Her art direction, styling work and photography have all been featured in international print media and magazines.

More recently Cole has been working with clients to redefine retail environments and create event concepts. Working with a diverse array of clientele from upscale boutiques to bike shops to production companies, Cole has produced inventive and clever concepts and design solutions for each of their specific venues and needs.

With her residential interiors, Cole has delivered customized designs that reflect the client and define and beautify the lives lived in those spaces. Designing and creating custom furniture pieces, Cole has further individualized the interiors she creates. Two of her own home interiors as well as other interior styling and design work have been featured in home decor books and magazines.

As an entrepreneur and merchant in the retail antique community, D'Ette Cole is known for her creation and participation in two popular favorites. During Cole's 10 year co-ownership/curation of Uncommon Objects (antique emporium in Austin, Texas) she worked to create a venue that became nationally acclaimed for its retail presentation and experience; redefining the classic retail antique mall experience. Simultaneously, Cole's eclectic galvanization of old and contemporary, exciting and ordinary dazzled her following at her Clutter show venue twice a year during the Round Top/Warrenton,Texas Antique week event.

Working in the two-dimensional media of print design, Cole employs off-set printing, silkscreen and letterpress to deliver inventive print products and paper goods. Working under the etta industry label, Cole has also done self-publishing.

D'Ette Cole's creative direction and unique way of viewing the world continue to drive this artist to reveal the possibility in everything and the visual promise of what may come.