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.