Creating Expressions in the Visual Arts
Nicola C. Bandak resides in Santa Barbara, CA, a Southern California native moved to Chicago, IL to attend college at “The School of the Art Institute of Chicago” and then moved to San Francisco to attend MFA computer arts courses at The Academy of Art. Nicola has been a chef and part owner of a night club and restaurant in Southern California. He is currently part owner of Riktr.com that sells trend wear, custom hand painted t-shirts and sweatshirts. He is working towards his first solo art gallery show in the future. Nicola also has certificates in Architectural Decorative Concrete staining. Nicola works out of The Riktr Art Studio in Santa Barbara, Ca and offers Graphic and Digital Art, Web Design, Murals, Heat Transfer Customized Hand Painted T-Shirts and Sweatshirts, custom Fine Art Painting and Drawing Commissioned services.
Keywords: Acrylic painting, fine art, murals, graphics, graphic art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Digital Art, Web Design, Murals, Heat Transfer, Customized Hand Painted T-Shirts and Sweatshirts and custom Fine Art Painting and Drawing Commissioned services.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Two Years for massage
What is your primary product or service?
Nicola offers Amazing Deep Tissue, Barefoot, Sports, Swedish, Reflexology, Chair Massage, Tui Na and Chi Nei Tsang Lymphatic Drainage bodywork. He also offers Healing Massage for Depression and Anxiety.
Riktr Art Studio:
Nicola C. Bandak resides in Santa Barbara, CA, a Southern California native moved to Chicago, IL to attend college at “The School of the Art Institute of Chicago” and then moved to San Francisco to attend MFA computer arts courses at The Academy of Art. Nicola has been a chef and part owner of a night club and restaurant in Southern California. He is currently part owner of Riktr.com that sells trend wear, custom hand painted t-shirts and sweatshirts. He is working towards his first solo art gallery show in the future. Nicola also has certificates in Architectural Decorative Concrete staining. Nicola works out of The Riktr Art Studio in Santa Barbara, Ca and offers Graphic and Digital Art, Web Design, Murals, Heat Transfer Customized Hand Painted T-Shirts and Sweatshirts, custom Fine Art Painting and Drawing Commissioned services.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been massaging my athletic friends for ten years and finally got professionally trained and certified.
Riktr Art Studio:
After leaving my restaurant business I migrated over to art having no drawing or painting experience.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
If you appreciate serious good bodywork then you have come to the right place.
Amazing “On the EDGE” Therapeutic DEEP TISSUE Healing Massages
RIktr Art Studio:
I usually take on projects where the clients feel comfortable enough to let me into their world and I get to know them on a personal basis, that way the art is as personal for them as it for me. Therefore, if the client does not like a particular area of a painting or surface, they feel comfortable enough discussing it with me. I might have to redo an area a few times for a client to be satisfied which is okay, because making them happy makes me happy.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
You have the option of booking a massage at my studio in the San Roque area or at Holistic Health Center’s in Santa Barbara, Ca. Buelton, Ca. or Key2Fitness in Santa Barbara, Ca. Call me at 805-637-7482 to book an appointment at any of these locations.
Riktr Art Studio:
I work out of the Riktr Artr Studio
Provide detailed directions to your location
Call me at 805-637-7482 to book an appointment at any of these locations.
Riktr Art Studio:
Call me at 805-637-7482 to view my studio work.
What type of payments do you accept?
VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DISCOVER USING PAYPAL.You can also pay with Check or Cash.
Copy and paste the link below to get to my payment page.
http://riktr.com/wordpress/?page_id=19
Which areas do you service?
Tri-Counties - I also do out-call a $25.00 travel fee added.
Riktr Art Studio:
Tri-Counties
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Nicola Bandak - CMP
Riktr Art Studio:
Nicola Bandak - Fine Artist
What are your hours of operation?
9-9 Mon - Sun. Late appointments are available.
by APPOINTMENT ONLY, Last Minute Appointments are OK.
Riktr Art Studio:
Call for an appointment.