Ms. Armitage continued to pursue her art through independent companies such as B.R.C. Imagination Arts, Universal Studios Hollywood and Cinnnabar which allowed her to broaden her talents, client contacts and focus on precision. She continued to commission private homes for unique finishes and mural work. Her wall treatments can be found in the homes of many famous talents in Hollywood, including Chris Noth (Sex In The City) and Howard Rose (the manager of Elton John). Her talents in finish work eventually spread into the entertainment industry, earning her the opportunity to work on various films and shows. Most recently being "The House of Sand and Fog, Junkyard Wars and Monster In Law. Also important to Nicole, is her contribution to colorful places in facilities and hospitals for special needs and critically ill children. Through organizations like, Special Children's Art Foundation, paint therapy is brought to these children and their families. Recently, Ms Armitage and Marc Kolodziejczyk, the founder of SCAF, designed and produced a 90-foot mural entitled "The Wild Life" for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. More than 80 volunteers worked together under their direction to complete this project. Ms Armitage has owned her own company, Armitage Arts, for over 10 years. Her broad range of services includes custom murals, faux finishes, interior color design, various wall treatments, editorial illustration, color specification boards and graphic design.