Nathan Cook is a U.S. Army veteran and professional fine artist currently studying Studio Art at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and minoring in Business Information Systems. Nathan was a proud member of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 87th Infantry Regiment (Task Force Summit) at Ft. Drum, NY. He honed his skills under the guidance of artist Rickey Sikes while being personally mentored by artist Krista Schoening. His artistic influences range from the experimental techniques of Russell Mills to the evocative works of Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, and Vincent van Gogh.

​Merging his personal history with a creative alter ego known as “The Wolf,” Nathan’s work reflects both his real-life experiences and the introspective depth of his persona. The Wolf is not a mask — it's the instinctual, unfiltered voice behind the brush. Where Nathan ends, The Wolf begins. His paintings often explore themes of identity, resilience, and emotional nuance—concepts shaped by his experiences and further refined through formal art training. By fusing traditional study with an experimental spirit, Nathan seeks to create pieces that resonate with a broad audience, reflecting the dynamic interplay between life’s raw realities and the power of imagination.