West Coast Fine Art is a San Diego based art consulting company, providing specialized artwork solutions to the hospitality, real estate and design industries as well as property managers and building owners. We can help you select artwork that will transform an average interior into a vibrant, inspiring environment that projects the right image. The owners, Josh Whalen and Nichole Shanks, have extensive backgrounds in photography which gives them the ability to not only find what their clients need but perform custom shoots for clients as well.



West Coast Fine Art has strong relationships with hundreds of different artists of all types and a wide network of different photographers throughout the United States. We can provide anything from framed poster art to original pieces. We are passionate about art, we take pride in our work and we love our jobs. Our most important asset is you, and with that in mind our goal is to deliver your artwork solutions on time, on budget and exceed your expectations.

Nichole Shanks - Principal

"I believe that the energy you invest in life is what you get in return and I am determined to reach my life’s full potential. So I work hard—at getting to know my clients and understanding their needs, then finding or creating art that are unique and inspiring solutions to those needs.

I graduated from San Diego State with a degree in Television, Film and New Media and realized later that I had a passion for still photography and artwork more than cinematography. I use the skills I learned in film school every day as I compose and light images or create relationships with new artists to add to our network. After school I worked in a number of different areas as a photographer: editorial, events, portraits, commercial etc., but really found my calling in fine art. I believe that art inspires ideas, instills a sense of respect and awe, motivates, comforts, and gives balance to the environments in which we work and play.

When I’m not working I like to explore the world around me. I’ve been fortunate to travel to many different countries and speak fluent Spanish. Nature inspires much of my creativity so I spend a lot of my time outside; running, climbing, camping, surfing, and more. I believe life should be fun, so I do what I enjoy and I love my job."

Josh Whalen - Principal

"My love for photography and the outdoors started at a very young age. My father let me hold and shoot with a 35mm camera for the first time on a family camping trip in Yosemite. The resulting photograph of Halfdome with a postcard perfect blue sky in the background had me hooked. I never cease to be amazed by the beauty of nature, whether it be in the form of a crashing wave, a rising sun over snow capped mountains, or an intricate detail often overlooked. It is my passion to capture these split seconds of time and share them with you."

Feel free, take a look at this video introduction of the products and services that we can provide to you.