Nicole Martin, known by her alias PaperDoll, is a Washington, DC–based artist, cosplayer, and social media influencer blending beauty, storytelling, and atmosphere. By day, she is a Network Engineer; by night, a creator drawn to the romance of shadows, fantasy, and immersive visual worlds.

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Through a lifelong love of gaming, comics, anime, and art, PaperDoll discovered cosplay as both a creative outlet and a form of self-expression—transforming craftsmanship into living art. Her work merges costume construction with cinematic audio-visual sensibility, resulting in evocative imagery and experimental short films that explore mood, emotion, and character.

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PaperDoll’s platform is a curated space where cosplay meets lifestyle—romantic, expressive, and intentionally styled. Her content celebrates creativity, individuality, and confidence, while offering a welcoming, inclusive environment for self-expression and artistic exploration. Featured across podcasts, publications, and collaborative projects, she continues to build a world where fantasy, elegance, and personal power quietly coexist.

coexist.