Stuff I Like: Awkward Family Photos Part 3

I just can't get enough of my Awkward Family Photo Calendar!  The days (on paper) keep getting better and better.  Here's the latest installment - more after the jump...

The Permullet

IF - Capable

This week's Illustration Friday topic is "Capable."  Capable reminds me of a previous illustration I did about the Zodiac.  Capricorns are known to be very responsible and are hard workers - and as you can see above, this capricorn is fully capable of getting the job done!

New 'Stuff' for Spring!

Happy Monday!  I'm over winter, spring's almost here, so I decided to something about it... I made more cards!  Check out my latest creations at my Etsy shop, www.stuffbynicole.com.

Happy Friday!

It's here!  The weekend is finally here!  And I hope you all enjoy it.  Here's a sneak peek of what's to come next week... xoxo ~ n

Stuff I Like: Sesame Street Breaks It Down

Sesame Street breaks it down from Wonderful Creative on Vimeo.

I'm having an "off" week.  I'm in a funky mood - it happens, I'm not perfect.  But I have to say that this clip lifts my spirits every time I watch it -  so I had to share...

IF - Fluid

This week's Illustration Friday topic is Fluid - which makes me think of a getting in a good work out and "Don't forget to drink your fluids!"

Illustration Meme

I couldn't find a meme for illustrators so I thought I'd make my own...

Stuff I Like: Paris vs. New York

My two favorite cities side by side!  I recently bought the book, Paris vs. New York: A Tally of Two Cities by art director and graphic designer Vahram Muratyan.  I am in awe of his designs and love his concepts.  With every page I turn, I laugh...I sigh...I shout aloud - 'it's true! c'est vrai, it's true!'  Fellow Francophiles know what I mean.  Here are some of my personal favorites...

IF - Popularity

"Popularity"

This week's Illustration Friday topic is "Popularity."  Which of course, makes me think of cheerleaders - like, duh!  I hope you enjoy. :)

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Valentine eCards for Pingg!

Here are some of the latest designs,  I created for Pingg.com.  You can view the rest here.

My Dearest Valentine

My Funny Valentine

We Will Always Love You, Whitney...

Whitney Houston 1963-2012

Grammy Week: Adele

Links I Like

Happy Friday!  Here's some links I came across this week that I thought you'd enjoy... Like this Lando Calrissian Valentine's Day Card by Patrick McQuade

Fashion Shoes for Fashion Week!

It's Fashion Week here in New York and to celebrate, I've created a new set of note cards featuring SHOES!  Since spring is {almost} around the corner, I decided to add some flowers - looking at them helps me get out of my winter rut.  Hope you enjoy - now available on Etsy!

Grammy Week: Nicki Minaj

Grammy Week: Kanye West

"In Yeezy We Trust"

Kanye West is the third illustration for Grammy Week.

IF - Suspense

Grammy Week: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

Grammy Week continues with my second illustration of Taylor Swift.

Featured on Paper Crave!

'You're Sweet' - featured on Paper Crave!

I'm very excited {and honored} to share that one of my Valentine cards was featured on Paper Crave!  

It's Grammy Week!

The Grammy Awards are this Sunday and to celebrate,  I've created a series of illustrations dedicated to the nominees.  Today's tribute goes out to Bruno Mars, 'cuz I'd catch a grenade for him...'

Hope you enjoy!

Bruno Mars

Awkward Family Photos Part 2

Happy Friday!  Let's end this week on a funny note with more hilarious pics from my

  2012 Awkward Family Photo Calendar.

Stuff I Like, no, LOVE: The Work of Jordi Labanda

I absolutely adore the work of Spanish illustrator Jordi Labanda.  I came across his illustrations years ago when I was traveling through Europe and have been in love ever since.  I think it's fair to say that for me, Labanda was a major influence and a huge inspiration.  I love his subject matter.  He truly captures the life of the party.  Whenever I see his work on notepads or gift cards, I sigh and long to be one of the pretty girls in his pictures, dripping in diamonds...studded in sparkles...sipping champagne on a yacht... {sigh!}

Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month here in the United States.  To celebrate I am featuring three of my favorite diva illustrations on note cards and prints.  All items now available in my Etsy shop - enjoy!

Josephine Baker Note Cards