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everyday love and events
YAY! I can finally share the new logo and mark for Everyday Love. Years ago when I began Everyday Love I drew lots of giraffes. A few fans lovingly called me “the giraffe lady” and I embraced it. I quickly made a giraffe logo.
A common misconception is that artists are also good at design. I’m not! I’m very comfortable and confident in what I do. That comfort comes with the knowledge of what I cannot do. One of those is design. I knew my giraffe logo was a stop gap. I contacted my friend Chelsea who’s work I’ve admired, a talented designer with a keen eye. I feel very fortunate to work with stellar people like her as I create art, books and build my small business.
We began working on the new brand identity at the end of last year. I’m so happy that the process, which was long mostly due to our schedules, was easy. She knew I wanted to communicate a clean, modern style with a wide appeal. She took my vision, my work and translated it into a logo that encompasses love, open heartedness, equality and whimsy. When we finished I felt my heart swell.
I know this new identity will lead me down new paths and I cannot wait to share them with you. I thank you for your support, giraffes and all. ^_^
Also if you’re in the bay I will be presenting with Amber Padilla at the Apple Union Square on Thursday about using the ipad to make illustrations and comics. On Sunday I will join many authors at Fairyland in Oakland for their annual Turn the Page event. I hope to see you there!
valentine’s sale
Valentine’s is soon! Celebrate the love in your life. Today until Feb 4 11:59pm [PST] my Art Book is on sale for $15 (originally $30). Additionally, enjoy 15% off everything* in our online shop using the code LOVELY at checkout. Thank you for your continued support!
*excludes sale & gift certificates
Happy new year (and sale)
Happy New Year! Our card sale is live now! ALL cards are $2 (until supplies last). No coupon code necessary. Give a loving note to the special people in your life! Ends Jan 9th.
Thank you to those who’ve already placed orders – they’re all going fast!
I hope you all had a restful and warm holidays.
thank you
It’s been a strange and complicated year. As I read, daily, about the devastating turns of our government, I question myself constantly. What can I do to help combat fear and hate? Whether it was through art for good or donations, this year my guiding light was giving. Within the limits of my career, family and life I found new ways to give and contribute.
Whenever a person buys my books, prints, writes reviews or shares my work I thank them for their support. I cannot emphasize enough how much it matters. Your support enables me to give back. We are in this together!
I know there’s still so much work to be done, but as the year closes I am grateful that we did our best to combat hate with love.
And I came here to remind you of shipping deadlines! Please place your orders by Dec 20th to ensure delivery by Christmas.
I hope you have a happy, happy holidays.
Warmly,
Nidhi
sale extended + canvas prints
Thank you all for your purchases yesterday! We are extending the sale until the end of the week AND for the first time it includes CANVAS PRINTS. Enjoy 15% off with the code CYWEEK18 until Sunday (12/2).
Please note, this coupon still excludes: gift cards, sale items, and originals.
SF etsy (my last retail show)
This weekend I will be at the SF Etsy show in San Francisco. I’m proud to be a member of the SF Etsy family and I hope you’ll come and shop the 200 local artists and makers.
Art and craft shows taught me how to price my work, display it and cope with slow sales, no sales and sometimes (but not often, thankfully) harsh feedback. Mostly though, it gave me what I’m always searching for – family. I’m excited about this show because I’m approaching my 10th year as an independent artist and things are shifting in my career. Books are taking up more and more of my time.
I will continue book related events next year but this may be my last retail show for the foreseeable future.
I hope to see you there!
choklit + houston
I’m embracing quick comics! I created this direct from life comic in 30 minutes and didn’t edit or change it from its original. I love the liberation in sharing work that hasn’t been redrawn.
Also I’m heading to Houston this weekend for the National Conference for Teachers of English (and honored to be part of the South Asian Book Award, eee!) AND I have my only public signing of PASHMINA at Space Montrose Saturday night. It’s my last work trip of the year! I hope to see you there!
I hope you have a lovely weekend!
diwali family
happy, happy diwali everyone!