Sale prints
Due to my cancelled appearances, I have an excess of print inventory that I’ve put on sale at 40% off. Nearly all of my best selling illustrations. Snag some before they’re gone here.
Thank you, always, for your support.
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Commission auction
I’m participating in #Creators4Comics to raise money for independent bookstores & comic shops. Bid on a custom illustration (limit 2 characters) on twitter. Commissions like these typically start at $500 and I am starting the bid at $200. Auction ends 4/20 @ 12 noon PST. US only. Winner donates directly to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.
If you’re not interested in a commission, check out all the other authors and creators auctioning items here.
Stay safe and be well.
mail love
I’ve loved the mail since I was very young. Much like books, the mail connected me to a new world. If you can, please buy stamps, send mail and support the USPS.
I hope you’re all well and healthy.
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If you can, please shop to support or send $ to https://paypal.me/EverydayLoveArt
Thank you!
(neighbor)hood hunt
It’s been hard to get our kid out of the house. I made this neighborhood scavenger hunt to color and liven up our daily walks. So far, so good! You can find this and other coloring pages here.
Draw a mermaid!
I was invited to draw with Jarrett J. Krosoczka (author of the Lunch Lady series and Hey, Kiddo) on his wonderful daily drawing program for kids. Jarrett also shares lessons on art daily which are wonderful. Learn about cool and warm colors and join me in drawing a mermaid, too!
I hope you’re all well and staying safe in your homes.
Shapes and characters
I’ve posted a new video sharing the process of creating art for a book and how to turn basic shapes into characters. I discuss the process of creating a book dummy for I WILL BE FIERCE and turn a circle, square and triangle into fun characters.
I hope you’re staying safe and strong!
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If you can, please shop to support or send $ to https://paypal.me/EverydayLoveArt
Thank you!
Jukebox process
Thumbnails
Inks
Base colors
Lighting + shading + magic ^_^
I’ve been making very slow progress on Jukebox over the past few weeks. I’ve lived with this story for over 2 years. I cannot wait to release it next year! While sharing some of my work with my graduate students at CCA, I realized it’s helpful to show the process of comics work. It’s very labor intensive but ultimately incredibly rewarding. Each panel is a chance to learn how to convey story with composition, expression, body language and pacing.
I wrote the story in a detailed outline, roughly 4 pages, in mid 2018. Then I worked on a thumbnail manuscript. I finished that in 5 months, in December 2018. Using that manuscript, I drew clean inked lines for the finished book. I completed inks in February of this year. Now along with Elizabeth Kramer and a team of flatters, we’re working on colors. I aim to finish the book by summer but with current events it may be longer.
For most of my life I was conflicted about my choice to pursue a path in the arts. Growing up I valued non-art careers far more. As our current mess unfolds, I realize that the arts are equally important and necessary. Books, movies, music are not only a lovely way to escape – they allow us to feel connected, and they’re important to our shared mental health. That’s one of my takeaways from this time – to value my own work.
I appreciate the opportunity to continue to make stories for that reason. Plus, work is where I find comfort and joy. I hope you are finding places of comfort and joy, as well.
Be safe and healthy, all.
Good things and calendars
We’re trying to focus on the good things during this strange time. More than ever, I feel like I’m always working between homeschool, work and household chores. However, the upside is a lot of wonderful family time. We’re trying to limit our news consumption and focus on the immediate positive experiences.
When talking to my friend and amazing artist, Angela Grammatas, I began to embrace this time as unique. An opportunity to teach our kid things that she wouldn’t normally learn during her school day. Hindi lessons with mom, piano with dad and loads of art lessons. We are exploring surrounding parks each weekend – spending time outside, eating lunch and taking long walks.
We’re in this together. I want to give away all my art these days – because I know art is saving many of us right now. I don’t have that luxury BUT in addition to free downloads and drawing demos, I’m offering my remaining calendars for free (limit 1 per customer, only pay shipping). I will draw on each package.
Stay strong and stay healthy all!
Much love,
Nidhi
Draw a UNICORN!
My most requested drawing demo – a unicorn is now up on youtube. Happy drawing, all!
I hope everyone is staying safe and happy inside.
