Hello! I’m Nikki, and I’m currently studying illustration and graphic design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. My concentration is in publication, advertising, and editorial. I consider myself a mixed media artist, since I tend to work with and combine all sorts of materials. Cut paper and collage has become one of my most favorite ways to work. It’s no wonder I appreciate the tactile, hands-on approach, since I’ve taken on sculpture in my free time. On the other hand, the designer in me loves smooth vectors, crisp lines, and typography. No matter what style or method I’m working in, I’m always pulling from a strong foundation in drawing and design principles. Not only am I an artist myself, but I am a total art lover! Lots of inspiration for my work comes from artists and illustrators I admire. Some of my favorite illustrators, contemporary and historical, include Lorraine Fox, Rebecca Green, Aubrey Beardsley, and Edward Gorey. Outside of illustration, I really admire Gustav Klimt, Gregory Crewdson, Greer Lankton, and Barbara Kruger. I even find myself drawn to the highly conceptual sculptures and installations by artists like Damien Hirst and Louise Bourgeois. What can I say, I love stuff that’s either thought-provoking or incredibly beautiful. Even better - both those things at once! A little bit more about me: I’m originally from Baltimore, Maryland, living in Georgia for school. I love live music, drag shows, and vintage shopping. In my spare time, I like to work on creative projects like making jewelry, sewing, and building my dollhouse. I’m also a big fan of cartoons and graphic novels. My favorite cartoon is probably Adventure Time, but its hard to choose! My favorite graphic novel is Passing for Human by Liana Finck. Sometimes I like to write comic strips, so who knows, maybe I’ll write a graphic novel one day! Thanks so much for taking a look at my site!! Please feel free to reach out.