Nikki Nichols

Self taught artist, a writer, and a content curator based out of Boulder, Colorado.

[nikkinicholsart]

Something about minimalism really gets me. This one feels very Butler Archive inspired. I'm so happy with the way the garment disapears into the paper making the body the central focus. Also, look at those curls! I notice that textured hair is something that isn't done often in illustration because it's more challenging than straight tresses. . . . #woman #curlyhair #minimalism #art #illustration #blackwork #ink #naturalhair #robe #body #beauty #curves #minimalist #linedrawing #drawing #butlerarchive #artistsoninstagram #boulderart #denverart #blackandwhite #pen

[nikkinicholsart]

Little daily sketch. The plant was fun i think I'll have to do a full drawing of one.

[nikkinicholsart]

Gestural drawing with a felt tip brush pen

[nikkinicholsart]

Those highlights were ROUGH but I'm not mad at the results . . Reference photos found on pinterest. #lips #mouth #tenticles #lipstick #bitinglips #illistration #drawing #blackwork #blackandwhite #artistsoninstagram #denverartists #sketch #dailysketch

[nikkinicholsart]

Getting on that sketching game . . . #dailysketch #eyes #eyebrow #eyelashes #illustration #drawing #realism #art #denverartists #artistsoninstagram #sketch #graphite

[nikkinicholsart]

So stoked for @jesseporter24601 to get these prints. The black is like velvet I'm so happy with them, thanks @mymikescamera . . . #illustration #prints #artprints #blackwork #bondage #cigarette #body #nude #ink #graphite #denverartists #artistsoninstagram #linework #art #drawing

[nikkinicholsart]

Look at this cute ass couple! This is two of my dearest friends #illustration #blackandwhite #portrait #linework #ink #graphite #artistsoninstagram #drawing #denverart #punk #love

[nikkinicholsart]

I had the awesome opportunity to collaborate with @spitpoetzine to do the cover art for Volume 2. Spit Poet is a zine created and published by @caitofosterphoto. There's so many talented writers in this project, go show it some love! . . . #spitpoet #poetry #creativewriting #writing #art #selfpublishing #supportlocalartists #spokenword #slam #coverart #illustration #liptattoo #drawing #lineart #ink #collab

[nikkinicholsart]

A commission for @josie_marie_looo Thank you so much Josie, it was a pleasure to do this portrait for you. I hope your bae had an amazing birthday!

[nikkinicholsart]

In 2017 I decided to take art seriously for myself, I showed in two collaborative art shows called ROUGH, started this account, sold two pieces plus a commission piece, have collaborations and orders in the works, and have been called an artist. I've spend late nights meeting deadlines, so many days going from work straight to drawing. HUGE thank you to everyone who supported me, liked my posts, followed, and submitted to #drawcember. I had way more submissions than I could complete so I plan to continue and draw every one of them. I love this and I'm so psyched for for what's to come in 2018. Let's create.

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 23 @paoblu_ some drawings are a struggle to get right, others want to get on the page. This one flowed so easily. . . . #linework #design #ink #minimalist #illustration #portrait #art #cigarette #smoke #boyfriend #brooklyn #denverartist #pen

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 20 @anthiafm Tia is the older sister of my very best childhood friend. And they're probably the most gorgeous sisters you've ever seen. Drawing a Snapchat filter was super fun and super hard. Idk if it looks like a filter but it's cute af . . . #snapchatfilters #portrait #selfie #illustration #drawing #pen #pencil #ink #galaxy #galaxyart #art #sunglasses #catears

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 17 @bdruck1 Brian is a fellow artist and good friend who recently moved back to his home state in PA and he's very missed. His work is inspired by the late greats, check out his work! . . . #illustration #portrait #cigarette #artist #fineart #graphite #ink #lineart #shadows #beard #sketch

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 16 @miss.jenneane this is the lovely Maddie. I forget to breathe a lot when I'm drawing . . . . #illustration #drawing #art #ink #pencil #portrait #pen #sharpie #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #timerland #pose #prettygirls #model #artstagram

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 14 @mimihayesbrain Mimi is a kick ass comedian, and an amzing writer, she even got signed for her book about her brain blowing up so you should check her out FOR SURE. I met Mimi doing improv in college. Then she created an incredible art show that I participated in. Then she moved to NYC to live out her dreams. And she's doing it. Mimi's love, passion, and drive are absolutely infectious and I'm proof of that. She's a huge reason I've done the things I love in my life. I LOVED doing this drawing. Thank you for you Mimi KEEP SHINING

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 12 @caitofosterphoto is an incredible poet and makes super cool zines. This is one that didn't quite photograph true to the drawing but im happy with the #shadowmapping . . . #portrait #blackandwhite #shadow #illustration #drawing #sketch #art #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #clavicle #photo #blackworknow #pencil #pen #ink #lineart #face #fineart

[nikkinicholsart]

#Drawcember Dec 11 @soph_malia @chandlergolbus when I draw the faces I know well it seems nothing goes right. I obsess over the smallest details which can compromise the whole face. this is a portrait of two inseparable friends. It isn't perfect but I was so glad to try to capture them. These ladies are STARS