Logo Design
Clean colorful logo designs
Book Illustrations
Bright colorful illustrations
Graphic Design
High-quality creative designs
Publication Cover
National Park Service
PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION: The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) has worked in partnership with Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native communities for more than 30 years on conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Consisting of staff with a broad variety of professional backgrounds, including community planning, landscape design, conservation, and natural resource management, the National Park Service brings passion and expertise to projects across the country." I was contacted by the National Park Service to create an indigenous themed cover for their most recent publication. I chose to depict the turtle since it is a sacred and significant animal in Native American culture symbolizing Mother Earth, representing spirituality, wisdom, healing, and strength of heart.
Book Cover
Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands: Our Place Is in Our Soul
BOOK DESCRIPTION: "The content of this book is not limited to the invaluable reports of research findings, explications of methodologies, and case studies. Capturing oral histories and spiritual knowledge through interviews with tribal leaders and the work of Native artists and writers honors the holistic awareness of the land offered to readers of this unique volume. Ultimately, the contributors to Wildlife Stewardship on Tribal Lands demonstrate how tribal practices are pivotal guideposts for those seeking to protect and harness our natural resources in ways that can help reverse grievous biodiversity losses and ensure the health of our environment for future generations."
Logo Design
2022 Western Regional WIOA 166/477 Logo Winner
DESCRIPTION: A man has attained his goal in scaling the tallest of one of the sacred mountains. The time of day can be interpreted as either dusk or dawn. The bottom half of the image depicts a repeating pattern in desert themed colors calling upon the resilience of diamonds, and they are aligned together as a community could be. The white angled lines represent traces on a circuit board, symbolizing both how technology connects information, and how it can facilitate societal connections.
Logo Design
2023 Logo Contest for the Colorado River Indian Tribes 49th Annual Fair & Expo
DESCRIPTION: A fair themed Ferris wheel focused toward this year's theme of "Cultivation, Conservation, Preservation." To me, it was about understanding the delicate balance of all that nature provides to the CRIT reservation. Each topic is depicted individually from the top to bottom in the order of the theme: Cultivation, Conservation, & Preservation. Farmers are cultivating the land, scientists and conservationists are maintaining the water supply, and preservationists are protecting delicate environmental ecosystems.
Illustrated Children's Books
Illustration of 3 children's books (10 Numbers, 10 Animals, & 10 Colors) for the children of CRIT in four tribal languages: Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi, and Navajo.
Digital Art International
International Art Contest for Upward Gallery - Awarded FIRST place
DESCRIPTION: This is a contemporary interpretation of the Navajo tales of Father Sky and Mother Earth (quoted description below), which also includes the story of the coyote. The impatient coyote is depicted on the lower left throwing the jewels – stars – into the sky without permission. "To the Navajo, Father Sky and Mother Earth, who represent male and female, equally provide all that is needed to live and prosper on earth. Many Navajo ceremonies, prayers, and songs are based on maintaining balance and harmony between Father Sky and Mother Earth."
Democracy is Indigenous
Contest
OVERVIEW: "The NUIFC invites American Indian and Alaska Native artists to submit digital artwork for our 2024 Democracy is Indigenous campaign. The winning piece of artwork will be featured nationally to elevate the importance of the urban Indian vote and used in marketing materials that will be shared with our cohort of urban Indian non-profits." "The selected artist will have their artwork used work in promotional materials for the NUIFC’s 2024 national Native voter engagement efforts. The art will be published on the NUIFC’s website, social media, and printed materials reaching thousands, as well as being part of a collection of visual centerpieces highlighted throughout the election season."
Digital Art International
International Art Contest for Upward Gallery - Awarded SECOND place
DESCRIPTION: An elder Navajo woman is sitting down with younger children telling them stories about that Navajo culture. The children are listening earnestly giving their full attention to the elder woman. The mountains in the background depict the ancestors whispering in the mountains.
Upward Gallery Art Magazine
Upward's Quarterly Autumn 2023 - Interview and Art
An interview with Upward Gallery about Nicole's artwork and background. Available to read online via the link below.
Time Space & Art
Seascapes Art Exhibition – May 2024
DESCRIPTION: The gallery’s exhibition for May 2024 is the 14th Annual “Seascapes” Online Art Competition. Both 2D and 3D, artists, from around the world, were asked for their interpretation of the “Seascapes” theme by submitting their best representational and/or abstract art. The gallery received 513 entries from 21 different countries from around the world, as well as from 29 different states and the District of Columbia.
Women United Art Movement
FLAWLESS: Embracing Imperfection In Art – June 2024
DESCRIPTION: ““FLAWLESS” challenges traditional notions of perfection by celebrating the beauty found within imperfections. This exhibit explores the complexities of flawlessness, whether it’s through highlighting the beauty in the unconventional, embracing the authenticity of imperfections, or redefining standards of perfection altogether. By challenging conventional notions of flawlessness and celebrating imperfection, “FLAWLESS” aims to foster a sense of inclusivity, acceptance, and empowerment within the artistic community and beyond. Through thought-provoking artworks and engaging dialogues, the exhibit seeks to inspire viewers to embrace their own imperfections and celebrate the beauty of diversity in all its forms. Overall, “FLAWLESS” serves as a reminder that true beauty lies not in flawlessness, but in the courage to embrace one’s imperfections and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual.”
Costa Mesa ARTventure
Exhibition Participation 2024
Minimalist Penguins is a combination of stark contrasts between black, white, and orange. The sky is gently embracing the penguins in the background. The little penguins have a different softer texture as they grow out their fur.
Special Projects
Side projects completed for family and friends
Side projects are based on each individual request/need. Some of the projects used free vectors for efficiency and were not used in commercial projects.
