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Illustrating an idea

Writer's picture: Nicole Nicole

A great illustration starts with a creative idea. For me, it is like packing a good snowball. You start with a small crumb of an idea and then ask some questions either to those around you or maybe even to yourself and then the ideas start building upon themselves and soon you have a well hashed out sketch. From the sketch, I then transfer it to nice paper and start the color and finishing touches. While I have worked in graphite, acrylics, pastels, and digital, right now I am focusing on watercolor. I love the transparency whimsical nature of the vibrant watercolors. It is as if they dance across your paper swirling and mingling with other colors! Here is a new sketch I am working out for a holiday greeting card. It is a fun line up of forest mammals singing along together.


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Monahan Studio

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Nicole Monahan is a Pacific Northwest - based illustrator known internationally for her whimsical, heartwarming art, Illustrations and gifts. Her uplifting work is recognized for its nature inspired characters and positive messages
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Nicole Monahan is a freelance Illustrator, author, and educator near Seattle. She creates nature infused, heartwarming, inspirational, and fun Illustrations. Each carefully created with a combination of watercolor and digital methods for clients around the world. Hire her to transform your next project. Get creative and learn techniques to grow as an artist and have fun. Join Nicole Monahan for an art class in her studio, local venue, on-line or on a retreat over seas! Shop for just the right gift to connect with a loved one. Check out Nicole Monahan's line of greeting cards and prints.

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