Closet Collectibles will Raffle off Living Dead Girl Nicole’s Art at An Epic Collectibles Extravaganza Show!

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As one of my art collectors and artventure followers, you already know that my work is on display and available to purchase from my Cabinets of Curiosities at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL. Well in March, they hosted a very large toy and collectibles show. It was such a success that they are hosting their second one today!

To support them I have donated a prize that will be raffled off with lots of other cool items at the event. The bag I put together includes an 8×10″ canvas print of my ‘Y? Because I Gotta!’ split face art piece as well as some other fun surprise goodies!

So if you are a pop culture geek like me, be sure to visit the Crete Township Community Center today from 9am – 4pm, take in all the nostalgia and drop a raffle ticket in to win my artwork! While you are there be sure to stop by the Closet Collectibles table and tell them Living Dead Girl Nicole sent ya!

And… the Closet Collectibles store will be open during normal business hours, so after you go to the show be sure to visit the store and see all my other artwork I have on display there and their massive selection of toys and collectibles. If you have never been to the store before, you will either be mad at me because you spent all your money or super stoked you discovered such a magical fun place for treasure hunting. Most likely both, but either way you will be thanking me later! 🏴‍☠️

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

Chicago Icons Exhibition at Chicago Fine Art Salon will Feature ‘You’re All Grown Up Now’ Svengoolie Piece by Living Dead Girl Nicole 🏙️ 📺 🖼️

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I am excited to share yet another art exhibition announcement! My ‘You’re All Grown Up Now‘ split face portrait of Jerry G. Bishop and Rich Koz was accepted by New Gallery to be a part of the Chicago Icons Group Art Exhibition taking place at their Chicago Fine Art Salon!

As described by the curator, “this exhibition digs into the history, culture, and people that makes Chicago unique. From the L to the lakefront, deep dish to deep house, this show celebrates the people, places, and cultural moments that are uniquely, undeniably Chicago.” 🏙️✨

When I saw the call for art for this exhibition I knew I had to submit to it. You really can’t talk or even think of Chicago icons and not think of Svengoolie, which is why I am truly honored to be the artist whose work will represent not just our horror community in general but a legendary Chicago-born horror movie hosting program and local legend that has entertained generations of us fans as a staple of Chicagoland television and broadcasting for over 50 years. 📺✨

Now, if you are one of my art collectors who has been following my artventure journeys, you are already fully aware that the original 8×10″ version of this piece was gifted directly to Rich Koz himself, and was even recently featured on his MeTV show last month. Therefore the original is not available for purchase. So I have contributed a rare, 16×20″ canvas print specifically for this show that comes with a certificate of authenticity that states the following:

“This certificate confirms that the artwork identified herein is a limited-edition, professionally produced 16″ x 20″ canvas print created specifically for: Chicago Icons Exhibition show at the Chicago Fine Art Salon. The original piece was hand-drawn by the artist using pencil, colored pencils & chalk pastels on 8″x10” paper & is not only owned by Rich Koz/Svengoolie himself, but was also featured on The MeTV Svengoolie television show.“

So, if you are a local Chicagoan or happen to be in the Chicagoland area between October 2nd – November 6, 2026 make sure to visit New Gallery‘s Chicago Fine Art Salon and see this special piece on display amongst the other amazing pieces of artwork representing iconic interpretations of Chicago. And for those who are not able to make it to the gallery itself, this unique piece will also be available to purchase directly from the gallery’s shop page on their website during the duration of the show.

Last but not least, if you are new here, and just happened upon this post, be sure to check out the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. There, you can find this exhibition listed alongside some of the other unique places my art has been featured over the years. And if you’re a gallery, curator, publication, or other outlet that is interested in showcasing my work, let’s connect, chat and make some magic together!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole

Night Terror Magazine Issue 25 Features Living Dead Girl Nicole’s Handmade Creations 📖🎁

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Happy October 1st my Freaky Fanatics! I have some fun and exciting news to share with all of you! Night Terror Magazine just released Issue 25 of their killer publication today and this one is extra special. The Of The Land & Winter Wails Issue is not only a community issue but it’s also their first quarterly issue and it features a very ghoul Holiday Gift Guide spotlighting small businesses that were hand selected by their editors…. including mine!

How fun are these graphics they created for the social post announcements….

This literary mag is filled with incredible folklore and short stories from the very talented horror community and although you can scroll the pages digitally online, I highly recommend purchasing a print copy. Not just for that nostalgic feeling of reading something in your hand that isn’t on a screen, but also to see all the hard work that goes into every page this publication puts together. You can find my work and shop featured in the gift guide section on page 60 of the digital zine (screen shot below) and can also order a copy in their shop on their website.

For those not familiar with Night Terror Magazine here is a snippet about them and why I was honored to be chosen to be a part of what they are producing:

Authors, artists, creatives, and enthusiasts make up this incredible community and it’s our mission to provide a platform to encompass the creative sphere. Night Terror supports the artistic liberation of self-publishing and empowers independent creators in the horror genre.

If you are not one of my art collectors (yet) and just happened to randomly discover this post on my blog page, be sure to subscribe while you are here so you don’t miss future announcements of the unique ways my artwork is being featured. You can also check out and bookmark the Creature Features page of my portfolio website.

And if you are someone interested in showcasing my work in your next publication, exhibition, or creative venture let’s connect and start making some magic together!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole

Svengoolie Features Living Dead Girl Nicole’s Creations on Air! 📺😱

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“ATTA GIRL NICOLE!” is all I keep saying to myself after tuning into The Ghost & Mr Chicken 👻🐔 on Svengoolie Saturday night. If you’ve seen the movie before you get the pun but it’s the awe of seeing my artwork on the show that makes it that much more meaningful!

I received an email from Svengoolie (yes, Rich Koz himself) a couple of weeks ago giving me a heads up that my artwork would be featured on the show. So naturally I began counting down the days until I got to tune in. In the mean time I was spreading the word to my art collectors/supporters to all do the same without giving too much away.

When the day finally arrived my husband Frank and I had already planned on making it a whole exciting evening in at home. We got some pizzas, some Uncle Arnie’s, put on our comfy clothes and sat back and enjoyed the film and took in this very memorable episode together. When Kerwyn announced it was time for mail call I had my camera ready and got some great screenshots.

Not only did they feature my “You’re All Grown Up Now” split face portrait that I framed and gifted to Sven, but Gwengoolie also modeled the Glamour Ghoul Dead Girl Decay barrette I made for her on the show as well! That was all thanks to Sven who was kind enough to hand deliver it to her on my behalf after giving it to him with the portrait at Flashback Weekend. To top it off Sven even made it a point to give my Dad a little shout out cause I told him how much he loves the show. I can’t even begin to explain how full my creepy little heart is right now.

I also was able to get a recording of the feature on my phone and thanks to my dear fiend Ben Lewandowski of Dead Regime Media, the sound has been edited to make it louder and clearer for sharing….

To top off being in complete awe of seeing my work on what is such an iconic show for our local horror community, it was the emails, texts, and posts that poured in from my art collectors both during and after the show that really set me from cloud 9 to cloud 10! To see how many of you found ways to tune in or DVR the show without even knowing exactly what to expect but trusting that it was something very special to me, really put things into perspective of how much you guys truly believe in me. This here is just a snippet of what I received from you guys and I would be fibbing if I said I am not tearing up typing this and looking at how many of you chose to spend your Saturday evening in just to support me. 🥹

Let’s hope that by all of you tuning in on my behalf led to skyrocketing the shows ratings on MeTv  for Rich Koz, Sarah “Pin Up Palmer” and the entire production crew who were ghoul enough to make this special moment happen for me. I mean I have always had nothing but mad respect and admiration for all of them (hence why they inspired me to create in the first place) but now when I think of them I will forever be haunted by this moment in all the best ways and am truly grateful to them for it.

Did you tune in on Saturday and see my work on the show? If so throw a rubber chicken in the comments of this post letting me know! And if you are new here, be sure to go check out the fan photo pages of the Svengoolie website that features my work as well as my Creature Features page that lists many of the other fun and unique places my artwork has been featured over the years!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole