I’ve been grateful to have my work featured in artist updates over the past few months in the Artflow Alliance Insider e-newsletter, but this latest issue is extra special and I think my art collectors will agree.
Dominique Sahms reached out to me saying that she wanted to kick off 2026 in a unique way. Focusing the first issue of the year embracing and acknowledging the importance of how the light and our own shadows are both essential for personal growth and creative expression. Therefore she felt my wide range of “whimsical meets macabre” style creations aligned perfectly with her vision and wanted me to be the Artist Spotlight for the January issue. I was honored to be asked and really enjoyed answering the questions that Dominique used for picking my brain so she could learn more about the visions that paint the walls inside.
The end result was her doing an incredible write up about me and my work which you can now read on Medium or via the LinkedIn article she published.
You can also find this artist spotlight interview and more examples of where my art has been featured on the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. And if you are interested in showcasing my work in your next publication, exhibition, or creative venture let’s connect and make some magic together!
If you subscribed to the Artflow Alliance Insider last month, after Dominique Sahms featured my idea of an Art Gifting Guide that showcased several of my handmade creations, then you should have already received the December issue in your inbox as of yesterday. However, if you are not subscribed yet, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to hear that the Anti-AI Art shirts and sticker packs I designed, are being showcased in this month’s issue.
For those just learning about them, you can buy these professionally made-to-order t-shirts or pre-made sticker packs in my Etsy shop. Sticker packs are also available to purchase in person at a discounted in-store price** when shopping my Cabinets of Curiosities at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL! So whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or just someone who values what makes human creativity so special, show your support by purchasing them today.
Also In this issue of Artflow Alliance Insider you will find a reminder about the free Haunted Histories Virtual Art Exhibition that features two of my art pieces and ends on December 31st. If you haven’t had a chance to get a spooky art fix in yet, now is the perfect time to check it out before the year ends.
You can find these and more examples of where my artwork has been featured on the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. And if you are interested in showcasing my work in your next publication or exhibition, let’s connect and make some magic together!
Be sure to check out this very special issue to discover some great artists and handmade gift ideas as well as the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. There you can find this spotlight as well as some of the other fun and unique places my art has been featured over the years.
While I continue to ride this rollercoaster that is this nightmare of a job market, one thing holds true. My LinkedIn network has pulled through for me time and time again since being laid off. Wither its buying my art that has helped me financially, reposting/spreading the word about my creations and job search on their profiles, commenting words of encouragement, reacting to my silly Muppet gifs, or sharing opportunities with me, I am honestly so incredibly grateful to all of the connections I have made on there.
Which leads me to Dominique Sahms the Founder and Curator of Artflow Alliance. As an artist herself, Dominique created Artflow Alliance to be a collaborative artist network that connects creatives worldwide. Through curated exhibitions, open calls, and artist spotlights, she helps support artists in expanding their reach, building community, and sustaining their practices.
With that being said, Dominique reached out to me about my work, asking if she can feature some of my pieces in her next Virtual Art Exhibition: Haunted Histories, and I am so honored to be a part of it.
This exhibition theme focuses on: 🕯️Stepping into the shadows of memory 🏚️ Abandoned places and ghost towns 🪶 Cultural myths, folklore, and oral traditions 👪 Family lineage and ancestral echoes 📜 Historical events and overlooked narratives ☠️ The concept of history itself as a haunting force
The exhibition runs from Halloween, October 31st – December 31st, 2025 and the great thing is you don’t even have to leave your home or travel to view and support the artists who are participating in it. Everything can be viewed online via a free, interactive 3D art gallery. Allowing more artists and art collectors from around the globe to participate.
So starting TOMORROW, be sure to visit the exhibition link so you can freely scroll the virtual walls showcasing all the hauntingly beautiful art that is being featured, including my “Maybe Today Satan” and “Nothing Is Trivial” split-face portraits.
While there be sure to leave a ❤️ on the virtual display of my art pieces to show them some love and let me know you visited, and like always sharing this post to help spread the word for us artists would mean the world to us. Especially in this day and age where AI art is in the spotlight. Lets keep reminding the world where the true talent lies.. in human art.
And to celebrate, any of my art collectors who visit the virtual exhibition and then shop my Etsy Shop afterwards can use discount code HAUNTEDHISTORIES to receive 13% slashed off their order at check out!*
And if you are new here, be sure to check out the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. There you can find this exhibit as well as some of the other fun and unique places my art has been featured over the years.
Want to showcase my work in your next virtual gallery exhibition? Let’s connect and chat!
Stay Strange & Magical, ✨ LDG Nicole
*Discount does not include made-to-order, fundraiser, or clearance/sales items. Offer begins October 31, 2025 and expires EOD December 31, 2025.
