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Unruly Art Market May 31 at Crow and Calico will Feature Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole and More!

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Well, the cat’s out of the bag, and in a way, so am I.

As many of you know, about six years ago I went into a bit of a vendor hibernation. I started selling my artwork on consignment with Closet Collectibles, and it has been much easier to balance my time and energy by focusing on my in store display. That way, my collectors can browse and purchase my pre-made pieces at anytime.

In other words, I usually turn down vending events. But this one is different.

My incredibly talented and supportive friend, April Adams, is putting together a special event to give back to her network of artist friends by creating a space for them to be seen, supported, and celebrated. She is bringing together a community of amazing creatives and giving them more exposure and opportunity to share their creations. Since I am not currently working, the timing felt aligned, and honestly, it felt like a calling to show up, support her vision, and stand alongside her and other local artists.

So with that being said, I am officially dusting off my vendor booth gear for this event and it would mean the world to me if my art collectors would come out and be a part of it. It will be a fun opportunity to purchase art from real human artists (no AI here), jam out to live local music, stuff your face on delicious grub from local food trucks, sip a drink or two at the hosts’ tavern, meet some adorable goats on the farm, and even get your own creative energy flowing with a live paint and sip. And it gets better… its FREE to attend!

Unruly Art Market
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 12pm
Crow & Calico Tavern
25956 S Egyptian Trail, Monee, IL 60449
RSVP on the Facebook Event Page
Follow & Support on Instagram

Everyone involved would truly appreciate helping us out by spreading the word about the event. You can easily do so by sharing this blog post with your email contacts, social media followers or by texting it to anyone that would love to support the arts and have an unruly good time doing so!

Stay Strange & Magical,
LDG Nicole

Access Is Now Open To Living Dead Girl Nicole’s Exclusive Cool Hand Frank Interview Feature

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Frank Schieber contacted me to let me know that everyone now has FREE access to my exclusive artist interview on the Cool Hand Frank platform! So if you were not able to sign up to access it when it went live last May or if you didn’t get a chance to read it when it was temporarily free during spooky season, then nows your chance to give it a gander on the official Artist Interviews section of their website.

From my original May 27, 2025 post: “Not only was it an insightful and energizing conversation, but I’m also thrilled to be the very first artist spotlighted in their brand new interview series. We had a blast diving into the inspiration behind my branding and artistic pseudonym, how Midwest horror, pop culture, and the local rock scene have shaped my work, my evolution through different artistic mediums, and which iconic figures living and dead I dream of gifting my art to. I also share some fun facts that might surprise my collectors, how the Soska Sisters pulled me out of an artistic funk, and even reveal my go-to beverage for keeping the creative blood flowing.” Read it here now!

Stay Strange, & Magical,
LDG Nicole

Donate A Killer Prize For Flashback Weekend Horror Con

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🏕️ Happy Friday The 13th Boils & Ghouls! As you may know, I volunteer as the VIP Prize Coordinator for Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con and the countdown has already begun for the convention to return again this year.

As the spine tingling fun of the announcements creep in, I am now summoning artists, creators, and business owners who want to be part of the terror by donating prizes for the convention’s exclusive VIP Party raffles!

The VIP Party is a killer event attended by Ultimate Ticket Holders and Celebrity Guests, making it the perfect place to have your creations and products showcased in front of the most dedicated fans and the celebs at Chicago’s largest and longest running horror movie convention.

😱 Want to become a prize sponsor? Visit this link to learn how you can contribute and get involved!

😱 Know an artist, creator, or business whose items would make a killer raffle prize? Summon them by sharing this post!

Who knows… your prize might just be the one everyone is dying to win this year! 🎟️ 🧟‍♂️

Stay Strange & Magical,
LDG Nicole

I Support Human Handmade Art Sticker Packs Just Dropped! 🚫🤖

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Exciting news! You’ve seen the t-shirts I designed to champion the message for us artists that “AI can never replace our human touch”. Well now there’s an additional way to support this mission with my new Anti AI Art Sticker Packs!

So whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or just someone who values what makes human creativity so special, these sticker packs are your chance to really stick it to the bots! Use them to deck out your car, laptop, water bottle, sketchbook, or anywhere else you want to show off your support for human creativity.

Each pack includes 1 sticker of each of the following designs:
✨️ 3″x 3″ I Support Human Handmade Art Circle Logo
✨️ 3″x 3″ Living Dead Girl Nicole Bride Circle Logo Holographic
✨️ 3″x 3″ I Support Human Handmade Art Circle Logo Holographic
✨️ 6″x 1.64″ I Support Human Handmade Art Logo

Every sticker is professionally printed on premium vinyl with a permanent adhesive and coated with a protective laminate, making them waterproof, scratch-proof, and built to last. They come in holographic sealed packaging (as shown in the photos above), making them perfect for gifting!

In a world where technology is rapidly evolving, it’s more important than ever to remind ourselves of what makes us human. So if you’re ready to stick up for us human artists, purchase your sticker packs (and made-to-order t-shirts) for a limited time in my Etsy shop or in person at a discounted rate* at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL. Don’t forget to also share this post to help spread the word.

Stay Strange & Magical ✨️,
LDG Nicole

*Price is discounted from online store prices. Etsy listings reflect the unfortunate amount of shop and transaction fees they charge us artists to sell online. If you are local or traveling to Illinois, I encourage my clients to save money and see my work on full display by shopping my artwork in person with my consignment partner, Closet Collectibles where they truly support my creative endeavors to the fullest as their resident local artist.