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Evil Eye Of Protection Charmsters Are Here! 👹🧿

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For the last few months I have been creating like crazy in preparation for the Unruly Art Market taking place next weekend. It’s been a bit chaotic juggling so many projects at once, but its also been motivating me to finally conjure up so many visions that have been waiting to be checked off my art bucket list.

Not everything is ready to be revealed just yet. Many are literally drying as I type this, but I am excited to finally share four new little Monstrosities that are ready to make their debut.

They are hand sculpted, hand painted wearable monster charm pendants that I call Charmsters. And this first batch is extra magical because each one was created with its very own ancient symbol of protection, also known as “the evil eye.” They are my unique way of transforming an ordinary necklace into a pocket sized talisman of chaos, comfort, and spooky charm.

Charmsters Evil Eye Monster Charm Necklaces By Living Dead Girl Nicole

Like all of my Monstrosities, each Charmster has its own mischievous personality, but these little guardians do more than just look delightfully strange. They keep a watchful eye open to ward off negativity, bad vibes, and jealous energy while protecting their chosen human. 👹🧿

These 1.5″ x 2″ toothy grinned protectors are perfect for those who love a little eccentricity mixed with spiritual energy in their style. Each one comes ready to wear with a black waxed faux leather 20″ necklace cord featuring a lobster clasp and 2″ extension chain.

Why You’ll Love Them:
✨ Unlike my other Monstrosities, these tiny guardians can accompany you wherever you roam
✨ Each one has its own unique personality, allowing you to choose the one that matches yours
✨ Uniquely created with the ancient evil eye symbol to help ward off negativity, bad vibes, and jealous energy
✨ They are the perfect everyday talisman for lovers of the strange and magical
✨ They are guaranteed to spark compliments and curious conversations
✨ They are collectible handmade art pieces you won’t find at any big box store, making them unique and highly giftable

As pictured, four of these little Charmsters are pre-made and ready to bond with their forever human. Since they are hand made and not mass produced* no two will ever be recreated exactly the same. This means the one you adopt was meant for you and only you.

Anyone attending the Unruly Art Market next weekend will get first dibs on adopting them. Any Charmsters still searching to bond with their chosen human after the event will be added to my Etsy shop for online shoppers and placed inside my Cabinets of Curiosities at Closet Collectibles for those who wish to see and adopt one in person.*

Do not miss your chance to invite one of these whimsical little guardians with monstrous personalities into your wardrobe and adventures. You may get some jealous stares from those who didn’t act quickly enough, but no worries, they were literally made for that!

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

*Read more about my “never mass produced” creative process and in store discounted art prices here

Gaia Mini Monsterpiece is Officially Unearthed 🌎👹

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When I needed to order the 4×4″ canvas to create my Solaris Mini Monsterpiece for the Nevada Fine Arts 4×4 Gallery Show, I was thrilled to discover an affordable pack of canvases that would allow me to make more than just one of my Monstrosities in this fun new size.

Lately, I have been doing a lot of self reflection, with a strong focus on healing my root chakra. With Earth Day on the horizon, spring in the air, and my “Solaris” piece bringing the warmth, I felt inspired to channel that energy into another fun celestial inspired creation. A little handcrafted minion of Mother Earth sent to remind all of us that the energy we need to feel more grounded is just a step outside our front doors.

I chose a blue and green color palette and decided to name the piece “Gaia,” after the personification of Earth and the first deity said to have emerged from chaos.

Like my other Mini Monsterpieces, Gaia is made from a pre-wrapped (on wood) canvas that I’ve transformed into a three-dimensional, cycloptic creature with a glossy hypnotic eye, wild faux hair, drool covered natural shell fangs, glittery horns and rubbery flesh.

Gaia is now up for adoption in my Etsy shop and will be made available to see and purchase* in-person in my Cabinets of Curiosities when I made my next art drop at Closet Collectibles.

If you are new here, be sure to check out my other Monstrosities showcased on my portfolio website.

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

*Read more about my “never mass produced” creative process and in store discounted art prices here

Nevada Fine Arts to Feature Exclusive Solaris Monsterpiece By Living Dead Girl Nicole for 4×4 Gallery Show! 🌅👹

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When I saw that Nevada Fine Arts was looking for artists to submit to their 4×4 gallery show, I made the immediate decision that the “Biggest Little City in the World” needed to be exposed to my handmade Monstrosities. And since Johnny Cash once said that “Reno has always been a place where anything can happen,” I was not about to let that chance slip through my claws.

The size requirement for the show aligned closely with my Mini Monsterpieces, so I conjured up a cycloptic little beast made exclusively for it. Knowing that hundreds of talented artists would also be submitting their work, I chose a bright, playful color palette so it would really stand out when its displayed.

When finishing up the piece I decided to name it Solaris which means “of the sun” or “pertaining to the sun,” symbolizing light, energy, warmth, power, and vitality.

Like my other Mini Monsterpieces, Solaris is made from a pre-wrapped (on wood) canvas that I’ve transformed into a three-dimensional, cycloptic creature with a glossy hypnotic eye, wild faux hair, drool covered natural shell fangs, glittery horns and rubbery flesh.

Description Used For My Submission:
Solaris is a 4×4 canvas transformed into one of my three-dimensional cycloptic creatures, emerging from my whimsical macabre imagination where playful energy meets darker surreal forms. This Mini Monsterpiece was handcrafted using layered sculptural elements and mixed materials that extend beyond the surface of the canvas.

As a Midwestern, out-of-state artist offering this limited-edition piece exclusively through this Reno exhibit, I wanted to conjure a monstrosity that feels as if it has burst through the desert sky while colliding with neon lights, alive with anticipation for new horizons and the possibilities that come with stepping beyond familiar ground.

This special exhibition piece continues my exploration of transforming traditional surfaces into animated beastly personalities. Solaris exists as a three-dimensional handmade creation for eccentric collectors who, like the artist, are drawn to pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional canvas-based art.

1301 S. Virginia St in Reno, Nevada.

This exclusive art piece will be on display at Nevada Fine Arts Gallery 1301 starting with their 4th Installation Opening on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Like all of the amazing artwork in the exhibit, Solaris will be available for purchase in person for $44 and will remain on display through the final installation in July. That is unless some lucky collector gets their claws on it first. Could it be you?

The May 2nd Opening which is also be live streamed on the Nevada Fine Arts Instagram page for those who want to see all the incredible work that is a part of the show.

While you are there, please be sure to give them a follow and support this incredible business. They not only advocate for the arts community and provide resources through their store and classes, but they have been working around the clock for months to make this international exhibit an opportunity for human artists to gain exposure and share their work with a wider audience. Something us human artists value deeply.

If you are new here, be sure to check out the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. There you can find this exhibit listed amongst some of the other unique places my art has been featured over the years.

Want to showcase my work in your next gallery exhibition? Let’s connect and chat!

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

Mini Jarsters Are Here! 👹🫙

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Being temporarily unshackled from the 9-to-5 has only fueled my treasure hunts, gathering curious bits and pieces to bring the ideas swirling in my whimsical, wacky brain to life. After collecting just what I needed, brainstorming functionality, and getting my claws to work, my first Jarster (👹+🫙) escaped my imagination and was hand-sculpted into existence. True to all of my Monstrosities, its personality shone through during the creative process, making me giddy (as usual), and before I knew it, I couldn’t stop myself from giving it a few siblings, each one revealing its own quirky personality as I sculpted it.

The base of these Mini Jarsters are 3″ clear glass mini mason jars (lid included) that I then hand sculpted into a loveable creatures. Each one having my signature Monstrosities look with big eyes, wild faux hair, horns, a toothy grin, spotty flesh and a touch of glittery magic. They are all pre-made and ready to open their heads (literally) to your secrets and protect your tiny treasures, hand written manifestations/wishes, herbs, dice, spells, trinkets, treasures and more all while bringing personality to your space. They are perfect for art collectors who want something beyond traditional art and crave a little fun and functional chaos in their decor.

Why You’ll Love Them:
✨ A playful blend of art and function, handcrafted to guard your secrets, stash and tiny treasures
✨ Each one has its own unique personality, allowing you to choose the one that matches yours
✨ Small enough to display on shelves, desks, altars, gamer tables, and more
✨ Guaranteed to spark smiles and conversations wherever they lurk, adding character to any space
✨ They are collectible creatures that no big box store has and therefore make for unique gifts

As pictured, four of these little Jarsters are pre-made and ready for their new homes! None will ever be remade the same, therefore once adopted, only you will own the one you choose. Claim yours online now in my Etsy shop before they are spoken for. Whichever ones are not adopted by the time I make my next art drop at Closet Collectibles will become available to see and purchase* in person at the store as well. Don’t miss your chance to add one (or more) of these whimsical little guys with monstrous personalities to your collection. 

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

*Read more about my “never mass produced” creative process and in store discounted art prices here