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I Support Human Handmade Art Keychains Just Dropped! 🚫🤖

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First off, I want to thank all my art collectors who have purchased one of the t-shirts and/or sticker packs I designed as a way to show support for human artists and our mission that AI can never replace our human touch.

With that being said, your enthusiasm for this mission inspired me to design more goodies for you guys. I am excited to announce that I have just added a limited number of keychains to the Stay Human section of my Etsy shop, and I will also be dropping off a few at Closet Collectibles for my in-store* shoppers.

So whether you are an artist, an art lover, or just someone who values what makes human creativity so special, these keychains are your chance to help us drive away the bots. Clip one onto your keys, bag, or backpack and show off your support for human creativity no matter where the road takes you.

Each keychain measures 2″x 2″ and is professionally printed on acrylic with a clear snap closure and stainless steel key ring. The back of each keychain has a sparkly glittery finish that I added myself to give it a “touch” of my own added flare. Each one comes individually wrapped in holographic sealed packaging. Great for gifting! Limited quantities, while supplies last.

In a world where technology is rapidly taking over opportunities, it is more important than ever that we remind each other what makes us human. So if you are ready to show your support for human artists, please shop my Anti AI Merch and help spread the message by sharing this post and encouraging others to be the key that helps open more doors for human creatives.

Stay Strange & Magical ✨️,
LDG Nicole

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

Women In Arts Network Spotlights Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole in Exclusive Interview Feature

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I am still so honored to have had my “I’m Not Staying On This Farm” split face portrait of Mia Goth chosen to be featured in the Women In Arts Network Faces Exhibition. Being invited to do an exclusive interview made the experience even more meaningful, and after reading the piece they just published about me and my work, I am truly in awe of how beautifully they captured my essence.

“The world has enough safe, predictable, easily categorized art. What it needs is more artists like Nicole who show up covered in glitter and fake blood with a monster under one arm and a Prismacolor pencil behind their ear and make exactly the thing nobody asked for but everybody needed.“

For those not familiar with the Women in Arts Network, here is a snippet from their website to help you get you familiar with their mission…

The Women in Arts Network is a one-of-a-kind global platform that unites talented women in the arts, offering them a thriving space within the art world. We bring together writers, podcasters, gallerists, curators, and more, fostering not only collaboration but also celebration. It’s a place where collaboration isn’t just possible, it’s celebrated. Here, women from around the globe don’t just connect, they form powerful networks and lasting friendships. So, whether you’re on the hunt for talent or ready to showcase your own, Women in Arts Network is just the place for you.

Read the full feature interview here and find it listed along with some of the other spotlights and features of my artwork 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!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole

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

Weird Professional Magazine Features Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole In First Issue

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As I have mentioned in previous posts, I have been connecting with some really amazing folks on Linkedin as a result of being laid off last year and going full force on both my job hunt and artwork marketing endeavors. So much so that I am actually a part of many “hashtag” founded groups filled with people who understand that you can be your offbeat self and still be a professional. Breaking the stereotype that business means boring.

One of these amazing hashtags that have helped me find my fellow like minded “weirdlings” is “WeirdLinkedIn” by Orana Velarde, which then transformed into the Fellowship Of The Weird LinkedIn Group, described as “the ultimate hangout for those of us who embrace the quirky, the offbeat, and the marvelously strange. To give you a judgment-free zone where you can let your weird flag fly and to build a warm, welcoming community where anyone identifying as weird (and proud of it) feels right at home.”

And like most of us that feel right at home amongst the strange and unusual, we are also a pool filled with many talents. So Ambra Hubert wanted to find a creative way to showcase that to the world. Especially during this terrible tsunami of unemployment a majority of us are trying to survive through right now. The end result was her creating the very first issue of the Weird Professional Community Zine.

Here is a screenshot of the beautiful page layout she created that features some of the wording from my LinkedIn profile along with my Alter Ego Monsterpieces!

Be sure to give the online version a look through and discover all the weird and wonderful things everyone compiled to launch this great endeavor! It will be available on Flipbook (for 1 year) and you can also purchase a print copy of it as well.

You can also find this magazine 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!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole