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Women In Arts Network Virtual Art Exhibition Faces Features Portrait by Living Dead Girl Nicole

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I am excited to finally be able to announce that my work has been selected by the Women In Arts Network to be featured in their virtual art exhibition Faces.

This exhibition theme focuses on:
Carefully curated virtual rooms, each centered on the power and presence of the human face. From quiet, unguarded moments to bold and commanding expressions, each space reveals a different emotional truth. Together, the artworks speak to identity, vulnerability, resilience, and connection, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and recognize themselves in the faces before them. The exhibition invites artists to respond to faces not only as visual subjects, but as reflections of emotion, memory, and personal stories shaped over time. Through a wide range of mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, collage, and digital art, Faces presents many approaches to the face. Some works feel direct and familiar, while others move toward abstraction or distortion. Together, they show how faces can communicate feeling, presence, and complexity without needing explanation.
Read more here.

The exhibition runs from February 2nd – March 2nd, 2026 and the great thing is you don’t even have to leave your home to view and support the artists whose work has been selected. Everything can be viewed online via their free interactive 3D art gallery, which allows both artists and collectors from around the globe to enjoy and participate.

So please take a moment of your time to visit the exhibition link and freely scroll the walls of their two virtual gallery rooms showcasing all the mesmerizing art that was chosen, including my “I’m Not Staying On This Farm” split-face portrait inspired by Mia Goth’s portrayal as Pearl. The face of a true dreamer, displayed in Room 2.

And to celebrate, any of my art collectors who visit the virtual exhibition and then shop my Etsy Shop afterwards can use discount code FACES 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 listed amongst some of the other 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 February 2, 2006 and expires EOD March 2, 2026.

“I’m Not Staying On This Farm” a Tribute to Pearl by Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole

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When I first watched Ti West‘s slasher film X, I was blown away by Mia Goth‘s dual performance as both Maxine and Pearl. I was so impressed that when the prequel, Pearl’s “X-traordinary Origin Story,” was released, I had to watch it immediately. That was when I realized that Pearl had permanently axed her way into my creepy little heart and was immediately added to my Art Bucket List!

What can I say? I admire a woman who does not take no for an answer, especially when she is fighting for her dreams. And on a more personal note, I also understand what it feels like to be young, sensitive girl who feels stuck and cut off from the world, while living under the control of a guardian who cannot see or appreciate your aspirations. That kind of confinement leaves you quietly yearning for escape, because deep down you know you were meant for something more.

And it was not just Mia’s extraordinary performances that made me love the X Trilogy, including MaXXXine. It was the way Ti West threads the characters through the three films in such creative and unexpected ways that I find absolutely brilliant. He does not simply tell a story. He visually represents each film’s respective time period beautifully, builds an entire ecosystem of themes (who else caught the Wizard of Oz references in Pearl ?) and symbols that echo from one film to the next. The overlapping identities, the mirrored moments, the way ambition and darkness ripple through each character feels both relatable and unsettling in the most fascinating way.

This piece, which I call “I’m Not Staying On This Farm,” was created in pencil and chalk pastels and is my own small tribute to that messy and magnetic desire to become more than what the world expects. It also echoes the quiet heartbreak that runs throughout the trilogy, the way a person will do anything to reach their aspirations, the unraveling from rejection, and the emotional erosion that takes over you as you start to believe you are settling for “a life you do not deserve”.

For my art collectors who wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to feed a few folks to Theda, I have made-to-order* prints and wearable art t-shirts listed in my Etsy shop. Apply coupon code IMASTAR at check out and get 10% chomped off your order! 🐊

These items are also be available for purchase in my Latchet shop for those who prefer to use that platform to make your online purchase.

Giclee and canvas prints are currently in production for my art collectors to see in person and purchase at a discounted price* at Closet Collectibles (in Crete, IL.) when I do my next art drop!

New to my work? Be sure to check out the other portraits I have masterminded on the Spitting Image page of my portfolio website!

Stay Strange & Magical ✨
LDG Nicole

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

Artflow Alliance Haunted Histories Virtual Art Exhibition Features Portraits by Living Dead Girl Nicole

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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.

Slash Sisters Podcast Highlights the Legacy of Sid Haig Through My Art

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🎙 Third times the charm! Once again thank you to the Slash Sisters for doing yet another killer shout-out of my artwork on their podcast show! This time featuring my “Well Shit The Bed” split face portrait of my dearly departed friend, Sid Haig!

This episode in particular reviews the film 3 From Hell and if you know me personally, you know that this movie is a hard subject for me to talk about. It’s not just about how badly our Captain’s legacy was handled on screen but also what happened behind the scenes that most people aren’t even aware of. So whenever someone brings the film up, it always gets me fired up because I will always have my friend Sid’s back. With that being said, I truly appreciate the way the Slash Sisters used their platform to pay tribute to the true face of the franchise and Firefly family. While talking about the atrocity that is this film (fight me on it 🤨), they managed to utilize my artwork to shine a light on what should’ve really mattered during the production… Sid’s life and legacy. 🤡💕

If you have not already done so from the last two times these amazing women featured my artwork, please go subscribe to their channel and thank them for giving my artwork and Sid some love on their show!

You can now also find this episode listed amongst some of the oher places my art has been featured on the Creature Features page of my portfolio website as well as on the Freaky Fanatics page under the On Air slideshow and Viral Video playlist.

To celebrate, anyone that watches the video and then shops my Etsy Shop using discount code SlashSisters will receive 13% slashed off their order at check out! Please note that this does not include made-to-order, fundraiser, or sales items.

Want to feature my work on your podcast or tv show? Have photos or videos of you with any of my creations? Let’s connect and chat!

Stay Strange & Magical,
LDG Nicole