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Gallerium’s Cancer – Never Give Up Art Exhibition features ‘Unbreakable’ Shannen Doherty Tribute Piece by Living Dead Girl Nicole 🩷🖼️🩷

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It’s breast cancer awareness month and for those who know me personally, you are already fully aware of the impact this disease has had on me. At the age of only 39 my Mom lost her battle and since the age of 10 I have had to navigate this world without her. Due to this I have been getting mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs for over 20 years and I am happy to say I got double the good news on this subject today.

One, I got my results back from annual mammogram last week and all is clear. I follow up for my annual MRI aka “double check” in the spring. Second, my ‘Unbreakable’ art piece was selected to be featured in another virtual exhibition curated by Gallerium on the Biafarin platform.

The theme of the exhibition is Cancer 🩷 Never Give Up: Inspire, Honor, Heal: Dedicated to raising cancer awareness, honoring survivors, remembering those lost to cancer, and supporting medical progress and healing through visual storytelling. Every October, the world turns its eyes to cancer awareness, symbolized so often by the pink ribbon. Yet cancer is not one story, but millions—woven through patients, survivors, families, caregivers, friends, and even the animals we love. This exhibition brings those stories to light, not through medical charts or statistics, but through the profound language of art.

When I submitted Unbreakable’ I was not sure if it would get chosen despite knowing how truly aligned the art piece was to the theme. So when the exhibition asked for an artist statement to go along with my piece I summed it up with the following:

‘Unbreakable’ is a pencil and chalk pastel portrait I created as a deeply personal tribute to Shannen Doherty and her mother, Mama Rosa. I chose a warm brown background to bring out her gentle country charm, making the piece feel grounded and full of warmth. This artwork captures a symbol of the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter.. a connection that nothing, not even cancer, can ever break. As a daughter who lost her own mother to breast cancer, there are so many times I wish I could still share things with her. This piece was my way of giving Shannen something truly special that she could still share with hers. I originally drew this to gift to Shannen in person, but cancer took her just days before we were set to meet. However, the universe found a way to bring this piece home. Thanks to Shannen’s best friend, Holly Marie Combs, I was able to get the original artwork directly to her, and she made sure it was safely given to Mama Rosa in honor of Shannen’s legacy.

You can check out this very special virtual art exhibition taking place this month via the online gallery platform and while you are there please take a moment to give my piece some love via the ❤️ icon next to my art piece and leave some comment feedback on the work via my art piece’s listing page.

Please note that my piece shows up in this exhibition as Not For Sale because as stated above, the original 8×10″ version was framed and gifted to Shannen’s Mom in her memory. Due this being a very personal piece of artwork I will not be offering prints of it out of respect to Mama Rosa and Shannen.

Last but not least, if you are new here, and just happened upon this post, be sure to check out the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. There, you can find this exhibition listed alongside some of the other unique places my art has been featured over the years. And if you’re a gallery, curator, publication, or other outlet that is interested in showcasing my work, let’s connect, chat and make some magic together!

And more then anything, I hope this post popped up for my female art collectors today as a reminder of just how important it is to go get that mammogram scheduled and on your calendar. Blessed be. 💕

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole

Gallerium’s Girlish Art Exhibition features ‘I Am The Somebody. I’m The Fire’ Daisy Jones Piece by Living Dead Girl Nicole 🎀🖼️🌼

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I am excited to share that I have more art exhibition news! Not only is my “Invite Me In” piece being featured in the Bloodsuckers: Art Of The Undead’ exhibition that opened at Evolved Art Gallery in Ventura, California this past weekend, but now another piece of my work is being featured in a virtual exhibition curated by Gallerium on the Biafarin platform.

The theme of the exhibition is Girlish 🎀: Stories of Femininity, Strength, and Becoming: A chance to express the essence, struggles, and triumphs of girls and women by celebrating their diverse stories through art. Exploring the depths of femininity, conveying self-discovery, empowerment, societal expectations, cultural influences, and personal narratives revealing the strength, beauty, challenges, and resilience of women.

I submitted a few of my portrait pieces on a whim to see if the curators may want to feature one or all of them and was thrilled that they accepted my ‘I Am The Somebody. I’m The Fire’ piece that I hand drew in pencil and chalk pastels in tribute to Riley Keough as Daisy Jones. 🌼 Not just because I love the piece, but because the character of Daisy and her journey truly fits the theme so perfectly.

When submitting the work they asked for description of what inspired the piece in which I wrote:

I Am The Somebody. I’m The Fire.” is a traditional pencil and soft chalk pastel portrait paying tribute to the feisty, determined character of Daisy Jones, played by Riley Keough, in the musical drama series Daisy Jones & The Six. Inspired by the 1970s rock scene and heavily rooted in Fleetwood Mac lore, the piece channels a nostalgic seventies aesthetic to capture Daisy’s turbulent journey toward self-belief and artistic independence. The title and composition pull references from various defining moments in Daisy’s journey, focusing closely on the iconic aesthetics of the fictional Aurora album photo shoot. Ultimately, this portrait honors a fiercely resilient woman overcoming an unsupportive past to follow her dreams, find her fire, choose happiness, and become her own “somebody,” a creative force who refused to be anyone’s muse but her own.

The exhibition is already being featured in Art Week and includes this really cool collage of all the incredible work that was accepted by the 86 artists for the show:

So be sure to check out this virtual exhibition taking place September 12th – November 12th, 2026 via the online gallery platform and be sure to give my piece some love (via the ❤️ icon next to the listing) while you are there.

Please note that my piece shows up in this exhibition as Not For Sale because the original 8×10″ version is in my personal collection in hopes that maybe one day I cross paths with Riley and can gift it to her. After all, Daisy did teach us ladies to believe in ourselves and to follow our dreams.

And just because I am dreaming does not mean my art collectors can’t enjoy this piece for their very own collection. Made-to order giclee, metallic, canvas prints and t-shirts of the piece are available to order in my Etsy shop, and if you are a local to Illinois there is currently still an 8×10″ and 4×6″ canvas print of this piece on display and available to purchase from my Artist Of The Month Display at Soundgrowler! If you love rock music you will definitely love the atmosphere there!

Last but not least, if you are new here, and just happened upon this post, be sure to check out the Creature Features page of my portfolio website. There, you can find this exhibition listed alongside some of the other unique places my art has been featured over the years. And if you’re a gallery, curator, publication, or other outlet that is interested in showcasing my work, let’s connect, chat and make some magic together!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole

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.

Artflow Alliance Insider Features Living Dead Girl Nicole’s Anti-AI Art Merch

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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!

Stay Strange & Magical, ✨
LDG Nicole

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