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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

Artflow Alliance Spotlights Artist Living Dead Girl Nicole with Exclusive Interview for January Issue

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I’ve been grateful to have my work featured in artist updates over the past few months in the Artflow Alliance Insider e-newsletter, but this latest issue is extra special and I think my art collectors will agree.

Dominique Sahms reached out to me saying that she wanted to kick off 2026 in a unique way. Focusing the first issue of the year embracing and acknowledging the importance of how the light and our own shadows are both essential for personal growth and creative expression. Therefore she felt my wide range of “whimsical meets macabre” style creations aligned perfectly with her vision and wanted me to be the Artist Spotlight for the January issue. I was honored to be asked and really enjoyed answering the questions that Dominique used for picking my brain so she could learn more about the visions that paint the walls inside.

The end result was her doing an incredible write up about me and my work which you can now read on Medium or via the LinkedIn article she published.

You can also find this artist spotlight interview 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

Positivity Takes Flight with Citrine Skullerfly Creation by Living Dead Girl Nicole

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When it comes to all the natural crystals and gemstones this world has gifted us, citrine has a joyful energy all its own. Known as the stone of positivity, citrine radiates bright, sun-kissed light that’s perfect for uplifting any space while also lifting your spirit. I’ve always been drawn to citrine and love how its warm hues and powerful metaphysical energy help keep my mindset positive and my intentions clear. With its golden glow, you can’t help but look at it and feel a burst of energy and light that makes you excited and ready to manifest your best intentions.

With that being said, there is an abundance of joy and empowering intentions in this special new piece I have handcrafted and added to my Spellbinding Collection. If you are looking to attract a positive mindset, balance your solar plexus chakra, and bring some warmth into any space, then my latest creation will provide the energy you’ve been needing and craving in your life.

As with all of my Spiritual Skullerfly Ornamental Crystal Wreaths, this one also has a rosary of the crystal that inspired it and a clear crystal quartz to amplify its positive energy. As you may have already noticed from the photo above, this piece in particular has a bonus raw citrine crystal hanging from it as well. It has been blessed with incense, charged by last night’s Flower Full Moon, and is adorned in real twigs that were hand picked and dipped in glitter to represent the magical properties of nature. This handmade creation is perfect for hanging in your living room, hallway, or any space where you want to invite joy, lift the mood, and create a warm, positive atmosphere.

Each one of these pieces are one-of-a-kind and marked as limited edition because I only make one of these for each specific type of crystal that inspires me. This allows the piece to be extra special and reach the person the universe feels it was intended for.

For those who are interested, this special piece can be purchased in my Etsy Shop or at a discounted price* at Closet Collectibles in Crete, IL.

Want to see more of my magical creations? Visit the Spellbinding page of my official portfolio site and leave a comment on this post with the names of your favorite crystals. By doing so, you might just manifest my next creation!

Stay Strange & Magical,
LDG Nicole

*Read more about my in store discounted art prices here

Get Courageous with Tiger’s Eye Skullerfly Creation by Living Dead Girl Nicole

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When it comes to art or life in general I turn to Tiger’s Eye to give me courage, inner strength, confidence and to balance my solar plexus chakra. It is such a mesmerizing stone to look at and has now inspired me in a new way. I have used it to create and add another Limited Edition Spiritual Skullerfly Crystal Wreath to my Spellbinding Collection. Some more handmade magic to share with the world.

When looking at Tiger’s Eye it is easy to embrace its warm, swirly reflective color tones. I knew it was going to be perfect to create this particular wreath during Mabon and what better time to bless it than under the Harvest Full moon.

It wasn’t until this past weekend that I actually had the time and the perfect weather to photograph it. I wanted to wait until the leaves changed to really have the ideal background that embraces the warmth of what I created. I am so glad that I waited. I am also grateful to my husband Frank who enjoys a good off road adventure in our truck to find the perfect locations to photograph my work. I think it’s very important that these wreaths be photographed in nature as they are inspired by the magical gifts that nature gives us.

If this special piece speaks to you it can now be purchased in my Etsy Shop. It is perfect for hanging anywhere you want to feel a sense of self confidence and inner strength. The colors also make a beautiful accent for my fellow Autumn lovers and fire signs who love to decorate using the firey colors of Fall.

Because these are Limited Edition they are one-of-a-kind and only one of each crystal will be made. With their added symbolism they are perfect for a sentimental gift or to splurge on yourself for an extra pick me up!

See more of my Spellbinding Magical Creations on my official portfolio site and let me know in the comments which crystal stone you would like to see me be inspired by next!

Stay Spooky & Magical,
LDG Nicole