Hey, I’m Nikki.

A woman with long wavy hair wearing a yellow sleeveless top sitting at a wooden table outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a green field and a building in the background.

I am a NYS certified Visual Arts Educator. I paint, draw, do custom event illustration and face painting for the littles.

Work with Me
Collection of colorful hand-drawn illustrations on paper, including images of canned food, ice cream cone, French fries in a cup, a dog on a plaid background, a slice of pie on a checked background, a horse, and lemons, laid out on a tiled surface.

“Creativity takes courage.” —Henri Matisse

A colorful painting of a fish with an orange and pink body on a red background.
A watercolor painting of a dog's profile, with brown and white fur, closed eyes, and a relaxed expression.
Watercolor painting of a soda can filled with pink and red cherry-shaped objects.
A mouse drawing inside a black painted window frame with a speech bubble that says 'Go Bills'.

  • Custom Art

    Let me create a one of a kind drawing or painting for you! Pet portraits, new home, new baby, custom jockey? I have ideas….

  • Live Guest Illustration

    In a world of digital overload, live illustration offers a breath of fresh, timeless beauty. It’s intimate, expressive, and unforgettable

  • Face Painting

    Whimsical face painting for your littlest guests bringing a creative experience and adding color to the occasion!

FAQ

Watercolor painting of four women walking together on a blue tablecloth, with art supplies including watercolor paints, brushes, and illustrations in the background.

  • First things first, call, email or text me and we can begin to talk about what you need!

  • Face Painting is $125 per hour and I can complete about 20 faces in that time. I also have bead braids, and hair tinsel (which takes up a bit more time.)

    Live illustration at your event is $200 per hour. I can complete about 20 5×7 watercolor and ink guest portraits in that time. For larger parties, another illustrator will join me at a rate of $250 per hour.

  • Face Painting can be invoiced by the hour. For live illustration there is a minimum of 2 hours.