This weekend's events!

Full weekend of book selling and activities! I hope to see you at one (or both!) of these events!

 Contact me if you need directions or more information.

Saturday, Oct. 22

11am-2pm

Portland Public Library

&

Sunday, Oct. 23

10am-3pm

240 Rt. One, Kittery, Maine

You may have seen me post this a few weeks ago, but the rain date was put into action, so here it is for this weekend!

It's never too early to start holiday shopping ;)

Post a Review!

"Just a friendly reminder from your PR department to encourage all your friends, relatives, business contacts, even people who remotely like you to leave a review of your book on Amazon…it often helps in the placement of your book within the search lists. And, because the buying public is easily swayed by others' opinions, it could sell a few extra books!"


This was a good reminder, and I'd like to take a moment to ask you for your help! If you have either of my books, or have seen them, please take a minute or two to write a quick review and give them some some good ratings! I appreciate any kind words, no matter how short or long the write up may be. Thanks for your support! 

Click here to review Down East in the Ocean on Amazon.

also on Barnes & Noble

also on Down East Enterprises

Click here to review My Maine on Amazon.

Thanks, everyone!

Sunday, Oct. 8 My Maine signing

I know it's last minute, but there will be a book signing by the author of "My Maine" at Portland Head Light (right outside the gift shop) on Sunday, October 8th from 10:30-1:30! Such warm weather for this weekend, why not take a little stroll around the lighthouse and say hi to Suzanne! (And congratulate her, too--she recently had a baby boy!!)

I won't be able to attend this one, but I'll have a couple events next weekend in Portland and Kittery, so stay tuned for more fall signings!

Fabulous Friends Friday, October!

October edition!  And O is for....

OLGA!

"Island Friends" © Olga Levitskiy 2011

Olga Levitskiy is an incredible illustrator whose work I simply adore. Based in New Jersey, and another fellow Hartford Art School Alumni, Olga's drawings and paintings are always so full of character, warmth and charm. She has two published children's books, "Mr. Groundhog Wants the Day Off" and "Team Dawg: Trevor's Bully Problem". She covers a wide range of subject matter and styles, from cozy and comical little characters, to perfected figure and anatomy studies. You may even recognize her work from the winning image for a recent Strathmore drawing paper pad competition!

I went out and bought three of them!

© Olga Levitskiy 2011

Yup. I'm a big Olga fan.

Be sure to check out her website here, as well as her latest endeavor, LLC Events (party planning, invitations, decoration, etc)!

Visit her website here to see more of her work: http://www.illustrationsbyolga.com

And be sure to "Like" my Facebook page for the full list of posts.

Prints, sneak peek

Been busy making more prints to sell at upcoming events and book signings! The new ones from Down East in the Ocean will be posted in the "shop" on my website soon, some of these from My Maine are already in there now! They're printed on watercolor paper, mounted on 5" x 5" and 5" x 7" wood blocks, signed and ready to hang! And totally affordable at only $20! What a steal, huh?

Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing prints, or click here (not all are available on the site yet, contact me to order).

All images copyright © Nicole Fazio Illustration 2011

Everyone loves a flea market...I know I do!

I'll have a table at this flea market and outdoor event this coming Sunday, Oct. 2, in Kittery. It's right on Rt.1, just a mile up the road from the Kittery Trading Post and outlet shops. I hope we get lots of shoppers and leaf peepers --and no rain! (rain date of Sun, Oct. 23)


I'll be there selling and signing both books, My Maine and Down East in the Ocean, as well as prints from the books. I'll also have some free coloring pages for kids, too!

What an great way to welcome fall! 

I hope I'll see you there!

Love me some fall

Finished up this oak tree for a client just in time for my favorite season

Moooo

Remember this little lady from a few posts ago? She and her friend the Holstein cow are painted, inked, and ready to go to Wells!

Guernsey Cow. Copyright © Nicole Fazio 2011.
For the Wells Reserve (Laudholm Farm)

Holstein Cow. Copyright © Nicole Fazio 2011.
For the Wells Reserve (Laudholm Farm)

"Fabulous-Friends-(First)-Friday!"

Soo I decided that since I've rejoined the working world part time (got to pay those pesky bills) as well as a new big project and several smaller ones, 'my fabulous friends' will have to be a monthly treat instead of a weekly deal, for the sake of time..or lack there of. So watch for these uuber talented folks on the first Friday of each month and show them some love by checking out their websites!
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Hello September! When did that happen?? Summer came and went so fast this year, but it sure was a good one, filled with lots of visits with friends and family from near and far, soaking up the Maine summer sun. We had one particularly awesome evening consisting of yummy flatbread pizza, summer ales, and lots of laughs, with a fabulous friend this summer--

Anthony Crisafulli!

Copyright © Anthony Crisafulli 2011

He's an incredibly talented photographer, who's currently based in Hartford, CT. His work ranges from people and places, to architectural photography (see http://www.robertbensonphoto.com/ where he is a photographer's assistant).  Tony is a fellow 2007 UHA graduate, and everyone who knows him knows what a dedicated and creative soul he is. Some of us were even fortunate enough to be subjects of his work! 

"The Girls in the 7's" 2007. Copyright © Anthony Crisafulli.

Above, my college roommates and I posed for our portrait in a series called "Proximity" (2007). 

This print hangs proudly in my studio and probably definitely always will!

Copyright © Anthony Crisafulli 2011

This gem below isn't in his official portfolio, I'm sure, but it certainly is one of the best polaroids ever taken (and he has taken a LOT of polaroids!): 

From the podium, 2007

Visit his website here to see more of his work: http://anthonycrisafulli.com/home.html

And be sure to "Like" my Facebook page for the full list of posts.

New Children's Book!

Super excited to announce a new big project in the works! After Down East in the Ocean was complete, DownEast Enterprises asked me to illustrate another children's book! No official title yet, but I do know that the book will be released in early Summer 2012. The story will be about how a piece of sea glass is made.  This will be a picture book, no manuscript, so the whole story will be told through my illustrations--no pressure there, right!? But I'm really excited for the challenge and I think it's going to be a great concept and beautiful style. Stay tuned for more details and sketches as I begin the book process!

Wohooo to book #3! 

Wish me luck, only have 5 months to do it!