Nicki Fazio: Illustration & Design

Thursday, September 29, 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!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Love me some fall

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

Friday, September 9, 2011

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)

Friday, September 2, 2011

"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!

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!

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!

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.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

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!

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

"My Maine" Book Signing Wed Aug 24

Last minute book signing event for "My Maine"!

Tomorrow,

Wed., Aug 24th from 11am-2pm

at the Portland Head Light gift shop!

The author, Suzanne Buzby Hersey and I will be there signing books and will have coloring activities for kids, so bring the whole family. It's going to be a beautiful day, so stop by and say hello!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

It's "Look at My Fabulous Friends Friday!"

It's that time again! Time for you to meet another of my wonderfully talented friends! There are so many to pick from, and this week goes to my favorite little printmaker--Erin Jenkins!

Another UHA alum, Erin came to Maine for a short vacation last weekend, so we got to catch up on life and art, after several years of busy opposite schedules. AND I bought a "Sun Globes" print from her current, beautiful, solo show, "Carved" which is up at Silo gallery in New Milford, CT. I absolutely love my new yellow print, it's graphic and delicate design makes me feel so cheerful when I look at it...I can't wait to get a frame and find a home for it on my wall!

Original wood blocks from the "Carved" show series. I love seeing the wood blocks and how these are displayed. The whole process is such an art in itself.

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

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

Some Recent Sketches

Trees! I used to have a serious hatred of drawing trees. It used to just put me in a panic. At some point, not quite sure when, that all changed, and now I find it kind of relaxing and enjoy drawing trees! This is an oak tree sketch for a client. The final illustration will be in pen and ink, more realistic and sharp, maybe with a little hint of some color.

Another recent sketch (for a different client) is a Guernsey cow and a Holstein cow. Below is the Guernsey cow:

Friday, August 12, 2011

"Look at My Fabulous Friends Friday!"

I've decided to keep you all entertained and spread the love of art & interesting things by posting links, photos, info, whatever I feel like, of friends and fellow artists, and maybe even strangers whose work I just admire, for you to discover and enjoy!

I'll keep a running list on Facebook (LIKE my new page by clicking the link over on the right!)

incase you miss one or want to go get more info :)

Support the arts, people!

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First up! My dear friend Kate Hyman, one of my college roomies at the University of Hartford '07, and an incredible photographer who specializes in food photography, landscape photography and retouching. Her home base in in New York City, where she's worked with a wide variety of clients, many of which are large well known brands. She is also available for freelance work.

(She's also a damn good cook and should one day open a doggy day care.)

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Generosity

A few posts back, I had talked about working on the mural for the children's trauma room at the Community Counseling Center. It's a sprawling place with lots of blank walls, which they were going to decorate on a budget. I contacting a bunch of artist and illustrator friends, and they blew my mind with their generous donations! We gathered: 18 children's books, 3 poster sized prints, 2 large beautiful, matted photographs, and 30 prints and original pieces (some fully framed, others matted, all signed)!! I know the folks at the Community Counseling Center, patients and the wonderful people who work there, will enjoy this art so much and I'm so grateful for my wonderful friends and colleagues for helping out!

For full list of artists who are shown here, visit my Facebook page!