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Nicole | 8. Mar '97 | she⋅her | ACE | Germanic-Slavic

Hi! I’m Nicole, and go by Nirae online.
I am a self-taught digital artist from Europe.Drawing stylized pin-ups, illustrations, and designing characters, all in a visually pleasing, minimalistic, and aesthetic manner, is one of my strong suits.

⟢ In late 2020, I received my Junior 2D Game Artist Diploma and now explore my own inspirations.⟢ Previously, I worked as a freelance artist and offered commission works. Now I do art again as a mere hobby and enjoy working on personal projects or making fan art of my interests in my free time.

I am beyond grateful for your support and to be able to grow with you guys.Thank you for following my art journey all this way! ✦

✦ | DO YOU HAVE ALTERNATE ACCOUNTS?  ⋅ No, my handle Niraexy is the only one I use for my art journey.    ^{All my socials are linked on here.
     Please, don't mix me up with someone else.}

✦ | ARE YOU SELF-TAUGHT?⋅ Yes, I am self-taught and started digital art back in 2015 - 2016.
I went to a Game School in 2018 to learn the fundamentals in Game Graphics and received my 2D Game Artist Diploma in late 2020.

✦ | WHERE DO YOU GET INSPIRATION / MOTIVATION FROM?⋅ Movies/series, video-games, Pinterest, my own interests, etc.
Being in a creative environment is very motivating, and the amazing artists I follow are one of my biggest motivation source as well!

✦ | CAN I RE-UPLOAD YOUR ART?⋅ Not a big fan of having my Art re-uploaded. If you do, provide proper credit!
Assuming there is no way to credit me for the Artwork you've used, please refrain from using/posting it.If I made something only for you (gift art, trade, commission) you're free to do with it whatever you want,
^{just don't sell my work or claim you drew it.}

✦ | WHAT DRAWING TOOLS DO YOU USE?⋅ Apple iPad Air (13"), Apple Pencil Pro + Procreate

✦ | DO YOU DO COLLABS, TRADES OR REQUESTS?⋅ I don't work for free. So no, I don't take requests.
I do AT and Collabs with Mutuals and Friends only.

✦ | CAN I USE YOUR ART AS A REFERENCE TO PRACTICE?⋅ Sure! If you end up posting it online, and it's heavily based off of my work, credit me!

✦ | CAN I MAKE YOU FAN ART?⋅ Yes! It is always appreciated ♥
Make sure to tag me, so I don't miss it!

✦ | CAN I USE YOUR OC'S FOR ROLE-PLAY?⋅ No! I would appreciate it if you refrain from doing that.
I build my OC's around myself, so they're quite personal to me.

✦ | CAN I GIVE YOU A SHOUT-OUT?⋅ Shout-outs are totally fine!
I appreciate the support you give me with it. ♥