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| Lindsay Nicole Designs |
The Yellow Spectacles is lucky enough to have had/have the chance to interview {& receive prints from} some lovely illustrators & stationary artist.
Stationary, artful illustrations, & all around unique prints have been a long recipient of my affection which probably explains why I feature so many illustrators. Fashion illustrators are in high demand right now. If you followed this past NYFW you already know this. Designers are seeking out illustrators to launch & share their collections...in some cases, illustrators are getting booked over photographers.
This notion leads us to Lindsay Nichole of Lindsay Nichole Designs. Lindsay is a true Texan, creative gal, & Lord praising entrepreneur. Yep, you guessed correctly, she is a illustrator as well. Lindsay was kind enough to share her creative story with The Yellow Specs & provide some fall festive prints for us to ogle at.
TYS: Was art always one of your talents growing up?
LND: Yes! I have been drawing & doodling for as long as I can
remember! My parents own a business and ever since I was little, my
sister & I would go to work with our parents and spend all of our
time drawing pictures to fill the office walls with! The pictures are
still there to this day!
TYS: Tell me about your prints and the type of style you use
LND: I think my prints are a good reflection of me and my interests!
My prints feature a variety of subjects; things like fashion, travel,
and scripture verses. I like to use a lot of bright, vibrant colors in
my designs, especially pink and fuchsia! I tend to draw everything in a
very stylized fashion. It's kind of what my mind sees as soon as I look
at whatever I'm drawing. Although I do occasionally like to draw
realistically, for the most part I like to draw things more unrealistic
rather than realistic.
TYS:What inspires you/your prints?
LND: A lot of my prints feature scripture/bible verses, which I think
can be very encouraging or inspiring to people. I believe that scripture
is very powerful and when we fill the space around us with it, it can
have a hugely positive effect!
Basically I like to illustrate, draw, or paint whatever catches my eye
or interests me, whether it be fashion, quotes, scripture, or travel!
" I also like to paint things in bright, vibrant colors rather than their natural colors" -LND.
TYS: Your most favorite print was/is...
LND: I would have to say my favorite is one of my fashion
illustrations, "Simple Stripes + Fuchsia." I love stripes, especially
black & white, so I think that's why I like it so much! Another one
of my favorites is one of my scripture prints, "More Precious than
Rubies" {the striped variation} !
TYS: Have you had any "flops" prints that didn't workout?
LND: I've definitely had some prints that have been more popular than
others, but I haven't really had one that just absolutely no one liked.
TYS: What goals do you have for your business?
LND: I definitely want to continue to grow my business, but I think my
main goal is to continue to work hard and improve my skill with every
piece of art I create. My goals for what I create are first, to glorify
God with my artistic ability and second, to encourage others.
"I hope to
encourage {people}, whether it be for them to be inspired by something I
created, or someone being inspired to begin drawing or painting
themselves, or just pursuing whatever talent or passion they may have"-LND.
TYS: One print you haven't made yet, but would really love to?
LND: This one is a bit hard, because I am constantly having ideas run
through my head for new things to create! With the holiday season
seemingly fast approaching, I'm slightly thinking about Christmas! This
season, I hope to make a variety of Christmas prints! And, considering
that Christmas is my favorite time of the year, I probably will!:)
TYS: If you had to make a Yellow Spectacle print it would look like?
LND: Hmm, it would probably include exactly that...a pair of yellow
spectacles! Haha It'd have a very stylish pair of yellow spectacles
centered in the page and below that, the words "The Yellow Spectacles
blog" with "the" and "blog" in Helvetica Ultra Light font, centered
above and below the words "Yellow Spectacles", and "Yellow Spectacles"
in hand-lettering. Simple, but cute!
TYS: I like it!
TYS: Any role models in your art world that you look to for inspiration/advice or just admire? Who?
LND: In my art world? Hmm, well I definitely always ask my family's
opinion when I'm making something new. If I can't decide on certain
colors or if I just want their opinion, I know they'll give me an honest
one. My sister is a phenomenal charcoal artist and she has a great
artistic eye, so I always value her opinion!
TYS: Finish this sentence, "My prints are...?"
LND: Fun, colorful, inspiring, and will bring a smile to your face!! :)
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| Thanks, Lindsay!! |
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