Illustrator + Designer
Illustration
Versed in both traditional and digital art, Nikoli combines the strengths of both art forms to craft stunning and unique visuals. An advocate for the arts, he has a YouTube channel where he teaches art fundamentals and documents his creative process.
Digital
traditional
Nikoli Shaver
Known for his sharp details and unique lighting, his work spans a variety of genres and mediums. Best known for his traditional work, he has worked with several industries for illustration and developed new art supplies with various brands.hello@nikolishaver.com
HISTORY
Creative Director
01.2020 – CURRENT
SketchBoxSenior Account Coordinator
12.2019 – 10.2020
MerkleIllustration + Design
2017 – CURRENT
FreelanceDigital Advertising Operations
07.2017 – 06.2019
The StrangerAdvertising and Media Coordinator
04.2014 – 07.2017
Apple
CLIENTS
Copic
Marabu
SketchBox
M&T Bank
The Stranger
The Portland Mercury
Ghost Gallery
Downtown Seattle Association
ORGANIZATIONS
SKILL SET
Illustration
Videography
Colorist
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Digital Marketing
Brand Management
Merchandise Design
Creative Direction
PROGRAM SPECIFIC
Premier Pro CC
After Effects CC
Photoshop CC
Illustrator CC
Procreate
EXHIBITIONS
River Arts District: Emergence
July 2024 – Asheville, NCRiver Arts District: Storm
June 2024– Asheville, NCSuspect Press: Featured Artist
Spring 2020SketchBox Featured Artist
March 2020 – August 2020Ghost Gallery: Drawnk Royale w/ Cheese
Jan 2019 – Seattle, WAGhost Gallery: 13th Annual Mini Art Exhibit
Dec 2019 – Seattle, WA
Drawnk: 8x8 Show Group Show
Dec 2019 - Seattle, WAJupiter: Jupiter Turns 2 a Benefit Group Show
Sep 2019 – Seattle, WAStatix: May Flowers
May 2019 – Seattle, WAStatix: Forest Spirits Show a Benefit Group Show
Feb 2018 – Seattle, WAGhost Gallery: 12th Annual Mini Art Exhibit
Dec 2018 – Seattle, WAStatix: Artcade
Sep 2018 – Seattle, WADowntown Seattle Association: Win! Lose! Drawnk!
Summer 2018 – Seattle, WAStatix: April Showers
April 2018 – Seattle, WA