Illustrator + Designer

© Nikoli Shaver. All rights reserved.

Illustrator + Designer



© Nikoli Shaver. All rights reserved.

ABOUT

Nikoli is a freelance illustrator and, visual artist currently based in Asheville, NC. His work combines lush colors with graphic details unified with strong shape language.Also known as ilokin online, he runs a medium and art fundamental focus Youtube channel to help artists along their creative journey.

For inquiries please email: hello@nikolishaver.com

HISTORY

Illustration + Design
2017 – CURRENT
Freelance
Creative Director
01.2020 – 03.2025
SketchBox
Senior Account Coordinator
12.2019 – 10.2020
Merkle
Digital Advertising Operations
07.2017 – 06.2019
The Stranger
Advertising and Media Coordinator
04.2014 – 07.2017
Apple

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

DaVinci Resolve
Affinity Suite
Premier Pro CC
After Effects CC
Photoshop CC
Illustrator CC
Procreate

SKILL SET

Creative Direction
Illustration
Videography
Colorist
Art Direction
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Motion Graphics
Digital Marketing
Brand Management
Merchandise Design
Marketing Asset Development
Campaign Management

EXHIBITIONS

GILT: Floral Illustration Series
February 2025 – Asheville, NC
River Arts District: Emergence
July 2024 – Asheville, NC
River Arts District: Storm
June 2024– Asheville, NC
Suspect Press: Featured Artist
Spring 2020

SketchBox Featured Artist
March 2020 – August 2020
Ghost Gallery: Drawnk Royale w/ Cheese
Jan 2019 – Seattle, WA
Ghost Gallery: 13th Annual Mini Art Exhibit
Dec 2019 – Seattle, WA
Drawnk: 8x8 Show Group Show
Dec 2019 - Seattle, WA
Jupiter: Jupiter Turns 2 a Benefit Group Show
Sep 2019 – Seattle, WA
Statix: May Flowers
May 2019 – Seattle, WA
Statix: Forest Spirits Show a Benefit Group Show
Feb 2018 – Seattle, WA
Ghost Gallery: 12th Annual Mini Art Exhibit
Dec 2018 – Seattle, WA
Statix: Artcade
Sep 2018 – Seattle, WA
Downtown Seattle Association: Win! Lose! Drawnk!
Summer 2018 – Seattle, WA
Statix: April Showers
April 2018 – Seattle, WA

© Nikoli Shaver. All rights reserved.