Illustrator + Designer

© Nikoli Shaver. All rights reserved.

Illustration

As a mixed media artist, I'm always looking for ways to combine different styles and mediums. I've done everything from spot illustration, concept art, portraits, to book covers and I'm always up for a creative challenge.

Character / Portrait

Prop / environment

Editorial / SPOT

traditional

Merchandise

Through out the year I'll make the occasional pin, bag, or set of stickers. These are personal projects outside of client work – see something you like? Check out the shop!


Hi, I'm Nikoli

If it has to do with the visual world, chances are I know about it. Graphics, branding, illustration, video, I do a bit of everything and I'm always up for a creative challenge.Have a project you think I'd be a good fit for? Reach out! hello@nikolishaver.com

HISTORY

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

CLIENTS

Copic
SketchBox
M&T Bank
The Stranger
The Portland Mercury
Index Newspapers
Capitol Hill Art Walk
Ghost Gallery

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

ORGANIZATIONS

Society of Illustrators

EXHIBITIONS

River Arts District: Emergence
July 2024 – Asheville, NC
River Arts District: Storm
June 2024– Asheville, NC
Art Garden
October 2022 – Asheville, NC
Pioneer Square Saloon: Eostre
July 2020 – Seattle, WA
Abstract: Bat Show
June 2020 – Denver, CO
Above Ground: R–Violet Monarchy Series
May 2020 – Denver, CO
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
Jupiter: Live Painting
June 2019 – Seattle, WA
Statix: May Flowers
May 2019 – Seattle, WA
Statix: Forest Spirits Show a Benefit Group Show
Feb 2018 – Seattle, WA
Saloon Gallery: 8x8 Show
Dec 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
Saloon Gallery: Salon du Saloon
June 2018 – Seattle WA
Statix: April Showers
April 2018 – Seattle, WA
Saloon Gallery: 8x8 Show
Dec 2017 – Seattle WA