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N I R Λ Ξ X Y

Nicole | 8. Mar '97 | she⋅her | ACE

Hi! I’m Nicole, but go by Nirae online.
I am a self-taught digital artist from Europe.Currently, I am working as a freelance artist and offer commission works for anyone who's interested. On my free time enjoy working on personal projects, or making fan art of my interests.Drawing stylized pin-ups, illustrations, designing characters, all in a tasteful 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.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. ♥