About Nikki
My name is Nikki Shoemaker.
I grew up drawing in the front covers of my coloring books and on the back of paper placemats in restaurants. I did well in art classes throughout school and was encouraged to take it to the next level and apply for art school.
I graduated in 2001 from Columbus College of Art and Design and walked away wanting to create art in the children’s market.
I live ... More
Nikki's Blog: What comes from Nikki's pencil? - Recent Posts
| 1/26/2010 | New Mailers! (6 Comments )
 I got my new postcard mailer from the postman yesterday!I finally bit the bullet and decided to see what sort of quality VistaPrint has.I usually go to a local company here in town that is privately owned, but knowing what that costs, I decided to... Read the rest of this post |
| 1/16/2010 | My New Tool! (4 Comments )
 After about a month of out weighing the pros and cons and redoing my budget and doing a lot of research, I bit the bullet and ordered my new tool.What is it, you ask...It is a tablet computer, called the ModBook.The base of the computer is a MacBook... Read the rest of this post |
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(c) Nikki Shoemaker 2009
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| Nikki's Published Works | Ages | Date Published | |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is 1 book in Nikki's published works Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||
| 1. Lemur Troops & Critter Groups (Paperback, 2009) Author: Rena Jones Illustrator: Nikki Shoemaker |
All Ages | 11/18/2009 | |
Profile Comments
Comment by Jennifer VanSchoyck on 6/21/2009 9:56:58 AM:
Way to go! I knew you wuld suceed! Remember way back when I've been a fan all along!!!
Way to go! I knew you wuld suceed! Remember way back when I've been a fan all along!!!
Comment by Marie Letourneau on 6/2/2009 7:31:53 AM:
Nikki CONGRATS!!!!!!! Good for you, girl!
Nikki CONGRATS!!!!!!! Good for you, girl!
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 5/30/2009 6:32:57 PM:
Congrats on your book! :) :D You will enjoy much success. I am happy to be your friend to to witness your inner star shine.
Congrats on your book! :) :D You will enjoy much success. I am happy to be your friend to to witness your inner star shine.
Comment by elizabeth o. dulemba on 5/30/2009 1:58:26 PM:
Nikki - I'm SO happy for you!! CONGRATULATIONS on the new book!!!
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Nikki - I'm SO happy for you!! CONGRATULATIONS on the new book!!!
:)
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Comment by Marie Letourneau on 4/7/2009 7:37:31 AM:
Will do! Thanks - the team has been working really hard on all aspects of the magazine. It's really making it's way up the ladder quickly! Thanks for being a part of the team! :) We appreciate your talents more than you will ever know!
Will do! Thanks - the team has been working really hard on all aspects of the magazine. It's really making it's way up the ladder quickly! Thanks for being a part of the team! :) We appreciate your talents more than you will ever know!
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 1/13/2009 1:23:04 PM:
Thanks for the welcome. I been here for a couple of months now. This site is amazing.
Thanks for the welcome. I been here for a couple of months now. This site is amazing.
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 1/13/2009 12:04:55 PM:
Fun, light, and wonderful illustration work. I love it
Fun, light, and wonderful illustration work. I love it
Comment by Vivian Zabel on 11/24/2008 12:12:10 PM:
Thanks for "finding" me here. Half the time I forget where all I'm a member.
Thanks for "finding" me here. Half the time I forget where all I'm a member.
Comment by Jack Sorenson on 6/24/2008 3:10:43 PM:
Do a lot of readers saying that you look like a young Mis Rowling..Jack
Do a lot of readers saying that you look like a young Mis Rowling..Jack
Comment by Astrid Mueller on 1/31/2008 11:42:35 PM:
I love your cat illustrations! And the muddy piggie is very cool too :-)
I love your cat illustrations! And the muddy piggie is very cool too :-)
Comment by Gillian Colley on 1/7/2008 4:03:55 PM:
Hi Nikki;
I am finally here. I haven't figured out how to get 'friends' yet or how to put my picture on but I'm working on it.
Hi Nikki;
I am finally here. I haven't figured out how to get 'friends' yet or how to put my picture on but I'm working on it.
Comment by Judith Moffatt on 11/7/2007 10:25:25 AM:
Nikki,
Love your paper dog and dirty piggy! What a great gift the dog piece will be. Very nice work. Good luck with the book!
Nikki,
Love your paper dog and dirty piggy! What a great gift the dog piece will be. Very nice work. Good luck with the book!
Comment by Chrissy Fanslau on 11/5/2007 1:01:45 PM:
Thanks for the add and the wonderful comment on my work. Will keep my eyes open for more of your work as well. :-)
Thanks for the add and the wonderful comment on my work. Will keep my eyes open for more of your work as well. :-)
Comment by Eric Hammond on 10/24/2007 12:12:21 AM:
Hi, Nikki, & welcome to JacketFlap.
Hi, Nikki, & welcome to JacketFlap.
Hi its Jack