Introducing Nikicreates!

So this year I have made a real effort to get back to doing what I have always loved since I was a child, drawing and painting!

I have been doing what I can in my spare time alongside working as a freelance makeup artist.  Over the last few months in particular I really have made an extra effort and I have been working hard to make my childhood dream of being an artist happen.  I specialise in beauty illustration and portraiture, most of my work is done with acrylic paint my favourite medium but I also work with black ink and collage and often experiment with other new mediums as well.

I am so excited to announce that I have just opened an Etsy shop selling Limited Edition giclée prints of my original art works.  Prints are limited to just 25, once they are gone thats it!  Each print is signed, numbered and dated and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

You can view my Etsy shop 'Nikicreates' and purchase prints on the below link
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Nikicreates?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar

Here's a few of my behind the scenes snaps along the way...





















You can also follow my art updates on Instagram at @Nikicreates

Thanks for looking! Niki x

A little art work...

I have made time to focus on a little art work this month and spent a fabulous Snowy and cold Saturday afternoon sketching and painting! I plan to do a lot more of this in the future.

A little bit of inspiration!

I visited the very beautiful South of France at the beginning of September, I find the light there just magical and retuned home bubbling with new inspiration.  I thought I would share with you some of my photos that I draw inspiration from.

Pretty, vibrant purple flowers in Nice.



Galleries in Saint Paul De Vence.



Colourful pattern within the wood on a table and a moving mosaic dress!



The Sea...



Spotted in a Gallery window in Saint Tropez, excuse the poor reflection!



Beautiful Saint Paul De Vence...
That view!



Pattern of a flower basket in the floor.



Loved these little statues.



Saint Tropez- that sky!











Grasse









Colombe d'Or Hotel

Beauty Advent: December 25th!

Festive Make-up look December 25th

It's Christmas day so opt for soft smokey eyes in shades of browns or greys.  Pat a subtle sparkle of loose glitter on top of the eyelids and compliment with a red or pink lip colour.

Happy Christmas! xx

Beauty Advent: December 24th!

Festive Make-up look December 24th

It's Christmas Eve so bring on the gold glitter! Amp up your eye make-up by applying it just underneath the lower lashes with eyelash glue.  Eyeshadows I used are by MAC in shades Swish, Parfait Amour and Beauty Marked.

Beauty Advent: December 23rd!

Festive Make-up look December 23rd

Feeling festive and make-up confident?...then rock out with statement bold glitter brows!

Beauty Advent: December 22nd!

Festive Make-up look December 22nd

Silver eyes with bold black liquid liner for feline definition.

Finish the look with a bold red lip.

Beauty Advent: December 21st!

Festive Make-up look December 21st

Golden eyes! I used MAC eyeshadows in Goldmine and All that glitters.  Complete the look with a set of false lashes.

Beauty Advent: December 20th!

Festive Make-up look December 20th

Fantasy christmas make-up for those who are a little more adventurous!

Stick on silver stars using eyelash glue, I used blue shades of shadow for the stars and around the eyes, compliment with strong pink lips and cheeks.

Beauty Advent: December 19th!

Festive Make-up look December 19th

Crystal eyes over black liquid liner, simply attach the crystals using tweezers and eyelash glue.

Beauty Advent: December 18th!

Festive Make-up look December 18th

Pretty pink eyeshadow (I used MAC Pink Venus) with subtle reflective loose glitter dusted on top.  Compliment this look with soft pink cheeks and lips and shimmer highlight on the cheekbones.

Beauty Advent: December 17th!

Festive Make-up look December 17th

One of the most asked for looks.... brown smokey eyes with eyeliner flicks and contour!

Beauty Advent: December 16th!

Festive Make-up look: December 16th

Attract some attention with full on Purple glitter lips this party season!
Loose Glitter is applied over vaseline on top of lip colour.

Beauty Advent: December 15th!

Festive make-up look December 15th

Black smokey eyes with black loose glitter applied all over the top of the eyeshadow.

Complimented with nude peachy pink lips and cheeks.

Beauty Advent: December 14th!

Festive Make-up look December 14th

Silver grey smokey eyes with loose silver glitter pressed on top.

Eyeshadows MAC Carbon, scene and print.

Lipstick 'Bitch perfect' by Charlotte Tilbury

Nars blush shade 'Orgasm'