NICKOLA COMIC ART
Welcome!
First off - thank you for visiting my site! Whether we met in-person at one of my live events, or you've made your way onto this page strictly through the magic of the inter-webs, I sincerely appreciate you stopping by!
For over 20 years now, I have been slowly building my art skills with the dream of one day bringing my own characters and their stories out of the mists of my imagination and sharing them with the world!
My original intent for this website was to serve as a portfolio of my work. Yet, it has evolved into something much more than that and has become the heart of my own small business.
To give you a snapshot of what I do, I designed this Front Cover to showcase my most recent work. If you head over to My Art Gallery, you'll find nearly all of my finished art pieces from within the last several years. That said, no artist can complete any piece without learning, experimenting, and making a few mistakes along the way. I embrace those mistakes because those are the things that show the humanity behind the art. So, I've also included a ton of unfinished and experimental stuff you might find interesting via my Sketchy Ideas and Comic Graveyard galleries.
Now, when it comes right down to it, art is a very personal thing. The right lines and color schemes can evoke deep emotional responses, and certain scenes can trigger fond memories or wishful desires. Other times, art is just cool and there's no rhyme or reason to it... Whether I've already drawn something that speaks to you, or you would like me to draw something new and special, I'm both humbled and I want to immortalize that!
First, head on over to my Comic Art Store - it basically functions as my business center. From there, you can browse (and purchase) any of the pieces I currently have in-stock. For whatever's not in-stock, I have also provided a Print Request Form where you can select from virtually everything I have in My Art Gallery. Finally, if you would like to commission something special, I have created something I like to call the The Commission Hub. This is where I explain everything about the commission process, my own art process, the different types of printing materials I use, and my pricing. When you're ready, go ahead and fill out a Commission Request Form.
Last but not least - amidst all the business-related stuff (and while also working a full-time job), I have embarked on a personal quest to create a full-blown comic book. I created my own character called The Warrior way back at the beginning in 2004. Since then, there have been stories percolating in the back of my mind and I am finally at point where I can make them come to life! But, it won't be easy, so as I explore the characters and build their world, I'm going to need a sounding board - a place to share my personal thoughts, ask questions, and share things like sketches, concept art, and actual pages. For this, I created a special blog-style page called The Warrior's Journey. Feel free to check that out and leave a comment with any feedback you might have.
Well... it's been quite the journey already just to bring my fledgling business into existence. That said, I'm always up for making improvements. So, if you encounter any technical issues, or have any suggestions or questions, feel free to shoot me a message.
Thank you so much for visiting, and I look forward to bringing you lots of cool stuff!
- Matt Nickola
