Too dark
Here’s the one I talked about earlier. It’s too blue…too dark. Not to mention the drawing isn’t right, either. I ignored proportions in favor of capturing the melancholy mood.
Ballet
Here’s the image I’m using for a new Winter/Valentine’s mailing my agent is doing. I have a really hard time choosing or making art for my portfolio, because I want it to be perfect and put too much pressure on myself. This one I painted just for fun...
Me
This is me!
My blog is called Chocolate Luck because of this little drawing.What I like best about my artwork is that it is kind of loose and lively. This is the first ink drawing I did where I was able to relax and get a nice result without feeling like I had to make every line...
Josias, Hold the Book
I’ve recently received copies from my publisher of my newest book! It will be released in March. The book is about a young boy in Haiti who grows a small plot of vegetables for his family. When the beans don’t come up, he begins to worry. Find out how he...
About Me
My name is Nicole Tadgell and I'm an award-winning watercolor artist & illustrator. My work spans more than 30 luminous picture books for children.