Author: Nicki Chaput

Nicki Chaput is a writer and illustrator based in Huntington Beach, California. Their artwork takes inspiration from fashion, acrobatics, media, folklore, mythology, and the macabre.

thumbnail of person competing on double mini trampoline

Iowa State Champ!

Posted on April 24, 2018October 20, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

My last USTA meet in the state of Iowa! There were some ups as well as downs in this meet, but the latter just give me inspiration to do better at AAU State and, eventually, nationals.

closeup of pen drawing of an anthropomorphic cheetah skateboarding

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Posted on April 11, 2018December 18, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

A birthday gift for my father; his favorite animal (or mammal anyway) is a cheetah. Based on this old picture of him

Pen on mixed media paper

closeup of mixed media drawing of an anthropomorphic rabbit dressed for Easter

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 1, 2018December 18, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

Wishing everyone a happy Easter! In light of this rabbit themed holiday, I thought it would be fun to draw a bunny character enjoying Easter egg hunting. 🙂

Colored pencil, pen, and watercolor on mixed media paper

thumbnail of person doing a front flip on double mini trampoline

Seeing Double…

Posted on March 13, 2018October 20, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

Last regular AAU meet and two gold medals! Hope I can continue this streak at state and nationals. 🙂

watercolor painting of snowy mountains during sunset

Sunset Over Snow

Posted on March 6, 2018August 28, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

Second piece from my watercolor class. Utilized a few different techniques: “drawing” with the paint instead of pencil and taking the reference photo less literally than the still life from my last piece. I really like how this turned out!

Watercolor on watercolor paper

My First Win!

Posted on February 26, 2018October 20, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

I got first place for the first time at my trampoline meet this past weekend! Super proud. 🙂

watercolor painting of a still life with a flower, strawberry, and shell

Daisy Still Life

Posted on February 13, 2018August 28, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

First finished piece from a watercolor class I’m taking. It’s been a while since I’ve done any painting.

Watercolor on watercolor paper

closeup of sketches of an anthropomorphic stoat character

Andromeda Sketches

Posted on February 9, 2018December 18, 2019 by Nicki Chaput

A redesign of an old character. In the past I’ve had trouble drawing mustelids… and while it’s still a bit hard to tell she’s a stoat, I think with fur colors it will be much more obvious.