11/01/2026
Introducing our November Artist of the Month, Nicole Tamarin! If challenged to visualize what a whirlwind of creative brilliance would look like, you would be hard-pressed to find a more
talented, energetic, and enthusiastic artist than Nicole Tamarin. Nicole has carved out an enviable niche in the gift, stationery, and home décor businesses, with proven and successful
sell-through in multiple distribution channels. In addition to her natural talent, Nicole has a keen eye for design and social trends, which help guide her creative inspiration.
Working in watercolor, accented with a unique hand-lettering style, Nicole’s work can be seen across an array of products, working with close to 50 different licensees. Often described as both elegant and whimsical, her style is distinct in the marketplace, merging a traditional feel with trend-forward inspiration. Nicole’s creative and computer skills enable her to take her watercolor concepts and digitally adapt them to a variety of product templates.
Nicole started her career in the Greeting Card market, highlighted by three Signature Artist lines. She can claim a portfolio of over 700 card designs that have successfully been launched. Themes span from Special Occasions such as Birthday and Sympathy, to Christmas and other holidays.
As Nicole expanded into other categories beyond Greeting Cards, she was an avid student in learning how to design for a variety of products with different substrates and piece types … from Wall Décor to Floor Mats to Dinnerware to Calendars … and many more.
Nicole has a degree in Illustration from the renowned Massachusetts College of Art. She now also teaches classes at her alma mater to aspiring designers, with a focus on teaching these young minds how to bridge the gap from learning the art skills to making a living as a designer. Please check back throughout the month to learn more about her.
Nicole Tamarin Illustration and Licensing
