Hello! My name is Nicole. I am an illustrator and visual artist based in São Paulo, Brazil.     
I have a large professional trajectory in design, art direction, and illustration, focusing on the fashion and advertising business. My work consists of handmade illustrations using Indian ink, pen, watercolor, colored pencils, and various other experiments with mixed media. Recently, I have been more focused on publishing and packaging design, and have been passionate about it.
I find inspiration in pop surrealism, art nouveau, animals, nature elements, vintage design and aesthetics, literature, and fantasy themes.
Some clients I have worked with: 
Penguin Random House, The Quarto Group, Wordsworth Editions, Rainbow Crate, Editora Abril, Editora Intrínseca, Editora Martin Claret, TAG Livros, Editora Planeta, Editora Nacional, Panda Books, Nestlé, O Boticário, Café do Ponto, SESC, SHEIN, Havaianas, Fleischmann, Mauri, SPFW, Dailus, C&A, Coca-Cola, among others. 
Features:
Classic Patterns, SendPoints, in 2014. (CHINA)
Modern Patterns, SendPoints, in 2014. (CHINA)
ZUPI Magazine Issue #66, in 2022. (BRAZIL)
The Hidden Mag Issue #14, in 2023. (BRAZIL)
World Illustration Awards 2023 Shortlisted Artists, in 2023 (UK)
Pixel Show Sharp Talk "The Crooked Paths of Creativity," in 2023 (BRAZIL)
Pixel Show LIVE ART, in 2023 (BRAZIL)
365 ART+ Magazine - Case 63 Cats, in 2024 (JAPAN)
365 ART+ Magazine - Case 72 "All About Animals," in 2024 (JAPAN)
Exhibitions:
"Mostra de Arte Felina" Exhibition at Casa Sinlogo, in 2015. (BRAZIL)
"ReAlices Narrativas ArteVisuais" Exhibition at SESC Santo André, in 2021. (BRAZIL)
Fourth Festival of Illustration - ILUSTROFEST 2022, exhibiting the "ReAlices Narrativas ArteVisuais" project in July 2022. (Belgrade, SERBIA)
"Imaginators-a-Go-Go" Exhibition at the WOWxWOW Gallery in August 2022. (Scotland, UK)
"WOW² (Volume VI)" Exhibition at the WOWxWOW Gallery in September 2022. (Scotland, UK)
"Mystical Rhythms" Exhibition at the WOWxWOW Gallery in December 2022. (Scotland, UK)
"Memory Hive" Exhibition at the WOWxWOW Gallery in June 2023. (Scotland, UK)
"4th Global Illustration Show" at Seoul Illustration Fair 2023, in July 2023. (Seoul, South Korea)
"Small Works Show: Haunted" at the Curio Art Gallery, in November 2023 (Portugal)
"Art Now Show" at the Brassworks Gallery, in December 2023 (Portland, USA)
"Daydreams" SOLO Exhibition at Pixel Show, in January 2024 (BRAZIL)
"Small Works Show: Memoir" at the Curio Art Gallery, in September 2024 (Portugal)
"P.S. 9 Postcard Show" at Nucleus House, in December 2024 (Portland, USA)
"Pomp and Circumstance" at the Curio Art Gallery, in March 2025 (Portugal)
Recognitions:
Winner of the BRONZE at the Craft For Design- Illustration Category in the Brazil Design Award 2021 for my participation in the "ReAlices Narrativas ArteVisuais" Exhibition at SESC Santo André.
Winner of the SILVER (LAD PLATA 2022) at the Print Material- Illustration Category in the Latin American Design Award 2022 for my participation in the "ReAlices Narrativas ArteVisuais" Exhibition at SESC Santo André.
Winner of the BRONZE at the Craft For Design- Illustration Category in the Brazil Design Award 2022 for "Alice in Wonderland PaperDoll." 
Winner of the BRONZE (LAD BRONCE 2023) at the Print Material- Illustration Category in the Latin American Design Award 2023 for "Alice in Wonderland PaperDoll."
SHORTLISTED at the Self-Initiated Category in the World Illustration Awards 2023 for The Masque of the Red Death".
SHORTLISTED at Huion Digital Innovation Award Cross-Category in the World Illustration Awards 2023 for The Masque of the Red Death".
Winner of the BRONZE (LAD BRONCE 2024) at the Print Material- Illustration Category in the Latin American Design Award 2024 for "Allumettes x Nicole Bustamante - Onirique Collection."
Winner of the BRONZE (LAD BRONCE 2024) as part of the
Arado & Lasca Estudio team with Integrated Graphics at the Graphic Design Category in the Latin American Design Award 2024 for "Porco e Tainha."
Selected for the 14th Brazilian Design Biennial as part of the
Arado & Lasca Estudio team with Integrated Graphics for "Porco e Tainha" Identity.
Finalist at the D-Uncommissioned Category in the Hiii Illustration 2023 (China) for the "Matters of the Heart" watercolor series for WOWxWOW Gallery (UK) and Brassworks Gallery (USA).
What I like the most about my work: 
I devote meticulous attention to detail and strive for uncompromising quality in my work. Fueled by my passion for the craft and my unwavering desire to use art as a means to create a positive impact in the world around me.
To inquire about customized commercial illustrations for your project, kindly send an email to nicole.a.bustamante@gmail.com
 
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