I’m Nicole Kaufman, illustrator and surface pattern designer.

As luck would have it, I got to spend my childhood summers in Greece. The beauty of classical sites, rocky islands, and long, hot summers still inspire my inky drawings which are suffused with subtle undertones of ancient lands and my love of symbols and mark making.

Black ink is essential in my work. It's bold, immediate, and unapologetic. It creates sensuous blobs, quirky shapes, and sexy lines. I love the drama of it!