About Me

 I guess you could say I wear many hats . . .

First, I am a self taught pencil artist I enjoy working exclusively with graphite, creating realistic portraits and other works of art. I also try to help others pursue their talent by including helpful tips on my website www.pencilsandpixelsart.com. On this site I accept commissions for portriats from photos, and show and offer prints of some of my original work.

This site also offers my graphic design services. I use digital photo editing to repair, colorize, and create special effects on any photo.

 I am also a web designer. My business website is www.nihwebdesign.com. I pride myself on creating artistic websites that are easy for anyone to use.

 Besides all this, on the weekends I work as a wedding florist. Visit www.perfectdayweddingflorist.com to see examples of this work and check out my design of the site.

I have a wide variey of interests and hope to share these on Squidoo!

Pencil Portraits From Photos and Original Graphite Pencil Art by Artist Nicole Hamilton

I create detailed graphite pencil portraits from photos and original graphite pencil art. I also try to provide resources and helpful information to other pencil artists. I hope you enjoy seeing my pencil art and reading this information on my websit...

Fun and Friendly Goldfish

Goldfish are probably one of the most well know fish varieties. I personally have 2 (rather large) common goldfish that have been a lot of fun. I have learned a lot about how to care for goldfish, and make them happy and healthy. I would like to pass...

Artist Quality Powdered Graphite

Asd a pencil artist, I have found powdered graphite to be an importrant tool in creating graphite art. Now, let me tell you why I feel that way, and why you should use it too! Plus, I'll share some tips on using this great drawing product.

Mara Jade Skywalker

Mara Jade is one of the best loved characters from the expanded universe of Star wars Books. She made her first appearance n 1991 in the novel "Heir to the Empire" by Timothy Zahn. Since then she has been a prime character in the continuing story of...

I Hate Packing Peanuts

Why I Hate Packing Peanuts Packing peanuts are nothing but trouble. Sure, they are supposed to be useful - throw them into a package to fill up all that empty space. Easy, right? Wrong! They often act like they have minds of their own, and can move...

Star Trek HD DVD

"Space the Final Frontier . . ." I think all Star Trek fans still get a little thrill of excitement from the opening lines spoken by Captain Kirk. Another thrill comes when we see the starship Enterprise race her way across the screen. Now, both tho...

Fabulous Neck Ties

Ties often get a bad rap. However, they are a necessary part of any man's wardrobe. So, if you have to wear one, why not wear one that is unique? Become a Necktie Aficionado! Take a fun quiz about the history of the neck tie! Tie History

Timothy Zahn Star Wars Novels

Hugo award winning author Timothy Zahn has used his unique style and created exceptional novels and short stories for the Star Wars Expanded Universe. His novels introduce many interesting new characters, places, and alien species. His characters lik...