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Nicole Walker

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Author-Illustrator Sharing in Writing & Comics Discusses Birds, Pets, life, ART 🏡BC Canada from Toronto E: [email protected] W: westcoastfloraandfauna.ca IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.anne.walker?igsh=OWc0cHMwMDRqM2h4&utm_source=qr

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 15d

Also just want to let my fellow regular followers I do notice all your likes and I appreciate them so much. It means the world to me and I can’t believe there is 831 of you out in this world reading what I’m writing or looking at my illustrations and keep coming back for more 😅

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 16h

Resting Dragon Face - Halloween addition #rdf #restingdragonface #batdragon #beardeddragon

Chompy the bearded dragon is helping hand out candy. Actually I have two helpers this year. It’s a nice change having company.

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 22h

# PYI2025 Was more than I could have hoped for. I have never felt more supported, encouraged, inspired & proud. Feeling very grateful to be living in a country with such diverse, strong, brave risk takers willing to speak so bravely. The writings were impactful; meaningful. The artwork was beautiful

This picture represents: Till next year PYI2025

Image of Studio Desk with Sketchbook in the background with illustrations in a WIP a hot pink gouache and ink. Toronto Mug with Tea in Foreground. A souvenir Nicole picked up in the airport for herself before she left. She told her husband they could share but they both know it's just for her. He got Washi civil engineering tape. Spacing Shop is the best.

In the background a print from the Spacing Shop in Downtown Toronto has the writing 'The Beaches' on the top. There is green Adirondack chair with a seagull standing on the arm of the chair. The print also has a Beach shed in background with a flock of flying seagulls, Lake Ontario and the beach make up the rest of the piece.

Nicole bought The Beaches print because she lived in The Beaches (North Beaches apparently....but I guess that's the same thing she keeps thinking of saying to her mom) Can't blame her, Google Maps wasn't a thing back then.

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 3d

Amazing 🤩
This nobody from Canada endorses this book and gives all the stars. So good and funny I bought 2 more to give away. Shhhhh…..Cats the real leaders of Antifa.

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 8d

Woke up from a morning flight & jet lag & heard the welcoming sounds of my birthplace on repeat for an hour “dickhead” The clock hour chimes let me know. Dude is consistent & apparently there’s a dickhead in yyz be warned.

Reminds me of this video from happy Gilmore

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Happy Gilmore (1996) Jackass

YouTube video by JCH 007

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 9d

Leaving on a Jet Plane in less than 11.5hours. I once was a CSA West Jet employee back in my youth despite not liking airports or flying. I think I have all the art inspo from home I need to take. How many Golden & Beatrix potters books for colour refs is too many?! Comfy Shoes ☑️ #kidlit #kidlitart

Itinerary journal notes trip planning (thoughts) for Leaving for PYI2025 conference in Toronto hosted by CANSCAIP

Trip planning for PYI2025 conference in Toronto hosted by CANSCAIP.

A picture of Nicole’s grandparents then dining now Nicole’s studio hutch covered in books, art supplies and artwork and trinkets by Nicole and her family that is rotated but somethings always remain.

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Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social · Sep 4

I'll be volunteering again at #PYI2025 - here are my tips for the conference:
* wear comfy shoes
* bring a refillable bottle
* BYOL Bring Your Own Lunch
* Don't be afraid to ask questions because it shows the session presenters that you are paying attention

#kidlit #CanKidLit

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 9d

Packing for #pyi2025 today. Excited. Nervous. Feelings like I don’t belong creeping in and then pushing them back out just as fast as I can. I don’t call Toronto home anymore (since forever) but I’m coming home. Sorry dad, I can’t take you in my suitcase with me-he really wants to go; he said 3 x’s😅

Going Home. So many textures so many memories in this picture. Nicole as a young child in her grandparents basement in a Toronto suburb in the early 80s. Her nana made her the velvet dusky blue dress that she wore for 3 years from 2-5 years old and wishes she still had it. She can still remember the feeling of the dress on her skin but cannot see it in her brain (aphantasia).

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks Greg! I’m trying it’s hard but this is a great group :) #kidlitchat #eldestdaugher #recoveringperfectionist #cptsd demanding career burnout. Glad I’m falling somewhere a little more within my safety and comfort ☺️ #kidlitchat and so looking forward to meeting anyone going to #PYI2025

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

You’re too kind Brooke #kitlitchat

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

3/3At At least I’m getting better. I went straight to the notes first and typed it out. Thanks for tolerating me while I unmask and come back to being social again. It’s a scary place sometimes. #kidlitchat

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

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2) I think it’s really funny on a topic about a social media post I’m continually editing my posts and putting things in notes and my brain is saying “don’t monopolize other people’s posts, we talked about this Nicole” lol 😬 #kidlitchat sorry

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

1/3 My summary on my social media use. Things I almost posted tonight to other people’s #kidlitchat posts

1)I think I’m too weird for IG & what my brain thinks are funny connections with music are probably very lost on most people. I think I have a very specific audience; I’m good with that.

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

Me too #kidlitchat

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

I get it. I love it for art and illustration accounts. I love watching art with music. My accounts have never taken off lol 😂 but I love it. Or I love how it used to be. #kidlitchat I love when it works.

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

This is my problem too. I like the illustrators group I’m in now. Sometimes it’s fast and furious and other times it’s snails pace. I think it definitely aligns with work flow and everyone is just popping on when they are taking a break. Like Brooke said it’s very water cooler #kidlitchat

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

Yay Steph!!!!! #kidlitchat

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

As a an honorary Gen x’r and frequent hanger outer and raised by boomer Gen x cusps this xenial was there too for AOL but my mom was too scared and didn’t know how to let me log in. She did like You Got Mail and it helped change her mind a bit #kidlitchat 😅

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

Discord can stress me out a little if a chat goes by really quick and I forget to check in for a while. It can
stress me out a little and the FOMO can kick in lol 😅 #kidlitchat It’s a lot to manage

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 10d

I’m so old that it reminds me of the old ICQ chat days lol 😂 #kidlitchat

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Laurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social · 11d

My picture book ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES releases in two weeks!

You can pre-order it wherever books are sold. You can also request it for purchase at your library.

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#kidlit #books #picturebooks

Absolutely No Worries: Available November 4. With an emergency parachute in her pocket and zombie self-defense skills under her belt, Emma is prepared for any catastrophe . . . so why does she still feel afraid?

Written for kids with big imaginations and everyday jitters, here is a picture book that shows that with a pinch of courage, you can be ready for absolutely anything.

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 11d

A little late but fireworks are still going - Happy Diwali to all my neighbours, followers who celebrate and anyone who is choosing to let some light in this year #diwali 🪶 #boatmanorink #ink #illustration #kidlitart #sketchbook

Sketchbook Inked Happy Dilwali BOAT Manor illustration by Nicole Walker.

Patches a leucistic Oregon junco was first noticed 2 years ago. This year there is a new member of the family and is much more merled looking.

The two leucoistic Oregon juncos are letting the light in standing near a Diya cande latern for Diwali.

Cal and Fushia are bringing goodies to share with their friends and BOAT manor residents and the Pacific Firefly Larvae are lighting up the night sky with their bioluminescence that only they have and not their firefly parents. They are often referred to as glowworms.

Inked copy of previous image with same details by Nicole Walker on a messy desk station

Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 12d

Beautiful display Nicole. Everything looks amazing.

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Nicole aka Nimasprout @nimasprout.bsky.social · 12d

Last day! Here until 4pm at Yachats Commons!

Nicole aka Nimasprout @nimasprout.bsky.social · 13d

Mushroom weeekendddd at Yachats Mushroom Festival! 🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄

I'm here with a bunch of darling vendors selling handmade art, food, ceramics, all sorts of treasures today and tomorrow.

www.yachatsmushroomfestival.org

View of Nimasprout setup with prints, stickers, bookmarks!

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 12d

Obviously I have no where close to the amount of followers you have so I can’t even imagine the nonsense you get

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Nicole Walker @nicolewalker.bsky.social · 12d

I wonder if people see some comments I make on someone else’s account and then follow me but I have found and I notice because I’m a small account that I post too much art in a row and they usually unfollow.

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