Nikki McClure is renowned for her painstakingly intricate and beautiful paper cuts. Armed with an X-acto knife, she crafts a bold visual language that translates the complex poetry of motherhood, nature, and activism into simple and endearing pictures. Her work embodies the fiercely independent fire that fueled passion and creativity, resonating with a spirit of artistic rebellion. McClure's style is a testament to how powerful and evocative art can emerge from a minimalist medium.
Follows a family through one day and muses in the possibilities that the day holds--from enjoying treats at the bakery, to admiring handmade goods from local artisan shops, to observing the new construction in town.
May the stars drip down light on you, And you close your eyes to see the moon, And sleep will pull you through. May the starlight find you. Thus begins the gorgeous lullaby “May the Stars Drip Down” by indie rock band Cub Country, now adapted into a beautiful bedtime book with illustrations by the acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure. McClure’s tender and intricate images, inspired by nature and the intense bond between parent and child, perfectly complement musician Jeremy Chatelain’s soothing lyrics. An audio download of the song is also included. Praise for May the Stars Drip Down STARRED REVIEW "A richly imagined dreamscape in a feat of paper artistry." -- Kirkus Review , starred review "Soft, lovely, and just right for a dreamy bedtime read-aloud." -- Booklist Award: NAPPA Silver Award Winner
This gorgeous new journal from popular paper-cut artist Nikki McClure is the perfect place to record all the projects to build, plans to make, recipes to cook, things to wish for, books to read, places to travel, presents to give, and experiences to discover, to name just a few. Based loosely on her Things to Make and Do 2008 Calendar, the journal's simple text and starkly beautiful images offer readers inspiration to write down their aspirations and dream projects, and to take the steps necessary to achieve them.
This baby journal with Nikki McClure’s papercut illustrations dividing sections devoted to baby’s first tree, moon, garden embodies Nikki’s lifestyle and art. She modeled the organization after the journal she started when her son was born. The sections focus on recording baby’s interaction with the natural world.