About
Hi, I'm Dawn Nicole!
Dawn Nicole is a full-time artist known for her playful style. She's the author of The Art of Playful Lettering, Modern Folk Art Coloring Book, and The Bibliophile's Coloring & Lettering Book.
She holds a B.A. in English, an M.B.A., and an Advanced Certificate in Graphic Design and Branding.
Based just outside St. Louis, she shares life with her Air Force husband, their three teenagers, a Great Dane, a German Shepherd, and a newly adopted Saint Bernard rescue puppy.
An Enneagram 1w9, Dawn is a rule-following dreamer who's obsessed with ampersands, French macarons, getting in a challenging Peloton workout, and trying to outdrive her husband on the golf course.
Most days, you’ll find her with a coffee in one hand, an Apple Pencil in the other, and big ideas swirling in her head.
Every letter tells a story and my favorite stories are the ones written in (digital) ink, color, and a little bit of controlled chaos.
TEN RANDOM Facts
No. 1
I'm friendly, so people are always surprised to find out I'm an extreme introvert and completely content to hang out by myself for days on end. I'm basically a hermit-level homebody!
No. 2
I'm bookish. I usually read over 100 books each year. I alternate between cutesy rom-coms, fantasy/romantasy novels, and dark psychological thrillers.
No. 3
Places we've lived include Charleston AFB (South Carolina), Altus AFB (Oklahoma), Scott AFB (Illinois), Maxwell AFB (Alabama), Ramstein AB (Germany), and Charleston AFB (again). In 2022, we moved back to Scott AFB (near my hometown of St. Louis). We'll move again in the Summer of 2026.
A significant perk of being stationed overseas was the traveling. While living in Germany, we visited Australia, France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, the Netherlands, and Ireland.
No. 4
I'm music-obsessed. My favorites include Gavin DeGraw, KALEO, Hozier, Sam Hunt, Shawn James, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift (especially The Tortured Poets Department), and a ton of 90s alternative rock bands!
No. 5
I'm known for being easy to work with and always, always, always on time.
No. 6
I'm a bit of a health nut regarding my wellness routine. I do a lot of cooking and feel my best when eating clean. I completely gave up alcohol in September of 2024 and don't miss it. I enjoy a non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing Co. beer from time to time, especially when I'm mowing the lawn. I work out six days a week and love weight training. I combine Fit with Coco workouts with Peloton workouts. Two years ago, I started learning to golf, and my husband and I do it together several times a week!
No. 7
I'm a reformed plant-killer and currently have over 20 houseplants. They all have names. I originally started keeping a name list for puppies, but since we can't own 20 dogs in a neighborhood, I started using those names for my plants!
No. 8
My go-to Starbucks order is a Grande Black Nitro Cold Brew (ideally with Pistachio Cold Foam).
No. 9
I'm tall—a bit over 5'9"—and people are always surprised by this when they meet me in person.
No. 10
My favorite bible verse is Proverbs 16:24.
Kind words are like honey-sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
My current home office [/caption]
MISSION STATEMENT: Educate. Uplift. Inspire.
As a lettering artist, I aim to educate and inspire makers to get creative daily while embracing a spirit of community over competition.
I believe that growing your lettering skills is a lifelong journey and that you only compete with yourself. We're here to have fun!
