More than Ink on paper
While my upbringing was awesome, it did have its challenges. My father had a heart condition and was supposed to die as a baby. From finding him when he had his stroke to his heart transplant, Dad's health was rollercoaster.
It was here I learnt that no matter how dark the circumstances, you need tools to help handle it.
My tools were a paper and a pencil.
Cartooning brought me so much joy and purpose—it became my escape to cope with whatever life threw my way. When my dad was in the Alfred Hospital fighting for his life, I knew that if I pushed through the fear and drew a Ninja Pig, it would make me smile and give me a positive outlook.
It's that positive outlook that joy I found in cartooning is what I bring to my work. It’s not just about the picture; it’s about the joy of drawing it. It’s the joy someone experiences when it’s being drawn, the smile and laughter they feel when they see it, and the pride they feel when it’s hung on the wall at home. It's hearing someones story, giving respite from their pain to share a laugh. That joy is what I crave and offer. I don’t just want people to be drawn; I want them to feel seen and heard, that they are a mark on history like a Sharpie mark on a piece of paper.
By getting a Nick Love Cartoon, bringing me to an event, Booking or attending a Draw Show, having me create something for you, buying from my Draw store or becoming a draw partner, you are investing in a vision that my cartooning can provide hope in the darkest of places, to awaken a smile that has been forgotten and the opportunity to unlock a better tomorrow for the people I draw for and come into contact with.
If creativity is a gift, then I want to share it and bring joy and hope to others. Now, that’s something worth investing in.
It's not until you have a message like the one below that you really feel the rubber really hitting the road and you are having a positive impact
It was here I learnt that no matter how dark the circumstances, you need tools to help handle it.
My tools were a paper and a pencil.
Cartooning brought me so much joy and purpose—it became my escape to cope with whatever life threw my way. When my dad was in the Alfred Hospital fighting for his life, I knew that if I pushed through the fear and drew a Ninja Pig, it would make me smile and give me a positive outlook.
It's that positive outlook that joy I found in cartooning is what I bring to my work. It’s not just about the picture; it’s about the joy of drawing it. It’s the joy someone experiences when it’s being drawn, the smile and laughter they feel when they see it, and the pride they feel when it’s hung on the wall at home. It's hearing someones story, giving respite from their pain to share a laugh. That joy is what I crave and offer. I don’t just want people to be drawn; I want them to feel seen and heard, that they are a mark on history like a Sharpie mark on a piece of paper.
By getting a Nick Love Cartoon, bringing me to an event, Booking or attending a Draw Show, having me create something for you, buying from my Draw store or becoming a draw partner, you are investing in a vision that my cartooning can provide hope in the darkest of places, to awaken a smile that has been forgotten and the opportunity to unlock a better tomorrow for the people I draw for and come into contact with.
If creativity is a gift, then I want to share it and bring joy and hope to others. Now, that’s something worth investing in.
It's not until you have a message like the one below that you really feel the rubber really hitting the road and you are having a positive impact
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DEAR COACH NICK,Thank you so much for the absolutely spectacular draw show last night! It was such a joyful, inspiring event—and Harry hasn’t stopped talking about it since. He said it was awesome to see you live, and he was in stitches laughing at how funny you were. More than that, he really noticed how great you were at including everyone, making each person feel seen and part of the magic.
Harry finds complete joy and comfort in drawing—it’s his happy place, his escape when the world feels a bit tricky. Seeing someone he admires so much leading a night that celebrated creativity and connection meant the world to him. It’s something I’ve always admired about you, Coach Nick—how you genuinely acknowledge and uplift the people who believe in you. I’m deeply thankful and incredibly touched that you believe in Harry. He feels your support and connection, and it’s powerful. He was so excited to be chosen to draw you last night—he’s already planning to spend his generous prize on new drawing supplies (and he’s even set aside a portion to donate to charity—his idea!). You’re an absolute legend and a big part of our family. Thank you for everything you bring to this community. Keep doing your amazing work—it matters more than you know. With deep gratitude, Judith and Harry #Drawtogether #drawhope #erasedespair #drawshow #coachnick #Friendinme #nochildleftbehind #igiveacup |
While I'm not a Charity, I do have care partners I volunteer for such as Friend in Me and Kindness 4 Kids.
They both are incredible Charities, they have help me expand my reach to be able to do my Draw Shows in Schools, Draw at Charity events, do Draw Coaching sessions over zoom and to go into the Royal Children's Hospital a day a month to draw with Sick Kids in the Cancer ward and the Starlight Room.
Their names in itself is my Mission Statement, You have a FRIEND IN ME and I'm about KINDNESS 4 KIDS. :)
Please take the time, Check out their website - Follow their social and fall in love with them like I have
They both are incredible Charities, they have help me expand my reach to be able to do my Draw Shows in Schools, Draw at Charity events, do Draw Coaching sessions over zoom and to go into the Royal Children's Hospital a day a month to draw with Sick Kids in the Cancer ward and the Starlight Room.
Their names in itself is my Mission Statement, You have a FRIEND IN ME and I'm about KINDNESS 4 KIDS. :)
Please take the time, Check out their website - Follow their social and fall in love with them like I have
