life i design | Sketchbook + Event
This Limited Edition Sketchbook was designed by me, Nicki Traikos in collaboration with Etchr. With your backing we can bring it into existence!
When you order this Limited Edition item you'll receive:
- Your own "life i design | Etchr Sketchbook" with free shipping; and
- An exclusive invite to paint with me during an unboxing and painting livestream (also recorded) to be held after the sketchbooks are delivered
If 70 or more units are pre-ordered before this project ends then orders will be sent in April 2025. If the project ends before the goal is reached then pre-order customers will be refunded in full within 3 working days.
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SKETCHBOOK SPECIFICATIONS
- Artist-grade 100% cotton acid-free paper for wet & mixed media
- A5 Landscape (5.8 x 8.3in or 14.8 x 21cm)
- Debossed vegan friendly PU cover
- 52 pages / 26 sheets (can paint both sides)
- 230g (~110lbs) traditional white cold press paper
- Opens flat for wide-angle landscape format
- Slight variations may exist between the mock-up designs and the final product
Why 100% cotton?
Cotton paper is the best surface for watercolour and is also great for mixed media. 100% cotton paper is capable of taking multiple heavy washes, stands up well to damaging techniques like dry brushing, and helps keep the pigment looking vibrant over the passage of time. The surface provides the perfect level of brush resistance while allowing the pigment to flow beautifully across the page. Those that "upgrade" to 100% cotton paper often credit it as having had a greater impact on their art than the quality of paint that they use.
Why is acid-free paper important?
The best paper is acid-free and has a high amount of cotton. Using acid-free paper helps to prevent the "yellowing" that can happen in paper over the years, meaning your art will stand the test of time.
Can you paint on both sides of the paper?
Yes you can. Each book has 52 page (or 26 sheets) and each page can be painted on thanks to the quality of the paper.
About Nicki
Nicki Traikos is a Toronto-based artist, authour and online instructor. Nicki founded life i design in 2012 to pursue her passion for art and making while also carving out a sustainable business.
Nicki’s passions are her family, creating works that inspire, and guiding people to find their own inner artist. “Passion isn’t something you can explain, it’s what you feel when you’re happiest.” Nicki lives by this and translates this into the art she creates, the books she creates and the classes she teaches.
Known for her signature watercolor, Nicki creates art that she loves and is authentic to her own personal style which includes monochromatic colour schemes, subdued floral prints, abstract pieces along with modern vintage themes - her art is continuously evolving. “Find beauty in everyday objects.” is something Nicki hopes to share with fellow creatives. Whether you are interested in making art, or collecting a new piece of art, finding what speaks to you and is uplifting is key.
Currently, her greatest passions lie in painting and creating more, alongside teaching others how to follow their own creative passions so they can also start living a life THEY design.
About this Collaboration
Etchr is proud to join forces with Nicki to create this limited edition Sketchbook. Her passion for spreading the joy of creativity strongly aligns with our own mission, making this collaborative effort an absolute joy.
From the choice of 100% cotton cold press paper, to the lay-flat binding and custom bookmark ribbon, every element of this Sketchbook has been crafted to Nicki's specifications.
The design itself is infused with Nicki's unique and unmistakeable creative fingerprint and we can't wait to see her unbox this Sketchbook live alongside all those who support this project.