Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Monday, February 13, 2012

Poem © Rivka Nipper 2008-2011

A much edited poem about my favorite big bad wolf, my Jazz-Age knave, my poppy-peddaling popinjay, my rakish rouĂ©, Mr. Jourdain. Works best if read aloud. 

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Seven Devils- Rivka Nipper, 2012

"Holy water cannot help you now 
A thousand armies couldn't keep me out 
I don't want your money 
I don't want your crowd 
See I have to burn 
Your kingdom down" 

Inspired by "Seven Devils" off of Florence + the Machine's new album, Ceremonials. The city is based on several photos I took of the Prague sky line. I let myself stay pretty loose on the line work and coloring, despite being particularly obsessive about these things normally, and I'm surprisingly happy with how it turned out.  

Ceremonials is one of those albums that inspires very specific cinematic sequences in my mind every time I listen to it. Some day, I hope I can get little cameos like this one drawn for every song. 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012



Mushrooms and Acorns -- Rivka Nipper, 2012

A card for my uncle's friend who is in the hospital. The oak leaves are supposed to be for strength, and the mushrooms are because ... well, both of us love mushrooms. 

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Acanthus Tattoo Commission - Rivka Nipper, 2012
Angora Cat Tattoo Commission- Rivka Nipper 2012





Here are some basic tattoo designs I've made over the years. The owl prince is currently on my collar bone, and as soon as I'm able, I plan to get the OZ lion on my shoulder. :)