Photographs of me, taken by my partner Ash.

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 roué, Mr. Jourdain. Works best if read aloud. 

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. 

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. 

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. :) 

Neoplastic Revolution - Rivka Nipper, 2010

Detail

Rufus Shinra © SquareEnix 1997

Ever since my partner put forward the idea, Mondrian and neoplasticism have been inexorably connected to Rufus Shinra in my mind. The neo-plastic aesthetic relies on lines, simple geometric shapes, primary colors, grey, black, and most importantly, white, to represent the world according to the artist's intuition. Mondrian's life, work, and neurosis all remind us of certain qualities of Rufus.
As a side note, the Mondrian Hotel looks like Shinra Company paradise...

A few of my favorite things

Tea Sprite-- Rivka Nipper, 2011

Boys in white dresses, with blue satin sashes...   This really began as an excuse to draw patterns and use a pink-to-green color pallet.