AL NOCE

I am an artist, teacher, and student based in Salem, MA. My artistic process most naturally gravitates toward an unwinding of forms into little directional lines. The subjects tend to be interesting landscapes or an image inspired by a book I’m reading. My portfolio encompasses a diverse range of mediums and sizes, ranging from the handheld "Interviews with Bugs" zine to the 15x15ft mural "Lost Moon Holler", a collaborative project with my husband, Lane.

My artistic journey is intertwined with my ongoing education. Initially pursuing a degree in art, I transitioned schools and programs to delve into natural resources, with a specialization in education. My overarching aspirations are to instill curiosity and kindness in my students as they embark on shaping our world. Ideally they will learn their small actions (even little lines) can have an effect on the broader world.

Materials

Typically when I draw my go-to is a 2HB pencil of any brand. This, along with a 2H, 4B, 8B pencils make up my graphite essentials. There are some other tools amongst my kit though: Stabilo pens, Sakura Micron pens, Niji Watercolor set, and Prismacolor color pencils.

While I use Photoshop somewhat begrudgingly, my experience has led me to prefer Procreate for a more traditional approach to digital art. In my opinion, Procreate translates the nuances of traditional techniques into the digital format far more effectively. Despite this preference, I currently use Photoshop for all digital projects (although, it's not a tool I would enthusiastically recommend).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You may get my art tattooed by purchasing a Tattoo Ticket! It is my automatic permission to use what ever art of mine you like on your body

  • Yes, you may make art based on mine. In general, if you are inspired to make something from my art please do, and @ me on socials and email me (so I may see)!

  • Do not repost my art without proper credit! A link, @, and a tag are required in most cases! You may, use my art for social icons as well but please accredit them properly.

  • Please email me! I think my prices are more than reasonable and I love being part of creative projects.

Please feel free to email me at noceillustration(at)gmail.com if there is something else you might like to ask.