Nicole Maynard she/her
@nicolemaynard.bsky.social
I create experiences by making paintings and games. https://nicolemaynard.studio/
#Artist #BoardGameDesign
https://nicolemaynard.studio/games/
#Artist #BoardGameDesign
https://nicolemaynard.studio/games/
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What do we have in common? #art #artshorts #artist #homeschool #education #arteducation
YouTube video by Nicole Maynard
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What do we have in common?
Join me in exploring art across time and space. Be inspired by discovering connections between people & the objects they make.
Series of shorts < 1 minute. Be sure to like & hit subscribe on the channel! #arteducation #arthistory #inspiring
youtube.com/shorts/KfA07...
Join me in exploring art across time and space. Be inspired by discovering connections between people & the objects they make.
Series of shorts < 1 minute. Be sure to like & hit subscribe on the channel! #arteducation #arthistory #inspiring
youtube.com/shorts/KfA07...
New Adobe Portfolio
"Maynard’s practice centers on the concept of home, using imagery such as houses, moving boxes, and shifting landscapes that exist at the edge of abstraction and representation."
#contemporaryart #architecturelovers
nicolemaynard.myportfolio.com/work
"Maynard’s practice centers on the concept of home, using imagery such as houses, moving boxes, and shifting landscapes that exist at the edge of abstraction and representation."
#contemporaryart #architecturelovers
nicolemaynard.myportfolio.com/work
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
New Adobe Portfolio
"Maynard’s practice centers on the concept of home, using imagery such as houses, moving boxes, and shifting landscapes that exist at the edge of abstraction and representation."
#contemporaryart #architecturelovers
nicolemaynard.myportfolio.com/work
"Maynard’s practice centers on the concept of home, using imagery such as houses, moving boxes, and shifting landscapes that exist at the edge of abstraction and representation."
#contemporaryart #architecturelovers
nicolemaynard.myportfolio.com/work
I'm launching a new series of art education video shorts. Come follow along!
youtube.com/shorts/A0zAB... #innovation #design #art
youtube.com/shorts/A0zAB... #innovation #design #art
Where Does Innovation Begin #art #artist #arthistory101 #artshorts
YouTube video by Nicole Maynard
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January 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
I'm launching a new series of art education video shorts. Come follow along!
youtube.com/shorts/A0zAB... #innovation #design #art
youtube.com/shorts/A0zAB... #innovation #design #art
What do we have in common?
Join me in exploring art across time and space. Be inspired by discovering connections between people & the objects they make.
Series of shorts < 1 minute. Be sure to like & hit subscribe on the channel! #arteducation #arthistory #inspiring
youtube.com/shorts/KfA07...
Join me in exploring art across time and space. Be inspired by discovering connections between people & the objects they make.
Series of shorts < 1 minute. Be sure to like & hit subscribe on the channel! #arteducation #arthistory #inspiring
youtube.com/shorts/KfA07...
What do we have in common? #art #artshorts #artist #homeschool #education #arteducation
YouTube video by Nicole Maynard
youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
What do we have in common?
Join me in exploring art across time and space. Be inspired by discovering connections between people & the objects they make.
Series of shorts < 1 minute. Be sure to like & hit subscribe on the channel! #arteducation #arthistory #inspiring
youtube.com/shorts/KfA07...
Join me in exploring art across time and space. Be inspired by discovering connections between people & the objects they make.
Series of shorts < 1 minute. Be sure to like & hit subscribe on the channel! #arteducation #arthistory #inspiring
youtube.com/shorts/KfA07...
A PNP version of Adulting is now available! @ericdittmore.bsky.social
For anyone who is interested in Adulting but didn't make it to IGNM, fear not! The PNP version is here! While I'd love to print more copies, this will have to do for now. It is pay what you want; I really just want to get this game in as many hands as possible. Let me know what you think!
Adulting by Eric Dittmore
A cozy card game about the mundane struggles of adulthood.
eric-dittmore.itch.io
December 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A PNP version of Adulting is now available! @ericdittmore.bsky.social
Reposted by Nicole Maynard she/her
Over the last month, I've been working on this essay about the use of AI art in board games, "Is This Really What We Want?" Though it is contextually specific, it is also a reflection of my wider thoughts on the use of AI art and writing in creative contexts.
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/is-...
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/is-...
Is This Really What We Want? – AI Art in Board Games – Meeple...
AI generated imagery and text are a threat to what makes board games worthwhile. In this piece, Andrew explains Meeple Mountain’s policy.
www.meeplemountain.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Over the last month, I've been working on this essay about the use of AI art in board games, "Is This Really What We Want?" Though it is contextually specific, it is also a reflection of my wider thoughts on the use of AI art and writing in creative contexts.
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/is-...
www.meeplemountain.com/articles/is-...
Nick Brachmann shares his process of bringing his game, Imps, to the Indie Games Night Market at Paxunplugged. #boardgames #IGNM #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign youtu.be/7_vqKqPblt4?...
Nick Brachmann Debuts Imps at PAX Unplugged - TCbH Interview
YouTube video by The Cardboard Herald
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November 26, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Nick Brachmann shares his process of bringing his game, Imps, to the Indie Games Night Market at Paxunplugged. #boardgames #IGNM #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign youtu.be/7_vqKqPblt4?...
Thanks to @macreadymusings.bsky.social for a thoughtful write up of my family card game, Frog Faire, in @wargamer.com 🐸
#boardgamea #ignm #tabletopgames #familygames
www.wargamer.com/board-games/...
#boardgamea #ignm #tabletopgames #familygames
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You may never get to play this board game about the Frog Olympics
Frog Faire is an unpublished game of Olympian amphibians that's currently getting showcased at the PAX Unplugged Indie Games Night Market.
www.wargamer.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Thanks to @macreadymusings.bsky.social for a thoughtful write up of my family card game, Frog Faire, in @wargamer.com 🐸
#boardgamea #ignm #tabletopgames #familygames
www.wargamer.com/board-games/...
#boardgamea #ignm #tabletopgames #familygames
www.wargamer.com/board-games/...
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out to support indie designers last night! Please share your experience of the event and the games with your friends! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
Indie Games Market last night was a rousing success!!!!
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
WOW. I’m so impressed by all of the vendors organization and skill.
I’m sure we’ll be able together get stats from the PAX team, but this year definitely felt way bigger 🧵 🎲✂️
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who came out to support indie designers last night! Please share your experience of the event and the games with your friends! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
✨ Reminder!! ✨
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
Indie Games Night Market is tonight @ 7pm!!
When the Expo Hall closes, come down to Hall C to buy the freshest indie games!!
“More even than last year, these games seem like they’re pushing boundaries. They capture the spirit of what it means to be ‘indie.‘“ @danthurot.bsky.social
Pax Unplugged is right around the corner!!
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Find cool games you can’t get anywhere else! Tonight is the night for indie designers! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Find cool games you can’t get anywhere else! Tonight is the night for indie designers! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
Here with my number 1 superfan! Find us at the Indie Games Night Market, Sat. 7-10pm
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#IGNM
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#IGNM
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Here with my number 1 superfan! Find us at the Indie Games Night Market, Sat. 7-10pm
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#IGNM
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#IGNM
Come to the Indie Games Night Market Saturday night at #paxunplugged #frogs #boardgames boardgamegeek.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Come to the Indie Games Night Market Saturday night at #paxunplugged #frogs #boardgames boardgamegeek.com
The force is with me - my designer diary for Frog Faire, which I’m selling at the Indie Games Night Market at PAX (along with Bloomline), made the spotlight on BGG today.😃🐸 boardgamegeek.com #paxunplugged #boardgames #tabletopgames #IGNM #frogs
November 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The force is with me - my designer diary for Frog Faire, which I’m selling at the Indie Games Night Market at PAX (along with Bloomline), made the spotlight on BGG today.😃🐸 boardgamegeek.com #paxunplugged #boardgames #tabletopgames #IGNM #frogs
Find us! Indie game designers with small editions of games this Saturday night! Thanks to @emilyhancock.bsky.social for the graphic 🔜 #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Find us! Indie game designers with small editions of games this Saturday night! Thanks to @emilyhancock.bsky.social for the graphic 🔜 #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
#unboxing Bloomline🌸 This 2-player strategy game comes with a modular board for replay-ability, and its small box is perfect for travel. #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
#unboxing Bloomline🌸 This 2-player strategy game comes with a modular board for replay-ability, and its small box is perfect for travel. #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social has it all - a thread for all things Indie Games Night Market! See what new concepts are debuting! #IGNM #paxunplugged #boardgames
Pax Unplugged is right around the corner!!
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
Looking back at all the IGNM coverage—I’m so proud and impressed at how much our community came together to promote these awesome indie works!
There’s a game for everyone in this lot!
Here’s a thread of all the incredible coverage of IGNM 2025: 🧵 🎲✂️
November 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@marcelineleiman.bsky.social has it all - a thread for all things Indie Games Night Market! See what new concepts are debuting! #IGNM #paxunplugged #boardgames
Teasers for Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged 2025 | BoardGameGeek News
boardgamegeek.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We’re getting copies of Houdini’s Last Act ready for #IndieGamesNightMarket at #PAXUnplugged next weekend and thought we’d share some insights into what we’re doing to pull off (what turned out to be) a pretty ambitious production! 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
You can’t miss us at the Indie Games Night Market this Saturday! Games are packed and my outfit is, too! Come check out Frog Faire, Bloomline, and the inventive, cool games created by all the participating designers! 🐸🌸
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames @dnlnwmn.bsky.social
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames @dnlnwmn.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
You can’t miss us at the Indie Games Night Market this Saturday! Games are packed and my outfit is, too! Come check out Frog Faire, Bloomline, and the inventive, cool games created by all the participating designers! 🐸🌸
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames @dnlnwmn.bsky.social
#PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames @dnlnwmn.bsky.social
Boardgame Animal created an entertaining preview of the games coming to the Indie Games Night Market. If you’re going to #paxunplugged please say hi to me and the other designers!
We’re thrilled to share our Special Presentation; Indie Games Night Market Preview!
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
It was a privilege to be part of this & share these games with you all~
youtu.be/HA_u8oxU0kc?...
See the games that will be at the IGNM in exactly 1 week at #PAXunplugged!
#boardgames #ignm
#cardgames #indiegames
November 16, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Boardgame Animal created an entertaining preview of the games coming to the Indie Games Night Market. If you’re going to #paxunplugged please say hi to me and the other designers!
Follow along and vote for your favorite frog! 🐸 Link in bio. Frog Faire is coming to PAX on 11/22/25! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
November 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Follow along and vote for your favorite frog! 🐸 Link in bio. Frog Faire is coming to PAX on 11/22/25! #PAXUnplugged2025 #IGNM #boardgames #tabletopgames #boardgamedesign
Reposted by Nicole Maynard she/her
Friday 11/14 6PM ESTour Indie Games Night Market Special Preview goes up~
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Friday 11/14 6PM ESTour Indie Games Night Market Special Preview goes up~
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
I’ll be active on here & on YouTube so feel free to ask any questions; I’d love to engage & chat about it~
Huge thanks to all of the lovely folks who contributed to make this happen~
(tagged below)
@officialpax.bsky.social
Reposted by Nicole Maynard she/her
If folks are around for PAX U, I'll be leading a bunch of Counterpoint playtesting at the Unpub tables throughout the weekend! Come find me and let's make some music! 🎲✂️
a man with glasses is playing a violin in front of a plant
Alt: a man with glasses is playing a violin in front of a plant
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:53 AM
If folks are around for PAX U, I'll be leading a bunch of Counterpoint playtesting at the Unpub tables throughout the weekend! Come find me and let's make some music! 🎲✂️
Reposted by Nicole Maynard she/her
Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
Adulting is another forthcoming Indie Games Night Market title, this time tackling the stresses and self-care of an ordinary weekend. It is warm, inviting, and does the multi-victor thing without feeling like a cop-out. My review: spacebiff.com/2025/11/06/a...
Joy in the Burnout
Eric Dittmore’s Adulting is not Johnny O’Neal’s Adulthood, although it’s inevitable I’ll mix up the two titles somewhere in the text of this review. In fact, I already…
spacebiff.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Dan’s review beautifully articulates my intent behind Adulting. I’m so glad it resonates.
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
“Adulting holds up a mirror to our own busy lives... The stolen moments of joy amid the bustle. The relief of a helping hand from somebody sitting beside us. What a warm, inviting, comforting game.”
Reposted by Nicole Maynard she/her
Here it is in all its glory. 50 copies of Flip Stack Burger Shack ready for the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged! Let's see if they all fit in the suitcase...
October 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Here it is in all its glory. 50 copies of Flip Stack Burger Shack ready for the Indie Games Night Market at PAX Unplugged! Let's see if they all fit in the suitcase...