Grape Grimmy

Nicky Davis is a visual artist living and working in Houston, Texas. Davis’ work may at first appear quite whimsical, but his subject matter is often the dark side of humanity, the nature of spirituality and looming ecological concerns. His illustrative style is consistent across a diverse range of mediums, including: fine art, street murals, and merchandise. His work has been included in gallery exhibitions in New York City, Italy, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas and Houston and his murals have been featured by Red Bull and Seagram’s Gin, and at Art Basel. He received his Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Hou. Self-produced art toys are designer collectibles created and manufactured independently by the artist or small teams without the backing of a large toy company or mass-market brand. These toys are often highly personal, artistic expressions and are usually made in limited runs. Key Characteristics include independent creation where the artist is in control of the entire process from concept, sculpting, and painting to production and packaging. These are usually made in small batches, often 10–100 pieces, which adds to their rarity, made using materials like resin, sofubi (Japanese soft vinyl), or 3D-printed components.