Driven by a deep sense of curiosity, I’m constantly looking for new ways to create perspective through illustration and printmaking. My work often begins with an everyday observation — a sidewalk crack, a streetlight glow, the shape of an unfamiliar building — and evolves into something more dream-like and interpretive. Whether I’m sketching from a walk around the block or exploring the quiet stories of small towns, I’m drawn to the beauty of the overlooked and the magic that exists in ordinary moments. As a screen printer and printmaker, I value process just as much as the final image. I like when the evidence of the human hand shows through — the slight misregistrations, the texture of a coffee stain on paper, or the imperfections that come from working analog. There’s something uniquely personal about those “mistakes,” the ones only I could make. They remind me that art-making is a living, breathing act — not just a product, but a record of time, effort, and attention. In all my work, I aim to create a sense of warmth, place, and wonder — a quiet invitation to see the world a little differently.
Nicholas Nocera is an illustrator, printmaker, and screen printer based in Columbus, Ohio. Through his studio, Rewind Press, he creates bold, hand-drawn work that celebrates the charm of everyday life. Inspired by small towns, neighborhood walks, and overlooked moments, his art blends nostalgia with a dream-like sense of place. His process often includes unconventional techniques — like staining paper with brewed coffee — and he embraces the imperfections that come with working by hand, valuing the texture and evidence of the human touch. Nocera’s work has been featured on gig posters, editorial pieces, branding, and limited edition prints. Whether illustrating a quiet corner of a street or pulling a screen print with slightly off-kilter ink, his work invites viewers to slow down and rediscover the beauty in the familiar.