Exciting news: my book, Quietest Places in New York City, is now available to pre-order! Writing this book allowed me to explore three of my favorite things: New York, mental health, and sustainability. You can order here: www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780789...

This summer, I've been building an app called Free Time! It's designed to break the habit of checking distracting apps To access your apps, you have to: 1. Solve a puzzle 2. Notice where you are 3. Breathe If you want to beta test, you can get on the waitlist here: forms.gle/nkv6Y1fyoHjB...

I'm so excited to be a guest K. Woodman-Maynard’s comic-making workshop, K’s Kettle, on August 19th at 3 pm EST. We'll be drawing short comics on the theme of weather! You'll learn how to make comics and communicate about climate through color, weather, and mood. RSVP here: lu.ma/h60ae86g

NYC’s 2025 Mayoral Election Primary is June 24th with early voting beginning June 14th. The election uses Ranked Choice Voting where voters rank up to 5 candidates. Learn how to make your vote + voice count! My amazing studiomate Skye Mahaffie and I collaborated on this project!

Vauban is a suburb of Freiburg, Germany, and one of the most sustainable neighborhoods in Europe. It’s known for its energy-efficient homes and its commitment to car-free living. Learn more in the latest edition of Sustainable Storytelling: www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

I teach a Climate Art 101 course, and the next cohort starts in 2 weeks! Over 300 pieces of climate art have been created by the community in the past year. If you want to learn how to use your creativity to make art about climate change solutions, learn more here: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

A new bill just passed by the House threatens to cut funding for clean energy. Call your senators to tell them to protect the IRA and America’s clean energy future. Here's how to call: www.climatechangemakers.org/call Source: @michael-thomas.bsky.social

Once a month, I publish a Sustainable Storytelling series. This month, we explore artists who use glaciers as their subject or medium. I believe that art is a climate solution. Read the case studies about 5 climate artists here: www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

Paris cut air pollution by 50% in 17 years. How? By adding 680 miles of bike lanes and banning cars on 100 streets. This is my formal request for more bike lanes in NYC please! 🚲

I'm hosting a free climate art workshop about How to make an Infographic on May 29th at 1pm! RSVP here: lu.ma/fq2xz805

I'm so excited to launch a brand new version of the So You Want to Work in Climate sheet! This is a crowdsourced collection of 500+ resources for people who want to work in climate. nicolekelner.notion.site/So-You-Want-...

I'm launching a new version of the So You Want to Work in Climate spreadsheet next week and am looking for a few beta testers who want to share feedback! Comment if you want to get an early look and share your thoughts 👀

Just put out the Creative Climate Guide for Earth Month This is a curated list of climate art events + volunteer opportunities. My goal is to make it easier for you to find a creative community + take meaningful climate action! View the full list here www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/creative-c...

Tomorrow is the last day to get the early bird discount for my Climate Art 101 Course! This 6-week virtual course will teach you how to use art as a powerful tool to simplify climate topics and inspire action. If you want to learn more, shoot me a message or go to: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

New York is truly a busy (climate) city ☀️ Thank you to @itselectric.bsky.social for commissioning me to make this epic Richard Scarry-inspired art for Earth Day! Shoutout to a few of the amazing climate tech companies here

As a climate artist, I think a lot about how color can help communicate climate solutions effectively. Here are some of my thoughts on how to use color psychology for climate storytelling! www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

I’m excited to share that the next cohort of Climate Art 101 starts June 2nd! This 6-week virtual course will teach you how to use art as a powerful tool to simplify climate topics and inspire action. Learn more: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

This is what tray tables were meant for right?

Ok grand reveal... Here is my new Substack logo! Thank you to everyone who helped vote and provided feedback last week. It truly made a huge difference 🙌 What do you think? Subscribe here: www.artsandclimatechange.com

First time playing around with mixed media! Having so much fun 😍

It's time for my Creative Recommendations for April! Some highlights: - Getting new Caran d’Ache Luminance pencils - The best episode of Survivor last week that made me cry so much 😭 - Artist in residency at a chateau in France Read here: www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/creative-r...

In the effort of learning in public, I'm trying a whole new direction after some feedback from you all yesterday! Do you like this new direction or prefer the ones from yesterday?

Ok I'm doubling down on Substack and working on a new logo. Which do you like best? Feedback is welcome!

I'm kicking off a new monthly edition of my newsletter called the Creative Climate Guide It's a roundup of events + volunteer opportunities. My goal is to make it easier for you to find a creative community + take meaningful climate action! Read here: www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/creative-c...

Does anyone have an event that relates to climate art they want me to share in my newsletter going out tomorrow? Shoot me a DM with the link! It can be anywhere hosted in the country or online 😊

Stop scrolling and take a breath with me Welcome to Day 1 of Mindful Coloring If the news feels overwhelming + stressful, you’re not alone. This series is here to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and take care of yourself Send this to a friend who might need a deep breath today 💖

It’s been INCREDIBLE to see Roberta make this epic climate striped quilt during my Climate Art 101 Course I’m about to announce the next cohort of the class if you want to get on the waitlist here: nicolekelner.com/pages/course

I have a very organized spreadsheet to track my book progress and I officially only have 2 more places to paint … I’m feeling relieved yet nostalgic for the stress in a way I've never experienced. This project has been so dreamy work on and stressful at times but I don’t want the painting to end!

I’m working on the introduction for my book, Quietest Places in New York City, and crafting my own definition of quiet. So, I would love to know what quiet means to you? If you want to take a minute and fill out a few questions, I may include a quote from you in the book! forms.gle/Q276gNRTB74w...

Yosemite National Park is 750,000 acres of pure natural beauty—but it’s at risk. The Trump administration cut 1,000 National Park Service jobs, including a dozen at Yosemite We need to speak up to save our National Parks. Here's the link to a petition: act.npca.org/page/79522/a...

Creating this painting for @theclimatevote.bsky.social was so special. I go to their local Hour of Actions in Brooklyn and they have built such an incredible community of people taking climate action. Get involved here: www.climatechangemakers.org/events-and-t...

It's time for my Creative Recommendations for March Reading: The Creative Act Learning: New Yorker Cartoons w/ @sofiawarrenart.bsky.social and @jasonadamk.bsky.social at @juliarothman.bsky.social Studio Listening to: Critics at Large Read the rest: www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/creative-r...

I'm back with my Sustainable Storytelling series! This week, we’re diving under the sea to explore creative climate solutions 🌊 Learn about the artificial reefs made of decommissioned subway cars and marble sculptures off the coast of Italy. Read here: www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/sustainabl...

I took a workshop with K Woodman-Maynard and Sequential Arts Workshop on how to make comics about childhood obsessions It was soo fun making a silly little comic about the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I want to make more art about nostalgia! What was your childhood obsessions?

I have big news... I got a book deal!! It's called Quietest Places in New York City. This book is my love letter to New York City, exploring hidden pockets of calm within the chaos of the city If you want to get on the waitlist for when it goes live, go to quietestplaces.com

The Trump administration fired 1,000 workers in the National Park Service last week These people take care of the most beautiful places in our country and keep both the land + people safe I just signed a petition to Congress to protect the National Park Service staff act.npca.org/page/79522/a...

Peanut Butter & Jelly. @nicolekelner.bsky.social & @jamiemanley.bsky.social

I'm open for Earth Day commissions! If you want a custom watercolor infographic for your company or climate art to celebrate Earth Month, shoot me a note. I also do climate art workshops for teams. Here's one of my favorite pieces I did for it's electric last Earth Day!

It's time for my creative recommendations for February! www.artsandclimatechange.com/p/creative-r...

It was so fun to create this illustration for @terradotdo.bsky.social after I did their Learning for Action course last year! Working in climate feels like a rollercoaster and Terra.do does an amazing job of bringing together curriculum + community to help turn climate anxiety into climate action

5 love languages for climate nerds

Happy Galentine’s Day!  My bio has always been “Just trying to be the Leslie Knope of climate.” So naturally we have to do it up for Galentine’s! 💖 Who are some women in climate that inspire you? Let’s celebrate them today! I'll start-- @ayanaeliza.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com

Green Green Flags 🌱

Date ideas for your climate cutie 💖

There should be a word for cozy activities becoming instantly better in proportion to how gross it is outside

Show some love for a climate cutie this Valentine’s Day 💖 I made a pack of printable valentine’s cards to give out like we’re in elementary school again 😅 Download here: www.nicolekelner.com/products/valentines-day-climate-cards-digital-download

Happy February, we made it 🙌

Had a blast talking about how to use art as a tool for climate comms last week for Climate Reality Project!

Up next in showing progress over perfection: here is what I made in watercolor class this week! Got to try out using gauche for the snow on the roof which was a fun experiment.

Now we're cooking with magnets! 🧲