Monika Nor-Cer
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Monika Nor-Cer
@monikanimated.bsky.social
Mid-century-inspired multidisciplinary artist
Paper cut pro, lenticular illusionist, animator extraordinaire
Bringing retro into the future 🚀
🥳 Happy Godzilla Day! 🦖

Today, November 3rd, we celebrate the King of the Monsters! Since his debut in 1954, Godzilla has been a cinematic icon, stomping his way through our imaginations and leaving behind a legacy of atomic-powered destruction and wonder.

#Kaiju #KingOfTheMonsters #Toho #Gojira
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
✨ SHOP UPDATE IS LIVE! ✨

The goodies you've seen at shows from August to October are now up on the site! But wait, there's more! I've also unlocked the vault and added a special drop of lenticulars and paper cuts!

#ShopUpdate #MidcenturyIllustration #lenticularart #papercutart #premiumprints
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
No tricks, all treats! 🎃 I've finally got some downtime after a non-stop run of shows, and you know what that means... a much anticipated shop update is coming this Friday! Keep your eyes peeled for all the new goodies.

#ShopUpdate #MidcenturyIllustration #lenticularart #papercutart
October 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Home Sweet Home! 😴 Phew! What a whirlwind of back-to-back shows! A massive, heartfelt thank you to absolutely everyone who stopped by my table at New York Comic Con and Baltimore Comic Con! Y'all brought incredible energy.

#commissions #orders #nycc #baltimorecomiccon #smallbusiness
October 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Good morning, Baltimore! ☀️

I'm here for my first ever #BaltimoreComicCon!

Come find my new Kermit paper cut and the print debuts of Turbo Granny, and Derpy & Sussie Maneki-neko! I've got a huge restock of prints and posters, too.

Find me today at Artist Alley Table H20!
#midcenturyillustration
October 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
NYC took the inventory, Baltimore gets the RE-STOCK! 💥
PLUS, a special debut: Grab the first prints of Derpy & Sussie and the two Turbo Grannys!

Find me at Artist Alley Table H20.

#baltimorecomiccon #midcenturyillustration
October 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Hi ho, Baltimore! 🐸 I've got a surprise just for you! I've whipped up another Kermit paper cut just for you—he's looking green and ready to meet you! Stop by Artist Alley H20 this weekend to see him in person.

#baltimorecomiccon #ArtistAlley #midcenturyillustration #papercutart #kermitthefrog
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Whew, no rest for the wicked (or the awesome 😉)!

Just wrapped up NYCC, and now I'm already getting ready for Baltimore Comic Con! 🎉 That's how it's done. ⭐

You can find me in Artist Alley, table H20, from October 17th - 19th! Come say hi! 👋

#BaltimoreComicCon #MidCenturyIllustration
October 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Day two of New York Comic Con is underway!
A lot of the exclusives might have found their new homes already, but don't worry—I've still got plenty of fantastic art for you to check out! 🎨🖼️
Come find me at Table K16!
P.S. If you're navigating the con, the official NYCC app is a lifesaver!

#NYCC
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
AHHH! It's officially NYCC time and I'm here! 🎉 I'm so excited to finally share all the new paper cuts, lenticulars, and posters (including the Powerline restock!) with you all.

Swing by Artist Alley, Table K16 and say hi! 👋

Have a happy, safe, and kind con!

#NYCC #Midcenturyillustration
October 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
TURBO GRANNY IS BACK FOR SECONDS (in NYC!) 👻👵 She already came with me to Anime NYC in August, but the ghost of Oda Nobunaga is back for more convention chaos!

This intricate, layered paper cut piece premieres THIS WEEKEND at NYCC!

#NYCC #DanDaDan #TurboGranny #PaperCut
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Yo! The main man is here!

I can't show up to NYCC without the OG Pizza Rat! (He came with me back in 2021, you know.)

Rizzo the Rat is ready to bring some street-smart attitude to your collection.

Premiering THIS WEEKEND at NYCC! 🧀

#NYCC #RizzoTheRat #papercutart
October 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Mee-mee-mee-meep! 🚨

The most long-suffering Muppet assistant has arrived! My Beaker paper cut art has arrived and is premiering at NYCC!

Layers of hand-cut paper bring his iconic panic to life in stunning 3D. Framed in an 11" x 14" floating frame. Be one to grab him!

#NYCC #Beaker #PaperCutArt
October 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The series grows... 🐭🧪

I'm SO excited to share a sneak peek at the next batch in my Muppet paper cut art series!

Get ready for some chaos and some rats...

Stay tuned for the full reveals! ✂️🎨

#PaperCutArt #Muppets #PaperArt #midcenturyillustration
October 4, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Guess who's heading back to the Big Apple next weekend for @newyorkcomiccon! 🗽🍎
This show is extra special—it was my first ever con! You know me, I like to jump straight into the deep end. 🏊‍♂️ Find me and all the exclusive goodies I'm bringing at Artist Alley, Table K16.
#NYCC2025
October 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Hello there! 👋 I can't believe I'm out here in Burbank for Legacy Expo. I'm here with all of my Star Wars work 💫 and then some. Looking forward to geeking out over Star Wars and mid century art. 😊🤝

#starwars #LegacyExpo #MidCenturyIllustration
September 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Introducing another Legacy Expo exclusives! This dynamic duo of Wicket W. Warrick and Princess Kneesaa are inspired by classic Kokeshi dolls and meticulously cut from paper.

Will you be taking one or both of these paper-cut Ewoks home with you this weekend?

#LegacyExpo #StarWars #PaperArt
September 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Inspired by the iconic "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi" scene from A New Hope, this paper cut Leia is exclusively available at Legacy Expo this weekend in Burbank, CA! This piece combines the classic Kokeshi doll style with a modern, intricate design, meticulously cut from paper.

#PaperArt #PrincessLeia
September 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I'm bringing the Women of the Galaxy to you for the first time ever at Legacy Expo next weekend! It's my first west coast event and I'm bringing all of my classic pieces, plus some new work I can't wait to share with you all.

#LegacyExpo #WestCoastBound #WomenOfTheGalaxy
September 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Happy Anime NYC weekend! It's finally time! If you're here, come say hi and check out the amazing artists in the Artist Alley at table K10. I'm under the giant Artist Alley sign.

#AnimeNYC #ArtistAlley #midcenturyillustration #lenticularart #cutpaperart
August 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
My latest obsession, Dandadan, is coming with me to Anime NYC! 👽 Don't miss this exclusive collection inspired by the series, featuring a premium matte print of Momo, a Maneki Neko paper cut of Turbo Granny, and a special lenticular print of Okarun. Get them first at NYC Anime.

#AnimeNYC
August 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Can't hit up Anime NYC without the real stars of Kpop Demon Hunters! ✨ This exclusive paper cut features everyone's favorite duo, Derby the blue tiger and Sussie the sassy magpie, reimagined as a lucky maneki-neko. Get ready to bring some serious K-pop energy and good luck home!

#AnimeNYC
August 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Huntrix shows you how it's done done done! I couldn't show up this weekend without these girls. You can grab a group poster or individual prints. Find me and my work at NYC Anime, Artist Alley K10.

#AnimeNYC #MidcenturyIllustration #Huntrix #KpopDemonHunters #ArtistAlley
August 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A little sneak peek of what's coming to NYC Anime this weekend! 🐰 Come find me at table K10 in Artist Alley to grab these new premium matte prints of Bunny Bulma, Bonnie from One Piece Egghead Island arc, and the mysterious Mistress 9.

#AnimeNYC #MidcenturyIllustration
August 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Heading back to Anime NYC! Find me in the Artist Alley at table K10. I'll have exclusive items you won't want to miss!

#AnimeNYC #ArtistAlley #DanDaDan #kpopdemonhunters #OnePiece #DragonBall #SailorMoon #midcenturyillustration
August 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM