Nicole Kelner
@nicolekelner.bsky.social
Just trying to be the Leslie Knope of climate. Making climate art 🎨 Author of Electrify Everything: The Clean Energy Coloring Book | nicolekelner.com | http://artsandclimatechange.com | nicolegkelner@gmail.com
I launched my app, Free Time, last week and have been overwhelmed with the positive response 🥹
That last review is from my dad, who is playing the piano more because he’s scrolling less 🥲
apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
That last review is from my dad, who is playing the piano more because he’s scrolling less 🥲
apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I launched my app, Free Time, last week and have been overwhelmed with the positive response 🥹
That last review is from my dad, who is playing the piano more because he’s scrolling less 🥲
apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
That last review is from my dad, who is playing the piano more because he’s scrolling less 🥲
apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
I am so proud of illustrating this children’s book, The Clean Green Neighborhood, for the Building Decarbonization Coalition
It’s a bilingual English-Spanish children’s book that celebrates the union workers building clean
Save 15% off with code PREORDERTCGN
buildingdecarb.org/product/clea...
It’s a bilingual English-Spanish children’s book that celebrates the union workers building clean
Save 15% off with code PREORDERTCGN
buildingdecarb.org/product/clea...
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I am so proud of illustrating this children’s book, The Clean Green Neighborhood, for the Building Decarbonization Coalition
It’s a bilingual English-Spanish children’s book that celebrates the union workers building clean
Save 15% off with code PREORDERTCGN
buildingdecarb.org/product/clea...
It’s a bilingual English-Spanish children’s book that celebrates the union workers building clean
Save 15% off with code PREORDERTCGN
buildingdecarb.org/product/clea...
I'm officially launching Free Time: the Mindful Screen Time app!
I created it because I was feeling hooked on social media when I needed to share my art. I wanted a way to use my phone for work with more intention and balance.
You can try it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
I created it because I was feeling hooked on social media when I needed to share my art. I wanted a way to use my phone for work with more intention and balance.
You can try it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm officially launching Free Time: the Mindful Screen Time app!
I created it because I was feeling hooked on social media when I needed to share my art. I wanted a way to use my phone for work with more intention and balance.
You can try it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
I created it because I was feeling hooked on social media when I needed to share my art. I wanted a way to use my phone for work with more intention and balance.
You can try it here: apps.apple.com/us/app/free-...
For the past 4 months I've been building an app to use your phone more mindfully called Free Time.
I just found out I got approved by the App Store!!
I'm doing one more week of beta testing if anyone wants to try it out early!
forms.gle/1F6ygkipJk6H...
I just found out I got approved by the App Store!!
I'm doing one more week of beta testing if anyone wants to try it out early!
forms.gle/1F6ygkipJk6H...
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For the past 4 months I've been building an app to use your phone more mindfully called Free Time.
I just found out I got approved by the App Store!!
I'm doing one more week of beta testing if anyone wants to try it out early!
forms.gle/1F6ygkipJk6H...
I just found out I got approved by the App Store!!
I'm doing one more week of beta testing if anyone wants to try it out early!
forms.gle/1F6ygkipJk6H...
I loved getting to create the poster for DERVOS this year!
It's truly the energy event of the year, hosted by @DER_Task_Force and produced by the Constructive team.
Grab a ticket here for Oct 17 + 18 on Governor's Island: luma.com/dervos2025
It's truly the energy event of the year, hosted by @DER_Task_Force and produced by the Constructive team.
Grab a ticket here for Oct 17 + 18 on Governor's Island: luma.com/dervos2025
October 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I loved getting to create the poster for DERVOS this year!
It's truly the energy event of the year, hosted by @DER_Task_Force and produced by the Constructive team.
Grab a ticket here for Oct 17 + 18 on Governor's Island: luma.com/dervos2025
It's truly the energy event of the year, hosted by @DER_Task_Force and produced by the Constructive team.
Grab a ticket here for Oct 17 + 18 on Governor's Island: luma.com/dervos2025
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...
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...
August 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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...
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...
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...
August 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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...
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
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
August 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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
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!
My amazing studiomate Skye Mahaffie and I collaborated on this project!
June 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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!
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...
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...
May 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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...
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
If you want to learn how to use your creativity to make art about climate change solutions, learn more here: nicolekelner.com/pages/course
May 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
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
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
May 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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
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
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! 🚲
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! 🚲
May 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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! 🚲
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 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-...
nicolekelner.notion.site/So-You-Want-...
May 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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-...
nicolekelner.notion.site/So-You-Want-...
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
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
April 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
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
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
April 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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
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
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 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
April 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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 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?
April 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is what tray tables were meant for right?
First time playing around with mixed media! Having so much fun 😍
April 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
First time playing around with mixed media! Having so much fun 😍
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?
Do you like this new direction or prefer the ones from yesterday?
April 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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?
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!
Which do you like best? Feedback is welcome!
March 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ok I'm doubling down on Substack and working on a new logo.
Which do you like best? Feedback is welcome!
Which do you like best? Feedback is welcome!
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 💖
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 💖
March 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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 💖
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 💖
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 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!
March 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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 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!
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...
We need to speak up to save our National Parks. Here's the link to a petition: act.npca.org/page/79522/a...
March 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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...
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...
Get involved here: www.climatechangemakers.org/events-and-t...
March 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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...
Get involved here: www.climatechangemakers.org/events-and-t...