Brandon "ItsNkots" Alicea
Visual Artist | Graphic Designer | Digital Media Specialist
Creativity Costs Nothing,
My Beginnings.
““Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.””
Hey, I’m Brandon—though most people know me as ItsNkots (or just Nkots). I’m a USMC veteran, graphic designer, artist, and creative entrepreneur with a passion for bringing ideas to life through illustration, digital media, and visual storytelling.
My love for art started when I was 8, obsessively sketching characters inspired by Marvel, DC, and Saturday morning cartoons. My mother saw the spark and got me a Bob Ross painting kit—next thing I knew, I was teaching myself how to blend colors, create depth, and bring my imagination to life on canvas.
I pursued formal training at the Art Institute of NYC (Graphic Design) and Full Sail University (Digital Media & Design), where I refined my knowledge of perspective, color theory, and composition. But truth be told, I found the structured environment limiting—it wasn’t pushing me creatively. So, I took matters into my own hands, expanding my expertise across vector graphics, digital painting, branding, and multimedia design.
Now, my work is a fusion of traditional fine art techniques and modern digital innovations, balancing bold visuals with technical precision. Whether I’m designing, painting, or experimenting with new creative mediums, my goal is to make art that resonates.
I’m currently in the process of rebuilding my portfolio (after losing a lot of my original pieces), so consider this the start of something new. Follow my journey, check out my latest work, and let’s make something amazing together.