Nicky is a mum to four boys, an artist, a primary educator and a children’s book author and illustrator. She is based in Melbourne and as well as teaching, she works from home writing and illustrating in her art studio.

Her books include Finding Bunny, Amira’s Suitcase, Jørn’s Magnificent Imagination and Coco Series to name a few. See her entire list of books HERE.

Nicky loves visiting schools, sharing her journey of becoming a successful author and illustrator, inspiring students to become writers and illustrators themselves. With a huge range of original artworks from her books, she aims to help children understand the process of creating a children’s book. She also loves taking illustration workshops, where the children can have hands on experience honing their own drawing skills.

Nicky is the illustrator representative for the annual Author/Illustrator KIDLITVIC – Meet the Publishers Conference. She works alongside founder Alison Reynolds, authors Coral Vass and Julie Grasso. She helps create a valuable and important opportunity assisting her fellow author and illustrator collegues in their professional development.