by Nicky | Oct 1, 2020 | Announcement, Launch
Today is the release of Piper Picks the Perfect Pet! During Covid-19 lockdown, my son made this little stop motion animation to help celebrate the release of new book Piper Picked the Perfect Pet . Written by Caroline Tuohey, illustrated by Nicky Johnston, published...
by Nicky | Sep 8, 2020 | Announcement, Launch
Here it is…. Piper Picks the Perfect Pet BOOK TRAILER! Check it out! Written by Caroline Tuohey, illustrated by Nicky Johnston, published by Ford St Publishing Download Piper Picks the Perfect Pet Teacher Notes HERE Activity 1 – Book...
by Nicky | Jul 15, 2020 | Illustration
I am asked A LOT about the process I use to stretch my watercolour paper, so while preparing my paper for a new book I am illustrating (The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp – written by Paul Russel, EK Books) I decided to record my process. Now, I...
by Nicky | Jun 1, 2020 | Announcement, Launch, Printable
Welcome to the world COCO Big City Kitty! Coco lived on the top floor of the tallest building on Meowington Avenue. Her days were filled with action, excitement, noise and activity. And nothing made Coco happier than being a Big City Kitty. To celebrate the release of...
by Nicky | Sep 4, 2019 | Illustration
I love reflecting on the whole process of a book. Especially when I go back to some of my very first sketches. The evolution of illustrations can happen quite quickly but generally take many, many sketches to finally get the perfect story telling illustrations before...