Amira’s Suitcase – Illustration Process
Illustration Process – Amira’s Suitcase Below is the illustration process I used to create the illustrations for Amira’s Suitcase. Amira’s Suitcase was such a beautiful book to illustrate. I loved working with the colour palette of rich, deep...
Piper Picks the Perfect Pet – animation
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...
Book Trailer ~ Piper Picks the Perfect Pet
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...
How I Stretch my Watercolour Paper
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...
Coco Big City Kitty is here!
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...
Illustration Process – Under the Same Sky
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...
Book Trailer ~ Under the Same Sky
Here it is…. Under the Same Sky BOOK TRAILER! Check it out! Written by Robert Vescio, illustrated by Nicky Johnston, published by New Frontier Publishing Download Under the Same Sky kids’ Activities: SPOT the DIFFERENCE COLOUR IN SHEET...
Illustration Process – At the end of Holyrood Lane
Where do I start? For this book (At the end of Holyrood Lane) I began with sticky notes to create my initial thumbnails. Due to my full life, I set up a folder that I would take with me everywhere so I could use all my available time to jot down my ideas. From these...About Nicky Johnston
Nicky is a children’s book author and illustrator. Read more about Nicky HERE
Professional Member of:
The Style File Illustration Portfolio
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Australian Society of Authors
