The Fix-It Man – My Illustration Process
The moment I read Dimity’s manuscript I was connected. The visuals of the characters, scenes and sub-stories came with such ease that my initial concept roughs were almost completed before the contracts had actually been signed! This post-it note layout...
The Fix-It Man – Book Launch Details
SAVE THE DATE The Fix-It Man is finally here! The Fix-It Man is beautiful hard cover book written by Dimity Powell and illustrated by me (Nicky Johnston). This picture book takes a poignant look at the way a young girl copes with the loss of her mother. Replacing and...Brave Danny – New Children’s Book
Brave Danny For teachers, parents and service professionals Australian children’s author Robin Adolphs, illustrator Nicky Johnston and the National Rural Women’s Coalition are proud to release a new children’s book called Brave Danny. This book brings the...Brave Danny – Book Launch
Last night was the launch of ‘Brave Danny’ written by Robin Adolphs and illustrated by me! The team from National Rural Women’s Coalition organised a wonderful event in Melbourne to celebrate the official release of this children’s book....2016 Art Auction: 52-Week Illustration Challenge
I am thrilled to share some delightful artwork created by the members of 52-Week Illustration Challenge. Artworks are listed in photo albums under each artist’s name – you can see the entire range HERE Original and prints are available and bidding starts...
Announcing more exciting news
I have TWO things to be really excited about right now…. Firstly, I am proud to able to share the cover of ‘The Fix-It Man’ written by Dimity Powell (illustrated by me!), a beautiful children’s book that will be launched March next year...
52 Week Illustration Challenge 2016
Due to my rather busy book illustrating schedule, I haven’t been able to keep up with doing all of the weekly themes for 52-Week Illustration Challenge…. Here are some of the pieces I have managed this year! Week 9: Watercolour Week 10: Animal Week 11:...My Virtual Cup of Tea and chat with author/illustrator Tania McCartney
I am excited to share a virtual cup of tea with author/illustrator Tania McCartney to celebrate the launch of her latest book Australia Illustrated. I have known about this project for such a long time and I am thrilled to see it finally be produced into the most...
Art Space Showcase – Joanne Stead
Art Space Showcase’ is where I love to share fellow artists and their work spaces. Meet 52-week Illustration Challenge member Joanne Stead and her ‘art space’…… 1. Describe your art space… I work wherever I can find the space in my...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
