Hi I'm Nicki, an children's picture book illustrator based in Manchester, UK. I love creating cute, playful, and colourful artwork that celebrates the tender, joy-filled moments of childhood. Working in Procreate and incorporating traditional textures into my work, I bring to life engaging, expressive characters with a strong belief in the power of representation in both art and storytelling.

With a love for bright palettes, thoughtful composition, and heartfelt narratives, I combine my illustration skills with my background in graphic design to craft pieces that are both visually striking and full of character. 

Much of my inspiration comes from daily life with my children, with their perspectives, humour, and honesty constantly shape my artistic journey.  Life with my two children adds plenty of chaos, all of which finds its way into the stories I tell through my art.

When I'm not illustrating you'll find me in the pottery studio hand building pieces and experimenting with glazes. 

I am proudly represented by Imogen Holmes at Astound Agency for children’s book illustration, licensing, and greeting cards.

For enquiries regarding my availability, please contact imogen@astound.us.

To reach me directly, you can email nickiodonoghue.illustration@gmail.com.