People often say how they love my illustration ‘style’ and that they recognise my work immediately. This fascinates me, for I struggle see this and feel baffled about what my style actually is. All I know is that I create with very little conscious thoughts about style, allowing my ideas to flow straight from my heart to my hand.
Recently, it was suggested that my illustration style was PERFECT for a particular children’s book manuscript and I was asked if I would be interested in it.
Did they really say my ‘style’ was perfect??
Upon receiving the manuscript, I knew by the second line that it was perfect for me. It resonated with me so deeply my heart immediately filled with emotion. Creating a sample illustration for this story, was an absolute pleasure, an honour and brought me pure joy. There were no expectations, no guarantees that anything would come from this, but deep down I knew there was something very special about this story.
With my fingers and toes constantly crossed, and my heart trusting the timely alignment of the stars above, I waited. However, the story never left my mind, and I would often find my random sketches veering back to the same characters, with their settings and emotions.
My dreams were answered, my gut was right. This children’s book was actually going to happen.
I am utterly thrilled to share that together with talented author Dimity Powell, we will be creating a very touching and poignant children’s book. We have been busting to share this wonderful news and can now shout it from the rooftops!
I feel very blessed to be part of a fabulous team and I cannot wait to share this touching children’s book with you.
Of course I my sketch books are filled with loads of ideas already, but for now here’s the envelope containing the signed book contracts.
You can check out Dimity’s blog HERE and follow her on Facebook HERE.
Stay tuned for more information about this children’s book coming soon.
It’s official! The contracts are signed, sealed and delivered…
Staying creative,
Nicky x
Congratulations Nicky and Dimity, what a fantastic team 🙂
I can’t wait to see this book in print.
Dee xx
Thank you so much Dee, I am thrilled to bits to be working with gorgeous Dimity x
Your style is YOU – all over! Thank goodness for the rest of us because you are a class act!! Congratulations, Nicky! So happy for you!!
Awww thank you Julie, you are so lovely. x
Congratulations to both of you!
Thanks Wendy, I feel very blessed. x
Congratulations Nicky.
Thank you Caz xx
Congratulations to both of you. Look forward to getting a copy in the future.
Thank you so much Robert 🙂
Well, you just know how I feel. Just so FULL of feelings – the best kind – knowing how you will give soul and breath to this story Nicky. xx
xxx thank you Dim xxx
Congratulations to you both. What a beautiful collaboration. Looking forward to the new book!
Thank you Kayleen xxx
Congratulations Nic. I can’t wait to see and hear more about this new book. I love it when the stars align and dreams come true. Couldn’t have happened to a more Beautiful and talented soul.
Thank you Lisa, that is so lovely of you.
I am so pleased for you and Dimity. I reckon you guys will make an AWESOME team!
Thanks so much George, I feel so blessed.
What a cool combo you two will make!
I love Dimity’s passion about everything that matters, and we’re so lucky to have her presence shining amongst our tribe of writers and illustrators up here in Queensland.
Can’t wait to you what you two produce.
I love your work too, Nicky. 🙂 xx
Thank you Sheryl, this story of Dimity’s is just gorgeous and I am so thrilled to be part of it.