Nicola Robson

Nicola Robson – Designer

An illustrator passionate about using colour and light (or lack of!) to craft stories that are both deeply emotive and richly atmospheric

Overview

Hey there! I’m Nicola. I’ve been working as a professional artist for over 8 years, both in-house and freelancing, and I’m so excited to share what I do!


I work in a variety of styles, but my most popular one is the comic book/pop-art style.


If you’re looking to bring a little bit of that magic to life, whether it’s for a children’s book or something else, let’s chat and make something awesome together!

Services
Fiction
Comics & Graphic Novels Coming of Age Middle Grade Fantasy New Adult Post-Apocalyptic Romantic Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design
  • LV4 Advertising Design Diploma

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2023 — Present

As a freelance illustrator, I've had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects that have honed my skills and fueled my creativity. From designing board game graphics and rule book covers to creating team logos and concept art, each project has been a unique challenge. I've also worked on illustration commissions and packaging designs, bringing diverse visions to life. Each experience has deepened my love for illustration and strengthened my ability to deliver work that meets and exceeds expectations.

My style is perfect for a range of books, but specifically graphic novels and comic books.

TryHackMe

Dec, 2021 — Nov, 2023 (almost 2 years)

A hands-on Creative Design Manager - this role involved art direction, providing feedback and team leadership, as well as hands-on illustrating and designing.

IncSub

Dec, 2020 — Dec, 2021 (about 1 year)

Creating illustrations and designs for web pages, blog posts and marketing materials.

Nicola has 3 reviews

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Mark W.

Mark W.

Nov, 2024

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Nicola created wonderful illustrations for the front and back covers of my debut YA novel, Forever We Dream, in October 2024. She did such an excellent job that I rehired her to create an illustration of the book's main characters. As before, she blew me away with her talent when I saw the characters I had created come to life in vivid color. She is efficient and always completes the work on ti...
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Leslie R.

Leslie R.

Nov, 2024

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If you want an extremely talented artist who will bring your concept to life in a fantastic way Nicola is the one for you. She is extremely professional throughout and communicates on a regular basis exchanging thoughts and ideas and is with you every step of the way on your shared journey. I am over the moon with the end result and hope to work with Nicola again in the near future. I recommend...
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Mark W.

Mark W.

Oct, 2024

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Nicola is an incredibly talented illustrator. I feel extremely fortunate to have had her design my novel's front and back cover illustrations. We developed a strong working relationship from the very start because she was able to interpret my ideas, enhance them, and bring them to life with vivid colors. The results exceeded my expectations. She works efficiently, consistently meets or exceeds ...
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