Nicola Robson

Nicola Robson – Designer

Children's Picture Book Illustrator and designer with a love for classical and whimsical designs through watercolour textures.

Overview

I’m a 31-year-old children’s book author and illustrator based in the UK. I live with my husband, our daughter, and a little zoo of pets (two dogs and three cats!).

I’ve been drawing since I was a kid and never grew out of it. As a lifelong animal lover and storyteller at heart, I’m passionate about creating illustrations that bring joy, spark imagination, and leave a lasting mark on childhood.

I love all things that show the magic of childhood, and I express this through textures, patterns and lots of colour!

I was diagnosed with autism aged 31 and am very passionate about any stories that support young readers learning about themselves - and that being yourself is okay! :)

I can't wait to meet you and hear about your story!

Services
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design
  • LV4 Advertising Design Diploma

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2023 — Present

TryHackMe

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

IncSub

Dec, 2020 — Dec, 2021 (about 1 year)

Portfolio

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Max and Buddy Explore Space!

Doctor, Tim

Tim Doctor

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Dizzy Izzy

Robson, Nicola

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
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Lotty and Teddy The Dancing Fountain

Kelly, Niamh

Lotty and Teddy

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Orangey and Ricky: Country Cat, City Cat

Coplan, Carole

Carole Coplan

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Boy Who Falls Up

Boone, Bradyn

Risen House Publishing

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Lonely Moon

Wright, Brittany

Brittany Wright

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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What To Do if an Elephant Follows You Home From the Zoo

Ortegren, Danielle

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Battle for Badgers Brow

Roberts, LA

Cover Design Illustration Typography
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The Quest for the Gold of Badgers Brow

Roberts, L A

Cover Design Illustration Typography
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Forever We Dream

Workman, Mark

Birdeto Books

Cover Design Illustration Typography

Nicola has 16 reviews

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Carole C.

Carole C.

Oct, 2025

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Nicola did a fantastic job illustrating my first children's book - Orangey and Ricky: Country Cat, City Cat. It was such a pleasure working with her, as well. She's an excellent communicator, very prompt in her communication, and organized. Our process went seamlessly! Each day I received illustr...
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Niamh K.

Niamh K.

Sep, 2025

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Working with Nicola has been an absolute dream. As this was my very first book, I didn’t know what to expect but Nicola was there at every step, guiding me with patience, creativity, and so much passion for her craft. She is warm, approachable, and a true professional, with excellent communicatio...
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Bradyn B.

Bradyn B.

Jul, 2025

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Working with Nicola was better than I could have dared hope for. As a first time author, I was so nervous about choosing my illustrator. There was no need for any fear with Nicola. She was a great listener and made sure she understood my vision. She was responsively daily so I could approve, tw...
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tim D.

tim D.

Dec, 2025

The collaboration I had with Nicola was great. She actually started earlier than expected and communicated with me throughout the whole process. She was very responsive - she was actually more responsive than I was at times due to an unexpected class I had to take which required travelling. I app...
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Catherine W.

Catherine W.

Dec, 2025

Nicola has been a joy to work with. Her passion for illustration and professionalism made the process of having my book illustrated feel genuinely fun. I am thrilled with the outcome. Thank you, Nicola!

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