NATALIA NIKONOVA

Children's book illustrator

Hi! I’m an illustrator who loves bringing stories to life through both traditional watercolor and digital techniques.After graduating from art school, I worked as a layout and web designer for eight years. Along the way, I also studied watercolor to refine my artistic skills. Following my maternity leave, I felt inspired to pursue my true calling — children’s illustration.Since then, I’ve illustrated several children’s books. My first commissioned project was Wisdom from the Gita for Kids. I also illustrated two stories about the adventures of four children in the Wild Roots Series. In addition, I worked on It’s Not Because of Me, a gentle story about a little lion girl.I create my illustrations using either traditional watercolor or digital tools like Procreate and Adobe Photoshop, depending on the project’s needs. Creating illustrations for children’s books is my greatest passion, and being part of this magical world fills me with joy every day.