Nicola is an artist specialising in botanical illustrations. Living and working near Edinburgh, Scotland, Nicola paints highly detailed contemporary watercolours inspired by nature.
Born in Aberdeen and having spent her childhood in Africa and Scotland, Nicola studied geography and planning at University before working for The Countryside Commission for Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage.
Having always had an interest in drawing and painting, Nicola began studying botanical illustration
at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in 2008, taking a range of classes and completing the RBGE two year Diploma in Botanical Illustration in 2012.
- 2015 Royal Horticultural Society Silver Medal Awarded for 'All Glory is Fleeting' - Papaver Flowering
- 2013 BISCOT Silver Gilt Medal Awarded for Edible Plants of the Rosaceae Family
- 2010-2012 RBGE Diploma with Distinction in Botanical Illustration
- 2009-2010 RBGE Botanical Illustration Foundation Course
- Member of the Edinburgh Society of Botanical Artists, since 2012
- Member of the Scottish Society of Botanical Artists, since 2016