Philippa Nikulinsky

Philippa Nikulinsky, born in 1942, is an artist and botanical illustrator based in Western Australia.

Biography

Nikulinsky was born in Kalgoorlie in 1942, a remote region in central Western Australia. She began working as an illustrator of natural history in the mid 1970s, specialising in plants from harsh environments. Her illustrations have been included in many books and magazines. She is the author or coauthor of books on plants, animals, and their environment. Other works include the cover art for Landscope, scientific journals, and other publications.

Nikulinsky has made contributions to "Flora of Australia". She is the author of a work on "Banksia menziesii" (Firewood Banksia), provided illustrations and text to "Life on the Rocks" (with Stephen Hopper), and a large format art book called "Soul of the Desert". Many of her works include several organisms, illustrating the ecological relationships of the primary subject, and are noted for possessing high levels of detail while still maintaining a sense of spontaneity. As with other botanical illustrators, she works primarily in watercolour.

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