Nykolai Aleksander is a German-born illustrator with two decades of experience in the print media and entertainment industry. Drawn to the visual and performing arts from a young age, she studied A-Level Music and Drama at Hurtwood House, but switched gears in the mid-2000’s to pursue visual art as a full-time career.

Her previous clients include Imagine Publishing, 3Dtotal, Bastei Lübbe, Future Publishing, and Giunti Editore.

Since 2020, she is working on multiple projects for GEM&I Books.

AWARDS & NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

2018
Digital Art Factory - Group Exhibition, Palazzo Velli, Rome (Italy)

2016
International All Media Competition - Winner (Digital Category), The Artist's Magazine

2012
Stellar Art Award, Digital Arts California
One of 25 artists in the Who is Who Advanced Photoshop yearbook (Germany)
Co-author of the first edition of Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop published by 3Dtotal (available on Amazon)

2010
Guest Judge for Digital Art Masters - Volume 6 - 3Dtotal Publishing

2009
3Dtotal Excellence Award
CG Excellence Award Nomination at CG Overdrive (Singapore)

2007
CG Society Choice Award

2006
Cover of Exposé 5 - The Finest Digital Art in the Known Universe - Ballistic Publishing