Nicole Allin

@nicoleallin

A Canadian kidlit illustrator living in B.C., she enjoys knitting, video games and consuming copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. A SCBWI member and currently looking for representation! More of my artwork is at www.allinart.net !

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Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· 11d

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day, hello everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to growing new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and is also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit

Two children look on in shock as a massive plant burst forth in a shower of vines and flowers from a tiny flower pot. The bag of E-Z GRO that one kid is holding probably has something to do with it!

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jul 14

Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a children's book illustrator from Vancouver, B.C. who's looking for new book, magazine, and greeting card projects! 🎨 www.allinart.net ✉️ allinart@fastmail.fm #kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration #kidlit

A rather major mistake was made with the amount of EZ GRO fertilizer used and now our two young florists are faced with a massive floral overgrowth!

A baby happily bounces along the kettle drums in an orchestra, he's having the time of his life!

A group of cats sit in a Christmas tree, knocking ornaments off the branches and otherwise being very naughty. They all look pretty smug about their bad behavior.

An orange cat in a sailor outfit looks through a spyglass as the paper boat he's on sinks. He looks rather worried about it!

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jul 2

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and is also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit

A large stone troll looks ruefully over his shoulder at the several sheep happily nibbling on the grass growing on his shoulders. There is also a sheep grazing atop his head, currently going unnoticed.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jun 30

Bear, what are you doing, those tulips were prize-winning! (Or, I had some thoughts about incorporating some watercolor into my paintings and it was really fun!) #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit #art

A brown bear playfully stomps all over a bed of tulips, cheerfully holding a single flower in its mouth. The tulip beds are an absolute disaster, and the gardener will most likely throw a fit once they see the mess.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jun 16

A heads up for folks who love roses- the VanDusen gardens have a pretty spectacular display going on right now!

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jun 12

Wooho! We have a new release date- November 3rd, 2026! Come Bach Back Baby from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by Nicole Allin (that's me!) #KidLit #CanKidLit #illustration

Members of a classical orchestra chase a very fast baby across the stage. The baby is having a grand time, everyone else is not.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jun 4

Happy 5th Birthday #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Nicole Allin, an 80’s kid, Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects (and I'm also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit

A girl with badly crimped hair is flopped over on an orange shag carpet reading a book amidst piles of books. The book she is reading is propped up against a large fuzzy dog who is fast asleep.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· May 7

Time out T-Rex! You've gotta share that birthday cake! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and I'm also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit

A greedy T-Rex is chowing down on an entire birthday cake when the rest of the dinosaurs at the party catch him in the act.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Apr 28

Saw these two while I was walking along the seawall- the little guy kept trying to make a break for it! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #family

An elderly man in an orange ball cap is being pulled along by his grandson while on a walk. They're both having a very lovely time!

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Apr 15

Welp! Looks like Come Bach Back Baby (from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by yours truly) has unfortunately had its release date be a bit delayed. Keep an eye out for the new release date announcement! #kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Apr 14

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Nicole Allin, a children's book illustrator from Vancouver, B.C. who's looking for new #kidlit and greeting card design projects! 🎨 www.allinart.net ✉️ allinart@fastmail.fm #kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration

A young scuba diver is surprised by a school of very, very, very LARGE fish.

An orchestra stage is being slowly set up from panel to panel. Musicians are tuning up and talking amongst themselves, only to be surprised when a musician with a baby stroller rolls onstage.

A rather terrified crocodile clutches his tail as he is menaced by dozens of ominously shadowy creatures with glowing green eyes.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Apr 9

It's #NationalUnicornDay! 🦄 #unicornday #kidlitart #CanKidlit #unicorns

A very small green goblin is riding a unicorn with a giant mane of hot pink hair. The unicorn's mane is constantly flying into the little goblin's face, but she's still having a good time.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Apr 2

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard folks, I hope you're all having an eggcellent day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to new projects in '26! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit #EasterEggs

A group of eggs getting ready for Easter by cannonballing into little pools of patterned egg dye.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Feb 10

Super excited that my artwork is being featured on the front page of SCBWI for the Member Benefits section! Thank you #SCBWI ! And congrats to my fellow illustrators Sally Chen (Global Regional) and Kristen Solecki (Awards). #kidlitart #kidlit #CanKidLit

Snippet of the front page of SCBWI where the artwork of Nicole Allin, Sally Chen and Kristen Solecki are featured. Nicole Allin's artwork is circled with arrows and exclamation points because she is super excited about being featured.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Feb 5

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver looking for picture book opportunities (and representation)! Happy early Valentine's Day everyone! 🎨 www.allinart.net

A young girl is crammed into a cupid outfit, complete with fluffy tutu, wings, and heart-bopper headband. She is NOT happy about it.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jan 8

It's the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of the year! Happy New Year everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration

A mouse knight carrying a large banner sits upon an armored French bulldog. The dog's paws are very muddy!

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Dec 23

Happy Holidays everyone! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

A sleepy star yawns as they trot off to bed holding their teddy bear. Text on the art reads ‘to all a good night’.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Dec 4

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new projects and also seeking representation! I wish all of you a Happy Holiday season and may all of your cats behave! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Nov 6

Hello everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver based illustrator who also enjoys running around on a fine fall day! I'm available for PBs and am also seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlit #illustrator #illustration

A small dachshund in a red vest chases after a scarecrow holding a tennis ball.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Oct 2

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator hoping your October is full of treats, not tricks! I'm looking for new PB and board book projects,and you can see more of my work over at www.allinart.net

A selection of poison apples are offered to a group of trick or treaters, all of whom are actual monsters except for one who is very nervous!

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator living in Vancouver who can't believe it's September already! I'm available for picture books and board books- and also looking for representation. 🎨 www.allinart.net

A grumpy seagull in swim shorts looks annoyed at the first few leaves of fall.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Aug 7

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! Happy August everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator open to picture books and board books. I'm also seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jul 3

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing chaos! And dinosaurs! Available for picture books and board books- and currently seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net

A group of children tackle the theme park mascot Rexy the dinosaur.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Jun 5

Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator currently seeking representation who loves drawing animals of all types, especially if they're green! Portfolio over at: www.allinart.net

A frog pokes its head out from under a lillypad while several tadpoles swim around in the pond. There is a very tiny worried tadpole under the frog's arm.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· May 21

Now that TUG OF THE PLUG is out I can share some of the process illustrations! Here's some studies of the leading crocodile, Wiley! #kidlitart #kidlit If you'd like to check out the book where he's from: starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it...

Sketches of a crocodile named Wiley singing in the tub, looking anxious and having a tantrum, from the book Tug of the Plug by Starfishbay Publishing.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· May 5

Hooray! Today (In Australia, New Zealand & the United Kingdom)- TUG OF THE PLUG, written by Sarah Jancevski and illustrated by yours truly, is out! 🥳 starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it... #kidlit #kidlitart

A children's book cover for Tug of the Plug, written by Sarah Jancevski and Illustrated by Nicole Allin. The cover features a yelling crocodile being pulled into a pile of soap bubbles.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· May 1

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an illustrator who loves animals of all shapes, sizes and levels of cleanliness! This illustration is from my work on TUG OF THE PLUG, written by Sarah Jancevski, available May 5th from Starfish Bay Children’s Books! #kidlitart #kidlit 🎨 www.allinart.net

A very worried crocodile scrambles as he's pulled down the drain of a bathtub in a whirling tornado.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Apr 29

Hello everyone, sorry I disappeared for a bit. I did not, in fact fall off the face of the planet- I moved to Vancouver! (While illustrating a #kidlit book at the same time, phew!) I moved away from Canada when I was a kid, so this is going to be a pretty big adventure! #kidlitart #CanKidLit

Happy beaver joyfully throws handfuls of maple leaves into the air.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Mar 6

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit #illustrator who loves drawing animals of all types! Open to work on picture books and currently seeking representation. My portfolio is over at www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art

A group of animals sitting on letters spelling out Nicole Allin. Each letter has an animal whose first letter of its name corresponds to the letter they're sitting on. A newt is on the N, an ibex is on the I, a cat on the C, an octopus on the O and so on.

Nicole Allin@nicoleallin· Feb 6

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator available for both projects and representation! Check out my portfolio over at www.allinart.net