About & Contact
Nicole Wong
I was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, with both parents in the arts—my dad was a designer and painter, and my mom was a fashion illustrator and art teacher. So when I was a kid I never thought of becoming anything except an illustrator. I drew constantly as a girl—including on the walls behind furniture, where my mom would find drawings years later. I received my first freelance illustration job when I was 12. As I grew up I wanted to learn more, and graduated from RISD with a BFA in illustration. Now, I’m happily a full-time illustrator of children’s books. I continue to live in Fall River with my husband, daughter, mean kitty, and happy, high energy dogs.
If you have other inquiries or just want to say hi
feel free to email me at
painternik@nicole-wong.com