About Me

I am a science illustrator and graphic designer currently based in Washington, DC. I had always dreamt of becoming either a scientist or an artist since I was very young. After completing my master’s degree in Ecology and working in conservation education for a couple of years, I decided to combine my passion for science and art to become a full-time independent science illustrator and graphic designer, where I could continue contributing to science communication and nature conservation through graphic work. I co-founded Wildlife Illustrations Hong Kong with Cherry Ho in 2019.

I use a wide array of traditional and digital media to create informative and educational illustrations of wildlife and nature, focusing on herps, fishes, and birds. I strive to produce accurate, informative, and beautiful artwork that promotes knowledge about nature. I hope my work can inspire people to become nature lovers and support nature conservation.

If you are looking for a passionate illustrator or a graphic designer for your science or conservation project, please drop me an email at hello@nicolekit.com.


Education

▪︎ Graduate Certificate, Science Illustration, California State University, Monterey Bay, 2021–2022
▪︎ M.Phil., Freshwater Ecology, The University of Hong Kong, 2014–2017
▪︎ B.Sc., Ecology & Biodiversity, The University of Hong Kong, 2011–2014


Available Services

▪︎ Scientific/animal illustrations
▪︎ Exhibit panel design and illustration
▪︎ Infographic and data visualization design
▪︎ Logo and icon design
▪︎ Layout design (e.g. books, field guides, leaflets, name card)
▪︎ Product design (e.g. pins, cards, T-shirt, packaging design)
▪︎ Custom arts/commissions
▪︎ Social media graphics
▪︎ Digital/traditional illustrations
▪︎ Motion graphics/animations
▪︎ Website/newsletter design

Selected Clients and Collaborators

U.S./International:
▪︎ Audubon Society of the District of Columbia
▪︎ Johns Hopkins University Press
▪︎ Rodney’s Raptors
▪︎ National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
▪︎ The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership

Hong Kong:
▪︎ Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
▪︎ Bloom Association Hong Kong
▪︎ The Conservancy Association
▪︎ Freshwater Collective
▪︎ The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society
▪︎ Hong Kong Jellyfish Project
▪︎ hongkongsnakeID.com
▪︎ Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation
▪︎ Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
▪︎ Lingnan University
▪︎ Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre
▪︎ The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong
▪︎ Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong
▪︎ Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong
▪︎ The University of Hong Kong
▪︎ Wildlife Avengers
▪︎ WWF–Sharks

Awards

▪︎ Finalist (Top Five), Open Division, Botanical Art Competition 2022, Shiu-ying Hui Herbarium, Chinese University of Hong Kong
▪︎ Finalist, Public Section, Botanical Art Competition 2020, Shiu-ying Hui Herbarium, Chinese University of Hong Kong
▪︎ Champion, HKU Photography Competition 2013, The University of Hong Kong

Outreach (Presentations/Workshops)

▪︎ Connecting Arts, Nature, and Science through illustrations, 2023, a guest lecture and workshop for Lingnan University, Hong Kong
▪︎ Exploring Arts and Science, 2021, a workshop for Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre, the University of Hong Kong
▪︎ Art and Science for Conservation, 2021, a guest lecture and workshop for Lingnan University, Hong Kong
▪︎ Birds Drawing Workshops, 2021, The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Hong Kong
▪︎ RTHK “Biodiversity in 5 Minutes” TV Programme Thumbnail Design Competition Online Sharing Session, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong and RTHK, Hong Kong
▪︎ Drawing Amphibians Together, 2020, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, Hong Kong
▪︎ How to Observe and Illustrate Nature, 2020, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, Hong Kong
▪︎ Art and Science for Conservation STEAM Workshop, 2020, Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong
▪︎ How to Design Your Board Game, 2020, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, Hong Kong
▪︎ Embracing the Green Legacy Workshop Series, 2018-2019, Conservancy Association, Hong Kong

Appearances

▪︎ Monterey Herald: Illustrating Nature exhibit returns in-person to PG Museum of Natural History (2022)
▪︎ MingPao: 邊玩邊學:桌遊森林 一探香港生態奧妙 (2021) [in Chinese]
▪︎ RTHK: 自在八點半:藝術與動物 (2018) [in Chinese]
▪︎ On.cc: 搜查線:融藝術創作於保育 四眼妹妹「種出」樹林 (2018)[in Chinese]
▪︎ MingPao: 環境教育:桌遊認識生態環境 (2018) [in Chinese]
▪︎ Metropop: 《森林的法則》桌遊學生態 (2018) [in Chinese]

Public Exhibits

▪︎ Call of the Wild, A SCORE Juried Online Exhibit, 2023, San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, Virtual
▪︎ Earth, 34th Exhibition form Diversia series, 2023, Exhibizone, 2023, Virtual
▪︎ Extinction, Save the Planet, 2023, Gallerium, Virtual
▪︎ TABA Collections Selected artwork from Plantae Documentary 2022- The Modern Botanical Art, 2023, Taiwan Association of Botanical Artists, Taipei, Taiwan
▪︎ SHE:DC, 2023, Shop Made in DC, Washington DC
▪︎ Being Seen: Juried Exhibit, 2023, TAG/The Artists Gallery, Frederick MD
▪︎ VIVID: A Juried National Exhibition of Vibrant, Bold, Loud, and Brilliant Artworks!, 2023, d’Art Center, Norfolk VA
▪︎ Ten x Ten Exhibit, 2023, Shop Made in DC, Washington DC
▪︎ Plantae Documentary 2022- The Modern Botanical Art, 2022–2023, Taiwan Association of Botanical Artists, Changhua, Taiwan
▪︎ 2022 GNSI Annual Members’ Exhibition, the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, Virtual
▪︎ Illustrating Nature 2022, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove, CA
▪︎ The Art of Nature 2022, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz, CA
▪︎ ECF: Embracing the Green Legacy of Community—Art Exhibition, 2019, The Conservancy Association, Hong Kong
▪︎ Law of the Forest Boardgame Artwork Exhibit, 2018, Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Published/Installed Illustrations

▪︎ Artistonish Magazine 33rd Issue – April 2023, Discover the Artist (Confirmed)
▪︎ Liddy, K. (2023). How do Pacific salmon species rely on groundwater? An educational primer. HydroVisions 32, 34–37.
▪︎ Wheeler, G. (2022). California runs hot and cold on striped bass. Science Notes 2022. UC Santa Cruz.
▪︎ Dudgeon, D. (2022). Threatened Freshwater Animals of Tropical East Asia: Ecology and Conservation in a Rapidly Changing Environment. Taylor & Francis. [20 B&W illustrations]
▪︎ Illustrating nature: CSUMB graduate program (2022). Journal of Nature Science Illustration. 54(2), 15–20.
▪︎ Pollinating Insects. Installed in Insect House, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong.
▪︎ Wild Animal Rescue Centre Information Board. Installed in Kadoorrie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong.
▪︎ Pak Nai ID Chart (2021). Published by The Nature Conservancy, Hong Kong
▪︎ Common Snakes of Hong Kong–A Portable Field Guide. Published by Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation, Hong Kong
▪︎ Farmland Bird Survival Board Game. Published by Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Hong Kong
▪︎ Pocket Guide to Freshwater Species of Hong Kong. A mobile app developed by Freshwater Collective, Hong Kong
▪︎ Sadovy de Mitcheson, Y. (2019). Live reef food fish trade: Undervalued, overfished and opportunities for changeInternational Coral Reef Initiative. [Modified]
▪︎ Law of the Forest (2018). A board game published by Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong, Hong Kong
▪︎ HKU III Global Animal Law Conference (2018). Poster published by the Faculty of Law, the University of Hong Kong
▪︎ Produce Green Foundation Conference (2018). Poster published by Produce Green Foundation.
▪︎ Biodiversity of Tengchong, Gaoligongshan (2016). Book cover illustrations. Published by Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong
▪︎ Hong Kong Outdoor Ethics (2015). Book Illustrations. Published by ecobus, Hong Kong

Published Designs

▪︎ Freshwater Turtles of hong Kong Poster. Published by Wildlife Avengers, Hong Kong
▪︎ A Field Guide to the Snakes of Hong Kong. Published by hongkongsnakeID, Hong Kong
▪︎ The Bugs of Hong Kong. Published by WildCreatures Hong Kong
▪︎ The Insect House Infographic Interpretive Panel. Published and installed by Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong
▪︎ Pak Nai “Kon Pak Stream” Field Trip Teacher’s Manual. Published by The Nature Conservancy, Hong Kong
▪︎ Pak Nai Field Trip Teacher’s Manual. Published by The Nature Conservancy, Hong Kong
▪︎ Kei Ling Ha Nature Journal Workbook. Published by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Hong Kong
▪︎ Hong Kong Jellyfish Poster. Published by Hong Kong Jellyfish Project
▪︎ WildCreatures Volume 2. Published by WildCreatures Hong Kong
▪︎ Amphibian of hong Kong Poster. Published by Wildlife Avengers, Hong Kong
▪︎ WildCreatures Volume 1 Chinese Version. Published by WildCreatures Hong Kong
▪︎ WildCreatures Volume 1 English Version. Published by WildCreatures Hong Kong
▪︎ Shark Fin Trade Infographic (2017). Published by Bloom Association Hong Kong


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