About Me

I’m a science illustrator and graphic designer based in Hong Kong. Ever since I was young, I held a passion for both science and art. After completing my master’s degree in Ecology and gaining experience in conservation education, I made the decision to combine my love for science and art. This led me to pursue a fulfilling career as an independent science illustrator and graphic designer, where I could contribute to science communication and nature conservation through visual storytelling. In 2019, I founded Wildlife Illustrations Hong Kong alongside co-founder Cherry Ho.

Using a diverse range of traditional and digital media, I specialize in creating informative and educational illustrations of wildlife and nature. My goal is to produce artwork that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also accurate and educational, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world. Through my work, I aspire to inspire individuals to become passionate nature enthusiasts and advocates for conservation.

If you are looking for a passionate and skillful illustrator or graphic editor for your science, conservation or education project, I would love to collaborate with you! Please feel free to reach out to me at hello@nicolekit.com. Let’s bring your vision to life and make a positive impact through captivating graphics!

▪︎ Remote Associate Artist, d’Art Center, Norfolk, VA (Aug–Nov 2023)


Education

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


Available Services

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

Awards

▪︎ Third Prize, Earth Future Institute Logo Competition 2023, University of California, Santa Cruz
▪︎ Finalist, Open Division, Botanical Art Competition 2023, Shiu-ying Hui Herbarium, Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
▪︎ Finalist, Open Division, Botanical Art Competition 2022, Shiu-ying Hui Herbarium, CUHK
▪︎ Finalist, Public Section, Botanical Art Competition 2020, Shiu-ying Hui Herbarium, CUHK
▪︎ Champion, HKU Photography Competition 2013, HKU

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 only]
▪︎ RTHK: 自在八點半:藝術與動物 (2018) [in Chinese only]
▪︎ On.cc: 搜查線:融藝術創作於保育 四眼妹妹「種出」樹林 (2018)[in Chinese only]
▪︎ MingPao: 環境教育:桌遊認識生態環境 (2018) [in Chinese only]
▪︎ Metropop: 《森林的法則》桌遊學生態 (2018) [in Chinese only]

U.S./International Clients and Collaborators

▪︎ American University, Seafood Globalization Lab
▪︎ Audubon Society of the District of Columbia
▪︎ IUCN SSC—Groupers and Wrasses Specialist Group
▪︎ Johns Hopkins University Press
▪︎ Rodney’s Raptors
▪︎ National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
▪︎ The East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership

Hong Kong Clients and Collaborators

▪︎ 114E Hong Kong Reef Fish Survey
▪︎ ADM Capital Foundation
▪︎ Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
▪︎ Bloom Association Hong Kong
▪︎ The Conservancy Association
▪︎ Freshwater Collective
▪︎ The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society (HKBWS)
▪︎ Hong Kong Jellyfish Project
▪︎ hongkongsnakeID.com
▪︎ Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation (HerpHK)
▪︎ Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG)
▪︎ Lingnan University
▪︎ Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre
▪︎ The Nature Conservancy Hong Kong (TNC-HK)
▪︎ Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK)
▪︎ Outdoor Wildlife Learning Hong Kong (OWLHK)
▪︎ The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
▪︎ Wildlife Avengers
▪︎ WildCreatures Hong Kong
▪︎ WWF


Public Exhibits

▪︎ Inherent Nature—Interdisciplinary Conversations on Wildlife Trade, 2024, Curatorial Team, Hong Kong (In prep)
▪︎ Life (cycle) of the Hong Kong Newt, 2024, participating artist, Hong Kong (In prep)
▪︎ 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
▪︎ Kingdom Animalia 2nd Annual Exhibition – 2023, Exhibizone, Virtual
▪︎ 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
▪︎ 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, OWLHK

Outreach (Presentations/Workshops)

▪︎ Connecting Arts, Nature, and Science through Illustrations, 2021, 2023-2024, a guest lecture and workshop for Science Unit, Lingnan University
▪︎ Juxtapositions—Art & Science, 2023, a presentation for Kennedy Center
▪︎ Exploring Arts and Science, 2021, a workshop for Lung Fu Shan Environmental Education Centre, HKU
▪︎ Birds Drawing Workshops, 2021, HKBWS
▪︎ RTHK “Biodiversity in 5 Minutes” TV Programme Thumbnail Design Competition Online Sharing Session, OWLHK and RTHK
▪︎ Drawing Amphibians Together, 2020, OWLHK
▪︎ How to Observe and Illustrate Nature, 2020, OWLHK
▪︎ Art and Science for Conservation STEAM Workshop, 2020, OPCFHK
▪︎ How to Design Your Board Game, 2020, OWLHK
▪︎ Embracing the Green Legacy Workshop Series, 2018-2019, Conservancy Association

Market/Fair Appearances

▪︎ Hong Kong Illustration and Creative Show, 2024
▪︎ Countryside Eco-festival, 2024, KFBG
▪︎ Artist Spotlight, 2024 (twice), Shop Made in DC, Washington DC

Facepainting Sessions

▪︎ Fishpond Festival, 2018, 2019, 2024, HKBWS
▪︎ Freespace Happening, 2019, with HKBWS
▪︎ Long Valley Harvest Festival, 2018, 2019, CAHK
▪︎ Eco-rangers, 2018, CAHK
▪︎ Christmas Party, 2018, The Peninsula

Published/Installed Illustrations

▪︎ de Queiroz, K., Huie, J.M., & Langan, E.M. (2023). No longer in doubt: Discovery of a second specimen corroborates the validity of Anolis incredulus Garrido and Moreno 1998 (Reptilia, Iguania). Zootaxa, 5284(1), 121-141.
▪︎ 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.
▪︎ Illustrating nature: CSUMB graduate program (2022). Journal of Nature Science Illustration. 54(2), 15–20.
▪︎ Artistonish Magazine. 33rd Issue – April 2023, Discover the Artist
▪︎ Pollinating Insects. Installed in Insect House, KFBG
▪︎ Wild Animal Rescue Centre Information Board. Installed in KFBG
▪︎ Common Snakes of Hong Kong—a Pocket Field Guide (2021). HerpHK
▪︎ Pak Nai ID Chart (2021). TNC-HK
▪︎ Farmland Bird Survival Board Game. HKBWS
▪︎ Pocket Guide to Freshwater Species of Hong Kong. Freshwater Collective
▪︎ 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 by OWLHK
▪︎ HKU III Global Animal Law Conference Poster (2018). Faculty of Law, HKU
▪︎ Produce Green Foundation Conference Poster (2018)
▪︎ Biodiversity of Tengchong, Gaoligongshan Book cover illustrations(2016). KFBG
▪︎ Hong Kong Outdoor Ethics (2015). Book Illustrations. ecobus

Published Designs

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


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