I am an illustrator and visual artist with a passion for turning ideas into powerful, colorful imagery. My work blends bold palettes and expressive lines with themes that matter, from gender equality and environmental issues to culture, politics, nature, and identity. I believe illustration can be both beautiful and disruptive, and I am drawn to projects that spark reflection, action, or even just a second glance.

Nicole Becker

I am an illustrator and visual artist with a passion for turning ideas into powerful, colorful imagery. My work blends bold palettes and expressive lines with themes that matter, from gender equality and environmental issues to culture, politics, nature, and identity. I believe illustration can be both beautiful and disruptive, and I am drawn to projects that spark reflection, action, or even just a second glance.

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I am an illustrator and visual artist with a passion for turning ideas into powerful, colorful imagery. My work blends bold palettes and expressive lines with themes that matter, from gender equality and environmental issues to culture, politics, nature, and identity. I believe illustration can be both beautiful and disruptive, and I am drawn to projects that spark reflection, action, or even just a second glance.

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Work Experience

Editorial Illustrator at Q UO TIDIA N O C IBO / Domani Editoriale
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided illustrations for the online food magazine Cibo, part of Domani Editoriale. The work combined culinary themes with a contemporary, colorful, and expressive illustrative style.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Macadamia Edizioni
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed the full visual narrative, character design, and page compositions for the children’s book Una famiglia bestiale. The book explores family dynamics through vibrant, playful imagery and storytelling.
Editorial Illustrator at L’Espresso Magazine
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created editorial illustrations for articles focused on cultural and social issues. Collaborated with editors such as Stefano Cipollato to convey complex topics like rebellion in universities through clear and expressive visuals.
Editorial Illustrator at Save The Children
December 31, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Commissioned to create a series of illustrations inspired by the classic film The Wizard of Oz for a Save the Children gala event in London.
Editorial Illustrator at Quotidiano Cibo / Domani Editoriale
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided illustrations for the online food magazine Cibo, part of Domani Editoriale. The work combined culinary themes with a contemporary, colorful, and expressive illustrative style.
Children’s Book Illustrator at Macadamia Edizioni
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed the full visual narrative, character design, and page compositions for "Una famiglia bestiale." The book explores family dynamics through vibrant, playful imagery and storytelling.
Editorial Illustrator at L’Espresso Magazine
January 1, 2024 - Present
Created editorial illustrations for articles focused on cultural and social issues. Collaborated with editors such as Stefano Cipollato to convey complex topics like rebellion in universities through clear and expressive visuals.
Editorial Illustrator at Save The Children
January 1, 2023 - Present
Commissioned to create a series of illustrations inspired by the classic film The Wizard of Oz, for a Save The Children gala event.

Education

Master in Editorial Illustration at MiMaster, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
BA (Hons) in Illustration / Visual Arts at London Metropolitan University, London, UK
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Foundation Studies in Fine Arts at Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA), Rome, Italy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Master in Editorial Illustration at MiMaster, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
BA (Hons) in Illustration / Visual Arts at London Metropolitan University, London, UK
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014
Foundation Studies in Fine Arts at Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA), Rome, Italy
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011

Qualifications

Premio Bettoni: Best Educational Book Poster
January 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Heroes Cheap Festival: Best Illustrated Project
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Premio Bettoni: Best Educational Book Poster
January 1, 2025 - August 22, 2025
Heroes Cheap Festival Best Illustrated Project
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization