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Nicky Johnston
Author & Illustrator
Nicky Johnston is an experienced primary school teacher, an accomplished artist and professional Make-up Artist.
"Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts!" is Nicky's first children's book published by Nicky's Art Publishing in 2008. Her new book "Happythoughts are Everywhere..." was released August 2009.
Nicky and husband Andrew are the proud parents of three boys, Bayley, Cooper and Asher and enjoy a variety of activities including bike riding, rock climbing and karate.
As a young child Nicky always loved drawing & painting. She studied art and history of art throughout her tertiary education and has sold many of her own drawing and oil painting artworks.
Currently employed by RACV Nicky works as a Traffic Safety Educator, visiting schools, presenting to Prep to Grade 6 children Road Safety Educational sessions.
(for bookings www.racv.com.au)
With the success of both books, Nicky is also now taking bookings from schools talking to students about becoming an author/illustrator, inspiring children to become writers themselves.
With her amazing displays of original artworks from her book, and her talent in presenting, Nicky is able to help children learn and understand the processes involved in publishing a book.
(For School Visit bookings contact nickyjohnston@optusnet.com.au)
Nicky is a member of Ishinryu Karate.
In October 2008 she achieved her 1st Dan Black Belt - quite an achievement.
"Discipline is the key to success in any pursuit in life, and karate helps develop these valuable skills." ...Sensei Bruce Hyland
For information about Ishinryu Karate www.ishinryuaustralia.com
As a Make-up Artist Nicky also provides a professional make-up service for all occasions including weddings, formals, balls, glamour & photography and special effects.
Experienced and skilled in professional face painting Nicky enjoys her bookings at kids birthday parties!
(Angelic Make-up Artistry nickyjohnston@optusnet.com.au )
In everything Nicky sets out to achieve in her life,
she lives by her favourite quote...
"If you reach for the stars you might just touch the moon..."
And that is exactly what she does...
Read Nicky's Profile and Questionnaire as seen on YABBA website!
Nicky - YABBA Profile