ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES - NICHOLAS WILTON

Nicholas Wilton grew up in Marin County, California. He attended the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Rich in color, texture and symbols, Wilton's work references the magical imagery of dreams and the subconscious.

In addition to gallery exhibitions and the inclusion in numberous private collections, Nicholas Wilton's paintings have been featured internationally in editorial and corporate print media. He has illustrated the children's books "Feathers and Fools" by Mem Fox and "Where Do the Butterflies Go When It Rains?" by Mae Garelick. His paintings have appeared on numerous magazine and book covers, including the national bestseller "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. He has received awards from the Marin Arts Council Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, Print Magazine, New York Art Directors Club, AIGA and American Illustration.

Nicholas lives in Lagunitas, CA with his wife and two daughters.