Artist Profile: Nicholas Wilton

Nicholas Wilton attended the College of Creative Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and graduated from Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, California.

Rich in color, texture and symbols, his work references a personal vocabulary of botanical forms, patterns and abstract designs. In addition to gallery exhibitions and the inclusion in numerous private collections, Nicholas’ paintings have appeared on numerous book covers. Wilton’s cover painting used for the national bestseller “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz appeared on the The Oprah Winfrey Show.

He has received awards from the Marin Arts Council, Communication Arts, Print Magazine, New York Art Directors Club, A.I.G.A, RSVP Directory, and American Illustration. In 2003 Nicholas Wilton’s work was selected for the cover and featured in the international art annual Communication Arts.