Nikki Boetger

HI! My name is Nikki Boetger (Bet-ger), and I am a seasoned freelance illustrator and designer who calls rural Indiana home. I live with long time beau, JC and our pups: Kasey (passed on in Dec. 2024), Zipper Do, Petey Pie, Honey Hound and Otter Pup. My studio looks out onto inspirational views of the beautiful Midwest: cows in the pastures, wildlife in fields and the most wonderful sunrises/sunsets.

With a Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design and almost 20 years of experience, my portfolio includes close to 100 published works worldwide that include: picture books, easy readers, early educational workbooks, floor pads, sticker books, coloring books, puzzles, novelty books, card games and more. 

I'm represented by the Lemonade Illustration Agency.

My current illustration style is created digitally. I love to hide bugs, birds, squirrels, bunnies and other small creatures in scenes to help spark visual literacy in young readers. Although my portfolio features some life inspiring favorites, I'm a multi-versed talent that would be a benefit to any collaboration.

Clients include: Crayola, Little Hippo Books, Trillium Publishing, Palmetto Publishing, Teacher Created Materials, Warner Christian Press, Aptara, TGD Kids, Cricket Magazines, Friend Magazine, Parragon Publishing, Kidsbooks Publishing, Rainstorm Publishing, & Buckle Up for Life/Cincinnati Children's Hospital

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