Robert Nicholls (artist)

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Robert Nicholls
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Born5 August 1975
Gloucestershire, England
NationalityBritish
Occupation Paleoartist
AwardsMarsh Palaeoart Award, by Palaeontographical Society (2024, inaugural winner)
Website paleocreations.com

Robert (Bob) Nicholls is a British paleoartist.

Biography

Nicholls grew up in Gloucestershire, England, and now lives in Bristol with his wife and daughters. Bob began drawing prehistoric animals before he was old enough to attend school and at a very young age decided to pursue a career in paleoart. His passion for wildlife, paleontology and art inspired him throughout university at which he gained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communication at the University of Central England in 1997 (Thesis title: Image of a Dinosaur). He stayed on at UCE to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication in 1997 followed by a Master of Arts in the same subject in 1999 (Thesis title: Dinosaurs from the Inside Out).

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Paleocreations

In 1999 Nicholls founded his own company Paleocreations, currently based in Bristol in the UK. Paleocreations specialises in creating anatomically accurate 2D and 3D reconstructions of prehistoric animals, plants, and environments. Animals are reconstructed from the inside out, from skeletal structures, soft part anatomy, and external skin, fur and feathers, for both temporary and permanent display. Bob's works are currently displayed in nearly 50 museums, institutions and aquariums across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, including the London Natural History Museum, GeoCenter Møns Klint, National Museum Wales, University of Cambridge, Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery and MuSe, Museo delle Scienze, in Trento, Italy. He has been commissioned to create artwork for over 40 books on natural history. He has also produced work for several broadcasting companies including the BBC, Icon Films, and National Geographic. As an active member of the palaeontological world [1] [2] [3] Bob is often interviewed [4] [5] and written about [6] [7] [8] [9] online. He has also contributed to a number of scientific papers. [10] [11] [12]

Psittacosaurus model by paleoartist Robert Nicholls, based on the fossil specimens SMF R 4970. Left lateral view (A), posterior view (B), right lateral view (C), and anterior view (D). Psittacosaurus model.jpg
Psittacosaurus model by paleoartist Robert Nicholls, based on the fossil specimens SMF R 4970. Left lateral view (A), posterior view (B), right lateral view (C), and anterior view (D).
Restoration of Sinosauropteryx preying on Dalinghosaurus, by Bob Nicholls Sinosauropteryx with Dalinghosaurus.jpg
Restoration of Sinosauropteryx preying on Dalinghosaurus , by Bob Nicholls

His artwork has been used by the Royal Mint for coins: in 2021, celebrating Mary Anning; [13] in 2023 with 3 dinosaurs, one each for the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods; and in 2025 with 3 Ice Age mammals (Steppe Mammoth, Giant Deer, and Woolly Rhinoceros).

Bibliography

Books

Bob's artwork has been featured within the following books:

Articles

References

  1. ↑ "Robert Nicholls". palaeosam.wordpress.com. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Darren, Naish (2012). "Scientific American". Great Dinosaur Art Event of 2012. Scientific American. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  3. ↑ Mike, Taylor (2013). "SVPCA 2013 Abstracts" (PDF). SVPCA. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  4. ↑ "Interview with Bob Nicholls". Dave Hone's Archosaur Musings. 9 September 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  5. ↑ "Putting the skin on Stegosaurus Natural History Museum". www.nhm.ac.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bob Nicholls Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week". svpow.com. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  7. ↑ Bristol, University of. "Bristol Dinosaur unveiled". www.bristol.ac.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  8. ↑ "New dinosaur discovered in Wales". New dinosaur discovered in Wales. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  9. ↑ Hecht, Jeff. "Could these giant dinosaurs have lifted up their pictured prey?". New Scientist. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  10. ↑ Henderson, Doug (2015). "Balance and strength – Estimating the maximum prey-lifting potential of the large predatory dinosaur Carcharodontosaurus saharicus". The Anatomical Record. 298 (8): 1367–1375. doi: 10.1002/ar.23164 . PMID   25884664.
  11. ↑ "Giant cousin of T. rex identified". BBC. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "The Annual Symposium of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Comparative Anatomy". svpca.org. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  13. ↑ Brown, Mark. "Royal Mint to commemorate fossil hunter Mary Anning". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  14. ↑ White, Steve (2012). Dinosaur Art: the World's Greatest Paleoart. Titan Books. ISBN   9780857685841.
  15. ↑ Farlow, James (2012). The Complete Dinosaur. Indiana University Press. ISBN   9780253357014.
  16. ↑ Roberts, Alice (2011). Evolution: the Human Story. Dorling Kindersley. ISBN   9781405361651.
  17. ↑ Parker, Steve (2011). Spot 50 Dinosaurs. Miles Kelly Publishing. ISBN   9781848104440.
  18. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). Elephants' Call. Quest. ISBN   978-1849560795.
  19. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). Wolves' Gambit. Quest. ISBN   978-1849560788.
  20. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). The Tigers' Secret. Quest. ISBN   978-1846668517.
  21. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). The Orcas' Song. Quest. ISBN   978-1846668500.
  22. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). Condors' Quest. Quest. ISBN   9781849563611.
  23. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). Penguins' Petition. Quest.
  24. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2010). Dolphins Cry. Quest.
  25. ↑ Dixon, Dougal (2009). Dinosaurs. Quarto Children's Books. ISBN   978-1592234042.
  26. ↑ Bahn, Paul (2009). Britain's Oldest Art: the Ice Age Cave Art of Creswell Crags. English Heritage. ISBN   978-1848020252.
  27. ↑ Stansbie, Stephanie (2008). Dinosaur. Roar Publishing. ISBN   978-0316035835.
  28. ↑ Volke, Gordon (2008). A Time Traveller's Field Notes and Observations of Dinosaurs. Quest. ISBN   978-1846666216.
  29. ↑ Volkes, Gordon (2008). A Time Traveller's Field Notes and Observations of Ancient Egypt. Quest. ISBN   978-1846666995.
  30. ↑ Gale, Sarah (2008). Dinosaur Hunter. Hachette Partworks Ltd.
  31. ↑ Bowden, Alistair (2008). History in the Landscape. The Weardale Society. ISBN   978-0955737312.
  32. ↑ Green, Jen (2007). Dinosaur Hunters. Quarto Children's Books.
  33. ↑ Dixon, Dougal (2007). The World Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures. Lorenz Books. ISBN   978-1846812095.
  34. ↑ Wedel, Matthew (2007). Aligerando a los gigantes. Paleonturologia.
  35. ↑ Bevan, Bill (2007). Sheffield's Golden Frame. Sigma Press. ISBN   978-1850588467.
  36. ↑ Nicholls, Robert (2006). The Book of Prehistoric Pop-up Board Games. Tango Books. ISBN   9781857076097.
  37. ↑ Gallagher, Belinda (2006). Dinosaur Detectives Handbook. Miles Kelly Publishing. ISBN   9780760792940.
  38. ↑ Parker, Steve (2005). Planet Dinosaur. Miles Kelly Publishing. ISBN   978-1842365632.
  39. ↑ English Adventure Book 5. Pearson. 2004. ISBN   978-0131110670.
  40. ↑ Holman, Alan (2003). Fossil Frogs and Toads of North America. Indiana University Press. ISBN   978-0253342805.
  41. ↑ Eberhardt, Peter. Leedsichthyes. Illustreret Videnskab.
  42. ↑ Herbert, Frank (2003). The Great Dune Trilogy. Gollancz. ISBN   978-0575070707.
  43. ↑ Herbert, Frank (2003). Children of Dune. Gollancz. ISBN   978-0575074903.
  44. ↑ Herbert, Frank (2003). God Emperor of Dune. Gollancz. ISBN   978-0575075061.
  45. ↑ Herbert, Frank (2003). Heretics of Dune. Gollancz. ISBN   978-0575074897.
  46. ↑ Herbert, Frank (2003). Chapter House of Dune. Gollancz. ISBN   978-0575075184.
  47. ↑ Debus, Allen (2002). Paleoimagery: the Evolution of Dinosaur Art. McFarland and Company. ISBN   978-0786464203.
  48. ↑ Warrenger, Grant (2002). The Lost World. Wildlife Art Publishing.
  49. ↑ Osborne, Roger (2001). The Dinosaur Coast. York Moors Press. ISBN   978-0907480884.
  50. ↑ Dixon, Dougal (2001). Dinosaurs in the Sea. Ticktock Publishing. ISBN   978-0836833294.
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