Background
Nikulinsky was born in Kalgoorlie in 1942, a remote region in central Western Australia.
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Philippa Nikulinsky
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She began working as an illustrator of natural history in the mid 1970s, specialising in plants from harsh environments. Her illustrations have been included in many books and magazines. She is the author or coauthor of books on plants, animals, and their environment.
Other works include the cover art for Landscope, scientific journals, and other publications.
Nikulinsky has made contributions to Flora of Australia. She is the author of a work on Banksia menziesii (Firewood Banksia), provided illustrations and text to Life on the Rocks (with Stephen Hopper), and a large format art book called Soul of the Desert.
As with other botanical illustrators, she works primarily in watercolour. The Cape Arid collection is owned and displayed at COMO The Treasury.
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Australia
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Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, to recognise Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service.