Nikolai Deleff

Region: 
North Slave
Community: 
Yellowknife
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Artist Bio: 

Nikolai Deleff is a young illustrator and author from Yellowknife, NWT, who writes and illustrates children's picture books. Two of which are "Bear and Ivory" (2022), and his up and coming story "Superdog Jake: And a Whole Lotta Cake" (2023). He has visited several schools for readings of his picture book, in Yellowknife, including one in association with NorthWords NWT at the annual Ice castle.

Deleff has always drawn from a young age, but it was not until he fell sick in hospital that he turned to the practices of creativity to mantain a positive focus and nurturing new ideas. Outside of the studio, you might find Nikolai sailing, snowboarding, playing tennis, or film making

Nikolai  You can find a copy of his book online at his website or at local stores, such as the Bookcellar, or in The Cabin.

If you are interested in viewing more of his portfolio or would like to work with Nikolai, visit his website at: www.bearandivory.com

Last Updated: September 11, 2023

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