Nikolai Lockertsen is a concept artist and illustrator based in Norway. He has worked in the film industry for over 20 years, including a seven-year stint as the lead art director at Storm Studios, a leading Scandinavian VFX studio.

In addition to his film work, Nikolai also illustrates book covers, children books, promotional commercial art, and more for clients from all over the world.

Nikolai is a pioneer of iPad art, having done all of his personal and professional work since 2012 on iPad using the painting app, Procreate. He teaches his techniques at art and film schools, and holds lectures and demos worldwide.