Rooted in the landscapes of rural Germany and the Netherlands, this debut collection explores the subtle beauty of the natural world, the traces of human presence upon it, and the quiet resilience of the wildlife that continues to exist alongside us. Working in acrylic, watercolour, and gouache, Nicola uses painting as both observation and emotional processing. Each piece marks a personal moment of conflict, reflection, or healing, forming a deeply autobiographical collection that weaves together ecological concern, memory, and recovery.