how can I contact you regarding working together?

Feel free to contact me through DM @sonianicolson or email me at hello@sonianicolson.com. I’m open to collaborations that align with my passion for art, architecture, and education, and with local brands here in Iceland.

Do you create commissioned work?

Commissions are currently open. I create custom hand-drawn sketches of buildings for personal/commercial use, logo design, advertising and branding.

What is your refund policy?

Artwork: Returns & exchanges are accepted within 30 days. Buyers are responsible for return postage costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

Courses: We want you to feel fully confident when enrolling in any of our courses, classes, or masterclasses. If, within the first 30 days, you don’t feel like this course is the right fit for you, we will happily issue a full refund.

Mentoring, Consulting, Portfolio Reviews, Coaching, Retreat: no refund is offered.

Do you have any advice for aspiring female architects?

I aim to encourage more females to pursue architecture and design. I try to share my own experience as a female architect and educator to help others in their creative journeys. If you have any questions or want to discuss this, please reach out, I’d love to connect.

What materials do I need to start urban sketching?

Start with some basic sketching supplies - a sketchbook and some fine-line pens (I love a good Pigma Micron 0.5 black ink pen because they’re waterproof and fadeproof so you can add watercolour after). Try a watercolour wash over the sky and ground, darken the windows and add a little shade or materiality to the building. Keep it light and subtle, less is more. Very little paint is required to add colour to your work. You can always use coloured pencils to add more life to your work.

I want to study Architecture but I don’t know if I have what it takes. can you help?

Absolutely. I understand that applying to study architecture can feel daunting because I’ve been there. Through my content, courses, portfolio reviews and mentoring, I aim to provide guidance, inspiration, and practical advice to help you gain confidence in your skills and education, present yourself to the best of your ability and be prepared to succeed in studying architecture.