Willy Nicholls
Artist, Airbrush specialist
Willy Nicholls was born and raised in the surf rich region of Mt Maunganui in NZ, moved to the Gold Coast when he was 21 and has worked for Mt Woodgee as their surfboard artist ever since – a 27-year career-span during which he has sprayed more than 13,000 unique designs.

He’s forged an impressive career in an unlikely niche but outside of work he accepts commissions from private clients, producing unique, one of a kind canvas and street art.

Willy first used an airbrush at age 17, inspired by an early mentor Dave Warrener, who Willy reckons was as good as Martyn Worthington, considered by many as the father of Australian surf art.

“For most of my life I’ve tried to be as good as Dave, he not only inspired me to make a career of art, he encouraged me to be a student of the craft, and strive to be versatile across all media – airbrush, paint brush, pencil and stencil”. His all time favourite artists include; Salvador Dali, da Vinci, Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquait.

Featured pieces

Psychedelic Keith: Rolling Stones Tribute Surfboard
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New York Covid: Souls in the Pandemic
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"Ruby Ying Yang" ~ Ruby Portrait
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Hangover Cure 6’5” 38.9L
Twin 6'0" 40.9L
Twin 5'7" 28.2L
T2.1 5'11" 31L
Mini Kong Grom 5'5" 24.5L
Mini Kong 6'2" 33.5L
Mini Kong 5'11" 30.4L
Mini Kong 5'10" 29.9L
Mini Kong 5'9" 29.L
Mini Kong 5'9" 28.9L
Mini Kong 5'8" 28.5L
Mini Kong 5'8" 28.5L
Mal 9'1"
Mal 8'6" 58.2L
Kong 6'10" 42.3L
Kong 6'8" 42.7L
Kong 6'6" 39.6L
Kong 6'5" 38.4L
Kong 6'4" 35.6L
Kong 6'3" 35.1L
Barbed Wire 6'3" 32L
Barbed Wire 6'1" 30L
Barbed Wire 6'1" 29L
Hangover Cure 6’5” 38.9L
Twin 6'0" 40.9L
Twin 5'7" 28.2L
T2.1 5'11" 31L
Mini Kong Grom 5'5" 24.5L
Art pieces
Geronimo: Sacred Universe Surfboard Art
Pegasus: Mythical Greek Surfboard Art
Nick Cave: Darkness and the Crow
Ned Kelly’s Specter: A Mystical Tribute
The Mustard Man: A War’s Echo
Salvador Dali & Ruby: Surreal Companions
Madonna: Tears of a Provocateur
Ziggy Stardust: Ashes to Ashes Surfboard Art
Psychedelic Keith: Rolling Stones Tribute Surfboard
Psychedelic Dream: Hand-Painted Surfboard Art
Nidaros: Flames of Faith
Jim Morrison: The Poet’s Gaze
Kurt Cobain: Contemplation in Sepia
Jean Michel Basquiat: Life in Excess
Bob Marley: Iconic Rastafarian Reverie
New York Covid: Souls in the Pandemic
Self Portrait: The Artist’s Mortality
"Ruby Ying Yang" ~ Ruby Portrait
"Andy" ~ Andy Warhol Portrait
"Indian Chief" ~ Reverence and Rebellion
"The Point" ~ Burleigh Heads Point
"The Blues" ~ Keith Richards Portrait
Geronimo: Sacred Universe Surfboard Art
Pegasus: Mythical Greek Surfboard Art
Nick Cave: Darkness and the Crow
Ned Kelly’s Specter: A Mystical Tribute
The Mustard Man: A War’s Echo
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