Nicolaas Maritz (born 1959, Pretoria) is a South African author, illustrator, fine artist and musician based in Darling, Western Cape. A graduate of the University of Cape Town’s Michaelis School of Fine Art, Maritz began exhibiting publicly in 1976 and has since become known for his vibrant multi-media work (painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture) and award-winning self-illustrated children’s books. His creative output also spans music and writing, and his artworks are held in major South African public and private collections.