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Artwork by Ryan Nelsen

Ryan Nelsen is an illustrator from Long Island, New York. He fell in love with drawing after getting his first Magna Doodle, where he drew a perfect (well, perfect for a 3-year-old) rendering of Thomas the Tank Engine.

He enjoys combining traditional and digital media to create playful and whimsical artwork, cultivating a world full of texture, vibrancy, and imagination. He often starts his pieces by scribbling, cutting paper, painting, and assembling mixed-media collages.

Ryan’s favorite animal is a duck. When he’s not drawing ducks, he likes to play tennis and the drums. He also likes to drink chocolate shakes and eat cookies. Ryan is also a twin, which means working with him is twice as nice (and double the fun)!

Ryan is represented by Alex Gehringer — to work with him please email Alex

2024 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition Winner image
2024 Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship Competition Winner
3 x 3 Merit Winner: Student Show 21 image
3 x 3 Merit Winner: Student Show 21
100 Artists to Watch 2024 image
100 Artists to Watch 2024
2024 Communication Arts Illustration Competition Shortlist Finalist image
2024 Communication Arts Illustration Competition Shortlist Finalist
2024 Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Digital Exhibition image
2024 Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Digital Exhibition
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