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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