natalie | somehow survived vacation 🏝️ contact by email
@nanelsonart
artist and parent of 2, she/her, looking for work/rep in comics, puzzles, games, covers, spots, graphic novel illustration, kidlit picture books
I found an old sketch from a year ago, so I cleaned it up and added some color. She doesn't play like this anymore, but she has new games we play instead.
looking through old art, and i cannot for the life of me remember what regency-era painting I referenced for this fe3h fanart. i can't find the painter anywhere in my files nor do i remember the name of the original painting. frustrating!
and also sticker i forgot to put the price up because i'm idiot but this still is $3, also up for pre-order on Big Cartel: nanelsonart.bigcartel.com
She Will Be Charm (pre-orders up on Big Cartel: nanelsonart.bigcartel.com)
this part of the illustration represents the BrightVein, and I used @everydaymerlin.bsky.social mermaid scale brushes to help me achieve the crystal look
my most ambitious piece ever. this took me months of trial and error. the full thing measures 11x18 inches, so the web preview doesn't do it justice. here's some close-ups:
"Pharloom is a land of harsh extremes. Perhaps that is, in part, why the pilgrims have a culture of testing themselves against it so fervently." ... "Once I have completed the search for my master, I would like to return and attempt the climb in full. " Mount Fay #silksong
oh hey, i think it's done! i'll post the full one soon
POV: You walk up to the girlies talking about... THE REQUEST BOARD #FieldsofMistria (2025)
what if she was Charm? Would u drop Rosaries for her?? (design not final because I need to figure out how to balance charm weight, size, etc... but the question stands)
WIP it's been MONTHS 🐢🐢🐢🐢 and still too much left to do!
working slow this week but i'm actually super happy with how it's turning out
okay that's enough for now
Hi, I'm Natalie! I'm a Mexican-American illustrator and cartoonist, and I'd be thrilled to draw for your MG project! ⭐ natalie@nanelsonart.com ⭐ www.nanelsonart.com
Ledge Climb #hollowknight #silksong
clothing design, clothing research, my beLOATHED (it's so hard!)
tonight's struggle wip..... i love da dash attack
she got the angry eyes out!
1 am, 1 health left. got it
i've had my little knight plush for less than 24 hours and it's already been bedazzled, thus i've lost my claim to it
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm looking for work and rep in picture books, spots, middle grade covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you! ⚾ www.nanelsonart.com 🐱 natalie@nanelsonart.com
I am almost done with this piece! I cannot believe how cathartic it has been to work on a full illustration again. I'm mostly relieved I was still able to tap into that joy.
more reference. i wish i'd taken more act 1-2 screen shots because the act 3 changes are a bit frustrating lol
and now to spam all of my reference screenshot so i can take a look at them wherever i'm at without logging in or emailing them or w/e i swear this is so much easier for me than anything else
quick update about where i'm at