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About Nellenby
Posted on August 18 2023
The art of Nellenby harkens back to the classic children’s books of the past.
The Inspiration for Monsieur Lion
Posted on August 14 2023
The creation of the Nellenby animal characters and their lives was very much inspired by the characters around me, and the city of Boston.
Animal Characters with a Message
Posted on June 18 2023
Nellenby has a range of interesting animal characters. Here are portraits of some of them with messages.
Using nature to plan your color scheme 🌈✔🙏
Posted on June 18 2023
Create a color palette from photos you have taken of places you love.
Picasso inspiration
Posted on July 01 2021
His energy, mental strength, inventiveness and determination are very inspiring to me. He was not an artist to be put off by the opinions of critics. His self confidence was a great part of his success.
Beginnings of Nellenby Inspiration
Posted on January 01 2021
In the attic there was a space behind a door, under the eaves, with a small desk and a window. My roommates agreed to let me use it as a studio. It was my first real studio and I loved it with a passion. I started painting my animal characters.
Boris & Giselle, a love story
Posted on November 01 2020
One of my Nellenby stories is about Boris, a swarthy pig, and Giselle, a true romantic with a long neck we all can envy. I created sketches for the first chapter.
The characters of Nellenby are eccentric and charming
Posted on September 01 2020
The characters of Nellenby are inspired by my life growing up in Boston.