erik nelson : indie comics/ other art

Direct from the lab: Giles Meloche

Erik Nelson — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:47:35 +0000

When the Cleveland Barons merged with the Minnesota North Stars, we got Giles Meloche. He was a joy to watch — arguably the best all time North Stars goaltender. This one is done with india ink, watercolor ink and rub on comic pattern.

Don Beaupre painting

Erik Nelson — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:02:28 +0000

Here’s a rendition of former Minnesota North Star great Don Beaupre wearing his trademark white Cooper SK 600 helmet. When I was a kid I always wondered why Beaupre was the only one on the ice wearing a white helmet with the green away uniforms. Nobody seemed to have an answer for this and I never figured it out……

Cesare Maniago painting

Erik Nelson — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:18:15 +0000

We like to remember Gump Worsley as the symbol of Minnesota North Star goaltending. But really, Gump was in the twilight of his career when with the Stars. He was actually talked out of retirement to join the team and support younger goaltender Cesare Maniago. With Maniago doing the lion’s share of goaltending, the duo helped the Stars have a few good seasons in the early seventies….

Maniago played for the North Stars from 1967 to 1976, then finished his career in Vancouver with the Canucks.

Santa art.

Erik Nelson — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:37:29 +0000

Here’s some Santa art for you — done in india ink and watercolor ink….

Holiday Gift Blitz

Erik Nelson — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:50:28 +0000

There are still copies of “Just Add Ink: A Comic Cookbook” available for order on the internet through a link to the Cartoonist Conspiracy site.
It’s worth visiting the link just to see the cover and book design. Turned out beautifully. Could be a fun and useful holiday gift for you. I attached my contribution below. Bon appetite.

Strip for the Parks and Trails Council of MN

Erik Nelson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:37:51 +0000

This four panel strip was recently done for the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota. The organization’s Executive Director wanted to use comics in their newsletter to show the impact of membership…..

Bionik Music Productions

Erik Nelson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:27:39 +0000

This illustration was recently done for Bionik Music Productions. Here we see Bionik at home in the forest with his team of weaponized owls….

“Just Add Ink” preview…

Erik Nelson — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:07:39 +0000

Here’s a preview panel for the upcoming publication of “Just Add Ink – A Comic Cookbook.” The book is being spiral bound right now and there’ll be a release party/art show at Altered Esthetics on August 5th. Should be awesome.

“We Make You”

Erik Nelson — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:08:31 +0000

Loosening things up a bit….

Erik Nelson — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:03:45 +0000