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Bat | History and Meaning

Why do we call them bats? From leather flapper to flitter mouse, explore the wild word origins and surprising lives of these fluttery cuties.

Why Character Studies Are SO Important

Artists do a lot of things behind the scenes that make what they do possible. Have you ever wondered how children’s book characters stay so consistent from beginning to end? There’s more to it than a ton of practice—much like musicians, artists have to practice in...

Cardinal or Cardinal — Which Came First?

The bright red bird and Catholic cardinals share a name—but which name came first?

New Product Review: Textured Feeling PenMat 2

New Product Review: Textured Feeling PenMat 2

My iPad gets more use than nearly any other piece of technology I own, for everything from art to writing and editing. Because the device gets so much use, I have to be picky about anything that changes its look or feel. In the iPad’s case, the plain glass screen...

How to Collect Reference Photos for Drawing

How to Collect Reference Photos for Drawing

Before cameras and smart phones, artists had to either sit in front of their subject or commit the smallest details to memory.  Cameras changed that, but it was still costly to develop film and photos Digital photography and camera phones were the next step...

Gail Baker Nelson

Gail Baker Nelson

Artist, Writer, and Editor

I am a versatile writer, illustrator, and copywriter who blends storytelling, strategy, and creativity across every project. I turn complex ideas into clear, compelling content that connects—crafting marketing collateral and articles for industries like healthcare, wellness, and animal care. Whether writing to inform or illustrate to inspire, I brings heart, clarity, and a deep love of storytelling to everything I create—bridging logic and wonder, one project at a time.

Reach Out to Me

Whether you have a question, a project proposal, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out. Gail is always open to new collaborations and creative endeavors.

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gail@gailbakernelson.com

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