Recent Projects...
Lamb’s Quarter: A Free and Wild Spinach Substitute
Spinach is overrated. Try lamb’s quarter instead! It’s wild, free, and works anywhere spinach does.
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
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
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.
gail@gailbakernelson.com

Digital Art Tools & Supplies
We all have our favorite things and these are mine! I still draw with paper and pencil, but most of my work these days has been digital. iPad Pro...