Convergent Evolution: Emerald Tree Boa and Green Tree Python

Convergent evolution explains why the emerald tree boa and green tree python are similar despite living in different parts of the world. Explore the Amazon treetops with Fiona & Fuzz while they learn about it.

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...
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...

Ræfen, Hrafn, and Raven

Ræfen, Hrafn, and Raven

At some point, all of our modern languages likely had an origin point, or even more likely, multiple origin points. But linguists struggle with finding it. Most agree that there was some sort of proto-language that originated somewhere in Eurasia. Where? Well, there’s...

Digital Art Tools & Supplies

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 12.9 — without exception, the iPad Pro is my main go-to for work. Drawing on it is a joy — once you get it set up to your...

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.

Email

gail@gailbakernelson.com

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