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Sora (Kingdom Hearts III)
30 Jan 2019As an avid gamer I make an effort to carve out time for games I enjoy. The Kingdom Hearts series has been one of my favorite franchises since I was a kid. The last numbered entry came out on PlayStation 2 thirteen years ago. Yesterday Kingdom Hearts III dropped for… -
Looking
30 Jan 2019I can appreciate how much detail I can squeeze out of painting on my iPhone. Painting on a smaller canvas causes me to stick to the essential details and focus on creating. I like that aspect about using the Procreate Pocket app. This piece was based on a photo I… -
Venice
27 Jan 2019The last day I spent in Los Angeles was in Venice. I loved how vibrant and colorful the waves and beaches were. It felt like being in a film because everything was so pristine. While on the Venice Pier I created this speed painting on my iPhone. I like using… -
DTLA
24 Jan 2019I painted this just before my girlfriend and I visited The Broad Museum in Los Angeles. Typically I don’t paint anything on my phone but it seemed like a good idea to give Procreate Pocket another go. Sometimes I enjoy creating art that’s a little ambiguous. It allows the viewer… -
Visual Rap
22 Jan 2019This is a painting inspired by the release of my friend, C-E-O’s new single, Visual Rap. The video features the Animoji feature on iPhone X so I recreated one of the stills in my style. I used the oils brush to paint the portrait and the turpentine brush to blend… -
Leo Chan & The Suited Racer
07 Jan 2019After a long hiatus over the holidays I am rejuvenated and inspired to continue portrait painting. I’m starting a brief series based on menswear influencers. Fashion is the second big passion in my life (after art) so I love when the two intersect. I paired these two pieces together because… -
Chinatown in Montreal
11 Dec 2018This fun, little speed painting was made after I got back from a trip to Montréal, Canada. I had only been there for a layover two years ago so I welcomed the chance to explore. Painting created using Procreate on iPad Pro. -
Raheem Nelson Art @ CWOS Alternate Space
26 Oct 2018This year I will be exhibiting my paintings and prints at Yale’s West Campus for Artpsace’s City Wide Open Studios. I love participating in this event on a yearly basis. Being surrounded by fellow artists and patrons is always so much fun! I’ll be there from Saturday to Sunday. Hours… -
Raheem Nelson Art @ Bronx Native
15 Oct 2018This week I’m participating in the first BX Art Basel at The Bronx Native shop in New York City. This is part of a group show and each artist get their own week to exhibit art and this week is mine. Stop by during the week to check out my… -
Live Painting at CWOS
11 Oct 2018For the grand opening of this year’s City Wide Open Studios I was hired to live paint on my iPad. I went for a loose, gestural style to capture the mood. You can view the paintings below. All art created using Procreate.