NellzArtworx

Rose

2011-05-31T20:05:00.000-07:00

Englewood native, fellow Simeon grad, 6'3 200 pound lighting quick Chicago tough point guard and your 2011 NBA MVP, Derrick Martell "Pooh" Rose.
They didn't make it to the finals but the city is proud. Proud that for the first time on a Chicago sports team, the main superstar is also home grown product. The Chicago Bulls overall had a great season, not only because of this young man, but the tremendous coach of the year Tom Thibedeau in his very first year as a pro basketball head coach. The Bulls also got solid production from Luol Deng, Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer (though his playoff production dropped off)and their Bench was amongst the best in the league helping to lead the team to a league best 62-20 record and reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1998.

Power Illuminates the Dark

2010-12-17T18:37:00.000-08:00

Still a WIP I guess. I'm finished for now but I'll ccntinue to work on it for a while. I'm never fully satisfied.

It's getting harder and harder to concentrate on pieces for long periods of time now and it's a little frustrating finishing pieces but not having them meet their full potential.

As for this picture, I was obviously inspired by Kanye West new album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted fantasy". I listened to it and was impressed by how West blended the themes and sounds of his previous albums into this one. He also has gone through some tough time personal and career wise within the past 3 years.
I also have had a few set backs in my life but nothing too dramatic within the past few years so I could somewhat relate to Yeezy's recent spaz outs.
I decided to make a picture capturing 'Ye in his triumphs and trials without making a passing judgement but just letting the images speak for themselves in a collage style similar to my "Holla" and "Castro" pieces.

Any veteran art eyes can see the flaws in it but I guess that's the beauty in it, while not exactly perfect it is bold and attention grabbing, the way West music is.

2010-10-22T13:17:00.000-07:00

Comic con 2010 pt2

2010-08-26T10:49:00.000-07:00

I got an opportunity to meet one of my top 4 divas of all-time Lita. I've actually now have met 2 out of my top 4, Lita & Victoria, now only Trish Stratus and Chyna left to go (well hopefully Trish).

I gave her one of the WWE cards I made and took a pic (cost me $25 bucks unfortunately). It was a cool moment.
Then I met former Diva Miss Jackie (I'll elaborate more on that on my other blog ) and saw some of the other pro wrestling legends, celebrities and artist. I do wish I got a picture with Linda Hamilton and Adam West but both of their booths were extremely crowded as you might expect.

Comic Con 2010

2010-08-24T09:42:00.000-07:00

Okay...

2010-08-08T13:11:00.000-07:00

So the paper stock for the WWE cards, is a little thin. I asked my mom to pick me up some 4x6 card paper if there was some at her job and I would give her the money. She did let me know what kind of paper they had, and I said okay. Would I didn't realize was that they were individual photo sheets.
I didn't want to complain about it, cause she was so tired when she came home and she bought what she saw. I should have been much more specific or went myself to see what was available. It's all good though. I printed on them anyways. The first pic came out a complete mess, but after a few adjustments all twelve pics printed great.
Now I just have to put them with a heavier stock so that I can sell them at Comic-Con next week. We'll see how it goes.

-So I'm out Nellz Nation.

WWE cards

2010-08-04T14:51:00.001-07:00

A preview of the WWE cards I've been working on to show at Chicago Comic-Con in two weeks.
Hopefully I can print front and back on these. So far they're looking pretty good to me, despite my tablet acting weird as I work on them. I'll probably have 12 total ready for the show, and some more uploaded on here a couple weeks after.

Check out two of the cards on my wrestling themed blog-SmarksexyLovin

My kinda girl...

2010-08-01T14:12:00.001-07:00

This is from last year, when Sucker Punch actress Abbie Cornish was on Jimmy Kimmel Live, to promote her movie "Bright Star". He cracks me up when he watches a clip of her rapping and is shocked that she's pretty good, considering in the US she's only known for doing art house drama films. She went by the name MC Dusk during her rapping days as a member of Blades of Hades. In another clip from that show, she showed some graffiti she did.

Cute face, accent, an action movie coming out next year, rapping, tagging. Sounds like my kinda girl...except for the whole dating Ryan Phillipe while he was married.

BTW, Her group, Blades, finally got a record deal. I doubt she's still apart of the group full-time, but she might get a featured appearance on their album. Her mentioning them on tv, no doubt helped get them noticed by a record label.
Cheers!

Video and images are copyright to Jimmy Kimmel Live and abc network.

This has nothing to do with me...

2010-07-28T13:02:00.000-07:00

but it's my blog and I can do what I want.

I saw the trailer to Sucker Punch, finally and it blew me away.

It's five cute young ladies (Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Jena Malone, Jamie Chung, Abbie Cornish battling it out with Dragons and machines in a World War II type setting. Looks cool and is directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen). This will be his first major movie with his own original story. It's got all the potential to be a really awesome big budget B-movie with the girls, guns and monsters angle.
With that said it made me think about my own originality in my artwork. Snyder came on to the big screen by doing a remake of George Romero's "Dawn of the Dead", then hit a huge payday with his adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel "300". That was almost shot for shot the same as the book, but his next film was Alan Moore's classic graphic novel "Watchmen".

He caught a little flak for either being too close to the book and not being original and he caught heat for making the minor changes he did. But with Sucker Punch (due out next year) he gets to make his own call, and direct with not constraints.

Well I kinda feel like I constrain my work too much. I try to think of new and fresh ideas but it always seems to familiar. I do come up with good, deep stories for already existing properties. I've been working on an X-Men story for a few years as most of you know and I think it's solid, my family likes it and my friends like it (legitimately). Some of my closer friends have helped me edit the story so it could make more sense. I hope that I get the chance to show it to Marvel and hopefully they like it.

Even with that, seeing movies like Sucker Punch, and Chris Nolan's wonderful "Inception" (I'll review it when I see it a second time) and also reading different art magazines like Juxtapoz, make me think about being more creative and more out there with my and not be so literal all the time. With more practice and experience it shall come, and the one day I will be able see my work in the same light as some of these modern day geniuses in the art world.

Wonder Woman

2010-07-12T16:11:00.000-07:00

Still needs a bit of work, but here's the pic of Wonder Woman vs Giganta that I've been working on for a week and a half. It's featuring Giganta more so because I wanted to do a fierce warrior looking version of her compared to the new modern take on her in the comics. Also I stuck with the regular Wonder Woman costume style as opposed to the new tights and jacket look. Not hating on it, but for a Amazonian-sized battle I figured Amazon clothing will do.

I need to work on my lighting techniques as well. This pic right now lacks the drama that an epic warrior battle should have. I need the darks of Frazetta, gloss of Luis Royo or the sexiness Julie Bell's muscled women have in their pics. I gotta turn it up just a notch to reach the place I want to be in my art and this pic was definitely a huge leap for me.

Wonder Woman and Giganta are copyrighted characters by DC comics
all other images in this post are done by Luis Royo, Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell, Simon Bisley and Frank Frazetta respectively.

Bruce Lee

2010-03-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

This is another collaboration with artist Richard Serrao. So far I've colored a few of his drawings that he's sent to me via e-mail. Here's another one we did of 60's/70's Martial Arts film legend Bruce Lee.

This is one of his older drawings, but it was one of the earliest drawings I've seen of his and was kinda excited to color it. I went for a retro style similar to the Chinese Connection dvd cover.

Mr. Serrao and I have been discussing working on a Punisher story that he's been working on for a couple years. He's been giving me some very humbling compliments on his blog, and it's very encouraging. His friends have also been giving me some feedback (positive or otherwise) but very helpful. Hopefully he gets the greenlight for the Punisher book, and I'm able to be the colorist.

Even if that doesn't happen hopefully the two of of us can work on another project together. These projects have been fun nonetheless and have been good for my portfolio. Well I'm out Nellz Nation.

Punisher

2010-01-20T12:15:00.000-08:00

Another Nellz & Serrao collaboration. These are based on the Punisher from 2008 Punisher War Zone movie.

CyberPunk Chick

2010-01-20T11:56:00.000-08:00

Finally getting to blog thanks to my cousin for letting me use her laptop.
This is the first of a few collaborations I've done with Canadian Comic book illustrator Richard Serrao. He did the original line and ink work, he allowed me to color it after I asked him.
It's not a professional piece, he sketched it based on a character from the Swedish (?) movie series Millenium aka Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
The coloring was done completely in Adobe Photoshop CS3.

Nellzmania 2009

2009-11-02T10:38:00.000-08:00

Living the dream...
Get ready for Nellz run to becoming the World Heavyweight champion. Taking on all comers, Booooiiiiii!!!

New Dj Hero ads

2009-10-28T13:22:00.000-07:00

I gotta check it out at my friends crib. Very cool ads.

New Q-tip feat. Norah Jones video.

2009-10-28T13:15:00.001-07:00

Off of the Kamaal the abstract album. It's too short.

Hip Hop Honors:Def Jam

2009-10-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

Hip Honors powerhouse label Def Jam records tonite on vh1. Def Jam is like the rap version of Motown, in bringing the best artist of the genre of different backgrounds into the studio with the best up-coming producers. Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin helped make the genre mainstream along with artist LL Cool J, Beastie Boys and Public Enemy. It's been 25 years in the making and Def Jam finally gets it's due. I'm glad that VH1 has become way more hip hop than BET is now.

Hmph!

2009-10-02T15:04:00.000-07:00

What Up Nellz Nation,

I think the tank is finally running on empty. I've been able to keep up drawing for nearly 3 months nonstop and today I couldn't do it. I mean starting from yesterday afternoon to this very morning, I couldn't draw a single good picture. I just finished touching up the Michael Jackson sketch I'm working on, then designed some new Nellz Nation characters Wednesday night.
I was a little hyped up yesterday you can say off just 2 cups of coffee, then candy later on that day, so my game was a little off, then this morning it continued on. After doing a shirt- http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=161695735&albumID=1229889&imageID=41129535-for TNA knockout Tara (who still hasn't decided on a shirt design), I was emailed believe it or not by fitness model and lingerie model Jenny Poussin to do a comic version of her. So far I came up with some decent costumes, but the drawings were terrible. I'm thinking of not even doing it at all (not just because of those bad drawings). To boot, my Microsoft Word is actin crazy and wont open my resume. I don't know, I'm ranting again, but I have had some decent moments in the past couple of months so I can't front on that.
That's why I come here, I can say what I want when I want how I want.
Good Day NN.

DJ Hero

2009-09-30T14:25:00.000-07:00

This promo art of DJ Grandmaster Flash for the new DJ Hero game looks really cold. I don't know who did it, but man I wish I did.
The game itself looks pretty cool, I've never played any other "Hero" music games so I'm not very familiar to the in-game goals. However I imagine that this is completely different considering you're using a turntable instead of a guitar. I might check it out. It's definitely a good look for hip hop.

http://www.djhero.com/
http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14280894.html-picture source

Undertaker 3 step

2009-09-29T20:42:00.001-07:00

I had a reference just for the coloring and costume but the drawing is out of my head.

Nellz Chick

2009-09-24T15:49:00.000-07:00

Man on the Moon review

2009-09-16T20:25:00.000-07:00

One of the highly anticipated albums of the year, is finally out. Suprisingly it's a rather quiet debut release from Kid Cudi considering the hype behind last year's mix tape smash "Day N Nite". This is an okay first album from the Cleveland kid. What I like is that he's taking alot of risk and being very vulnerable and open considering the kinda rap that's out now and days. It's a true alternative to any "jerk" or "swag" rap album out there. I like that Cudi for the most part sticks to the sing songy style he used on "Day N Nite", however that is the only real stand out on this cd.
The only other good songs are "Soundtrack 2 My Life" "Sky Might Fall", "Alive" and "Cudi Zone". Otherwise everything sounds pretty much the same, except the catchy single " Make Her Say" which helps because Kanye and Common pump some energy into the track. Everything has a solemn tone that makes 808s & Heartbreak sound like a party album. "Day N Nite" is an instant classic but in order for him to make it into the top tier of hip hop stars he's gotta get some consistency and fire to want put out a stronger second disc. He's already off to a good start by seperating himself from his current copycat peers.

Jay-z album review

2009-09-10T12:02:00.000-07:00

First of 3 albums are alot from a "retired" rapper. The hip-hop Jordan comes back with his best of CD of the three since his return in 2006. It's by no means as good as some of his classics including Hard Knock Life, Reasonable Doubt or even Blueprint 1. However Kingdom Come was a dissapointment and American Gangster didn't seem complete and here Blueprint 3 is full of major guest appearances with no specific star.
While most of the tracks are Jay trying out some new styles particularly on the Swizz Beats "On to the Next One" and "Venus vs. Mars" which is kinda weak but his relationship with Beyonce might have something to do with it. Kanye West makes his return as Jay's main go to producer and his presence is felt. On the single "Run this town" also feat. Rihanna(Jay-z protege) has Kanye finally matching big brother's flow and "Forever Young" sounds like a lost track from 808s & Heartbreak.
But I am feeling "Already Home" feat. Kid Cudi, "So Ambitious" produced by the Neptunes-even though it sounds like that song they did for Common. Also "Off that" featuring Rookie of the Year, Drake is growing on me. Overall ***1/2 outta 5*

NellzRebel

2009-09-10T00:41:00.000-07:00

nellz 2009

WARRIOR!!!

2009-09-03T14:26:00.000-07:00

2009-09-02T15:40:00.000-07:00

Here they come. I was finally able to adjust the brightness/darkness of the pencils, so the finishes should be posted on Deviant art by the end of this month or early October, just in time for the WWE video game Smackdown vs. Raw 2010.

Sketches so far...

2009-08-27T10:42:00.000-07:00

1.Ultimate Warrior 16.Ravishing Rick Rude
2.D-X 17.Goldust w/Marlena
3.Rey Mysterio 18.Sunny
4.British Bulldog 19.Sable
5.John Cena 20.Andre the Giant
6.The Rock 21.Jake "the Snake" Roberts
7.The undertaker 22.Rowdy Roddy Piper
8.Chyna 23.Randy Orton
9.Junkyard Dog 24.Stone Cold Steve Austin
10.Doink the CLown 25.Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat
11.Bam Bam Bigelow 26."Macho Man" Randy Savage
12.Hardy Boyz 27.Bret "Hitman" Hart
13.Lita 28.Yokozuna
14.Edge 29.Hulk Hogan
15.Hornswoggle 30."Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase

and 22 more to go.

Widow's Peak

2009-08-23T10:08:00.000-07:00

A much better pic of me vs. TNA Knockout Tara aka Victoria.

Check out my newest deviants

2009-08-18T13:30:00.001-07:00

@ http://nellz86.deviantart.com/
Go ahead give it a peak.

Preview Pencils.

2009-08-14T22:47:00.001-07:00

Once I get Photoshop to open, then it's on. I've been drawing like crazy trying to create more work. So far this is just some of the work, these...well I can't give that away just yet but when I get photoshop running and the first pics finished then you'll know.

Comic Con artwork

2009-08-11T12:38:00.000-07:00

Stuff I was drawing at comic con.

Comic Con 2009

2009-08-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

Just a few pics from Wizard World Chicago Comic-con 2009. It was an experience I would have never imagined, especially the way this year had been going. Thanks to Matt McCarty for hooking us up with the table, allowing me the opportunity to be apart of this and showcase my art. Thanks to Reo, Mikey and my younger bro Jamal for riding with me and showing support (you guys excitement was enough for me), and last but not least Jodi and Marcelo.
Kevin Nash (TNA/ former WCW and WWF champ) one of my favorite wrestlers of all time-
Tara/Victoria/Lisa Marie Varon (former TNA KO champ/WWE women's champ) One of the nicest people I've ever met.
Tom Nguyen (Illustrator/Kick A** comic art)Took time out to give me pointers and even drew a little pic in my book for free.

Real sneak peak

2009-08-04T10:14:00.001-07:00

SaSunian Prophecy I
Just a slight preview of the boards I'm working on for SP part I. Gonna be honest, I didn't think I could this many panels together in this amount of time, but that's the passion I have for my art. Thanks to Reo for letting me illustrate his story (even though I gotta draw dreadlocks).

Wizard Chicago Comic-Con 2009

2009-08-03T12:03:00.000-07:00

This year I'll be participating for the first time at Wizard World's Artist Alley.
My former American Academy of Art classmates, Matthew McCarty, Marcello Biott, Jodi Hoover and myself will be sharing a table (good looking out Matt). Wizard World is one of the largest traveling conventions in the world that showcases everything comic books, video games, film and anime.
I've been to the event in the past and was able to meet Walt(Thor) and Louise Simonson(Steel) and they both gave me really good feedback on my artwork. This time I'm looking to take advantage of being there for a longer period of time and meeting more people and interacting with fans (crazy costumes and all). My friend and writer Ronnie Reo(SaSunian Prophecy) is also coming along to check out the madness for the first time, and we're gonna have a ball. Other AAArt alumn are gonna be there too, so it should be a good time.

Michael Jackson 1958-2009

2009-06-26T05:29:00.000-07:00

Music and pop culture icon Michael Jackson past away from cardiac arrest.
Granted his career was marred by controversy especially in his last few years but what it really comes down to, the guy was talented and gifted. He was known and loved worldwide for 40 years. I think his impact is bigger than Elvis' was on pop culture.
He was very eccentric and troubling at times but I was kinda hoping that he would finally get it together after this tour put out one more album of just pure hits (not a bunch of whining Heal the world songs) and get the redemption he deserved just for art sake. I mean whenever I leave this Earth I would love for people to remember me as a whole person and for my art. No I won't miss MJ the person because I did not know him, but his music will definitely live on.

Shots out to the family of actress Farrah Fawcett who also died yesterday at 62 years old. And to the family of little Jada Justice of Indiana (this is becoming way too common in our community).

Peace.

new ills

2009-06-17T15:15:00.000-07:00

previews to monster football game. started on these two weeks ago, but delayed the finishing of it.

Willie Baxter,Sr.

2009-06-05T15:47:00.000-07:00

Today my grandfather has finally fallen asleep in death, after nearly 3 1/2 years of struggling with various illness.

Nellz Nation

2009-06-05T13:00:00.001-07:00

the flag of Nellz Nation. 2009

Book1

2009-06-02T07:26:00.000-07:00

I've recently began to check out books, real novels by real authors to see if it can help generate some imagination and take me somewhere mentally to a different place.I read alot of comics and graphic novels, while they are fast and entertaining to read, it's hard to really let your imagination work when the pictures are fully detailed already (which doesn't help much as an artist).

Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon (c)2007

So my first completed book is Gentleman of the Road. It's an adventure tale of a mysterious Jewish journeyman, Zelikman and his giant African companion, Amram, doing battle with nefarious priest and warlords set during early century Middle Eastern lands. They run into a problem when they have to ensure the safe return of Prince Filaq (who's not all what he seems) to take his place as leader of the Khazarian nation.
It was a suprisingly good book from start to finish, full of action, damsels and suprises and humor that wasn't too over-the top yet very intelligent. There's some pretty decent illustrations (by Garry Gianni) that help describe some of the action especially when Chabon starts to get a little too handy with devices of writing. It seems like it was geared toward young men from 14-up, which is fine because it got my imagination to work, so I know it will work for anybody else if they give it a read.

Another Day @ the Office

2009-05-31T11:24:00.000-07:00

My painting is the one next to Jodi's with the screaming face

photo by Jodi Hoover.

WE ON!!!

2009-05-27T19:52:00.000-07:00

My name ain't on the card, but I'm many more.
Aye I'm just going to have a good time, enjoy some art hang with my friends and see what happens from there. Ranting can be exhausting.

He needs a name...

2009-05-22T17:39:00.001-07:00

any suggestions

So far I've come up with the name, Mankey (or maybe that's what he is)

With that said...

2009-05-22T00:26:00.000-07:00

I DONT TALK...

2009-05-18T19:12:00.000-07:00

...I just listen.

This is also why I have a blog. To say whatever I want about whatever I want.
My creativity is feeling a little stagnant because of, well various reasons. I thought a couple of weeks back after going to the society of illustrators/alumni show at AAART that I was inspired, that I was gonna run home and create some masterpiece. I entered in the Annual Square Foot canvas gallery show last month for the first time. I was ready to enter the most fantastical piece of art I have done so far in my life.
Here I am, May 18th-I thought I was going to walk across a stage wearing a cap and gown then recieve my diploma to the delight of my family(I would have been the first in my immediate family to do so). But after debts build and collectiona agency calls, that dream of graduating college won't go quite as dreamt. No matter, I mean I did finish the courses and I wasn't personally excited with going through another wack ceremony(they never go well for me). Even with that, I the only thing I've drawn and completed since last month is the picture below this entry.
I was working on a comic book that I was planning on having ready for Wizard World, but this past month has been so hectic, I've pushed back plans on that and even doubt that I will be at a booth at all. Which sucks because I made a big deal about it up until that point.
I don't want to give up though. For the sake of my fellow AAART mates (class of '08)
and for my self to prove I can work through all of this. But the pressure is very tough to handle but I have to make adjustments as I go. I'm not planning on doing anything this summer. As opportunities open up, I just want to be able to address them as they arrive. I have to manage my time better and also not allow others to waste mine or dictate how I should use it.
I have to remember I'm an artist. I'am an illustrator (we're problem solvers). This morning I had a decision to make. Go to work like a good boy or be late for work and deliver my artwork for the BFA show that begins this week. Take a wild guess at which one I picked.

Mascara De La Muerte

2009-05-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

The Most feared Luchadore in all of Mexico.
5 time Nellz Heavyweight Champion of the World.
The deadliest finishing move in wrestling history-Pico De Vuelo (Flying Spike).

SOMETERSE A LA MUERTE

X-box theme Nike

2009-05-13T10:11:00.000-07:00

"These are an exclusive pair...only one of its kind. Patent leather back with embedded fiber optic wiring in the shape of the XBOX logo. Battery placement is in the tongue as well as on and off switch that has 2 settings: Strobe or Constant light functions. Gradient lime swoosh faded to black. The toe is painted in a surreal Tiger Camouflage with accents of lime and bright green. These are a men's size 11." -nike

Yeah and they only cost $2,500.

read...

2009-05-12T17:30:00.000-07:00

http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=161695735&blogId=390422314

Superheroine

2009-04-15T07:27:00.000-07:00

First coloring done with Wacom drawing tablet in almost 2 years.

(c) Marvel Comics character, Storm.

Nellzartworx 1

2009-03-24T11:20:00.000-07:00

I don't know. I think I'm getting better at this design stuff, but I have to keep practicing it. Plus this gives me an opportunity to get away from my usual style, yet keeps me Photoshop savy.

New Wallpapers

2009-03-18T10:06:00.000-07:00

Two brand spanking new wallpapers I made for my two favorite Chicago sports teams.
I'm also looking to buy a graphic tablet for $100 or less and I can't seem to find any in the city. If anybody knows of a place where I can go in and purchase one (not of the internet) let me know.
Peace.

Bag Lady part 1

2009-03-06T17:23:00.001-08:00

This is a caricature of Jennifer Aniston. She's a pretty and funny actress who should be in the prime of her career, but it always seems like she's in the news because of who she's dating or whether she's jealous of the Brangelina union.

Kim K

2009-02-19T19:55:00.000-08:00

Terrible copy, but another caricature.

Codine and blunts for breakfast.

2009-02-14T08:33:00.000-08:00

LBJ

2009-02-14T08:31:00.000-08:00

Working on cariacatures. Getting my game up.

Chicago Bulls

2009-02-04T16:23:00.000-08:00

Chicago Bulls concept designs. I'm thinking about a new logo too, but they definitely need to update the uniforms kinda like the Lakers, Heat and Celtics did.

Tough Chix

2009-02-04T08:23:00.000-08:00

Cameron(Summer Glau)of Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles and Claire(Hayden Panettiere) from Heroes.

Shirt designs

2009-01-28T15:16:00.000-08:00

Some concepts stuff. My little hand at designing.

I just wanna see her smile again...

2009-01-28T13:37:00.000-08:00

Another day at work, another Joker. (my brother printed references for himself, I ended up with them in my sketch pad. It is helping me keep my skills sharp.

I'm Like a dog chasing a car...

2009-01-26T11:06:00.000-08:00

Bored at work so I sketched the Joker. He's kinda cool to draw cause he got all those wrinkles and scars.

But I shoulda drew this one.

Madden 2010?

2008-10-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

My possible design for Madden NFL 2010, with Vikings running back Adrian Peterson on the cover. It's all done in photoshop. After I started looking for references of AP
on the internet and Madden type, I saw plenty of mock covers with Adrian Peterson on it. Maybe EA might consider it after all.

Nellz Photography

2008-10-17T09:40:00.001-07:00

Young Nellz getting his photography on. He's just a novice, but like with any thing...practice makes perfect, or something like that.

Teminator...

2008-10-11T20:47:00.000-07:00

No it's not part II but, I can't wait for Terminator:Salvation next year.

WWE the rest

2008-10-10T09:09:00.000-07:00

WWE part2

2008-10-10T09:05:00.001-07:00

WWE1

2008-10-08T22:23:00.000-07:00

1st part of WWE project I'm working on. (Hopefully THQ or WWE see this)
There's more that will be added later.

SpideySpaz pt.1

2008-09-15T22:16:00.000-07:00

Still needs a little work, but it's near it's finishing stages.

Spiderman sketches

2008-09-13T10:57:00.001-07:00

Prelims for Spiderman sketches. He's a character I've never really drawn alot
and he's kind of challenging with the poses and webs on his costume. I did this one with no references(my brother is a Spiderman expert, so he coached me).

Sketches

2008-09-10T20:42:00.001-07:00

Late Music Legend-Issac Hayes
Music Loud Mouth(just kidding) Kanye West

Terminator sketch pt1

2008-08-29T07:18:00.000-07:00

First part of a whole Terminator piece. Just something for fun and I always wanted to do a Terminator joint.

We @ War pt.II

2008-08-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

Cubs /Sox World Series?

Doesn't matter cause the Sox got one already.

Bright lights Big City

2008-08-22T17:32:00.000-07:00

Book jacket for Bright Lights Big City by Jay McInerny.
It's about the downward spiral of a young New York
man who has everything but loses almost all of it, including
his wife.

Gold post

2008-08-09T18:50:00.000-07:00

Wallpapers created by yours truly. My photoshopping skills are lil rusty, especially
on the old PC.

We @ War

2008-08-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

Editorial illustration about Gang and police problems in inner city and suburbs.
It's another sort of political/justice piece.

Ohhhh, and uh this is what happens when you upload with out changing files to RGB mode on the internet.

Wii Got game

2008-06-25T13:59:00.000-07:00

Wii dunking on Xbox 360 and PS3. What more can I say.

Holla!!!

2008-06-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

A representation of 2pac's song "Holla if ya Hear Me".
This piece gives me a chance to address my feelings on
racism, police brutality, the rap industry and faith.
I haven't gone political, but I also wanted to finally do
some illustrations with substance.

It's done in ink, collage and photoshop and it's fresh off
the press to you.

Magnetic Power-Really Doe

2008-06-24T15:46:00.000-07:00

a track produced by my cousin Willie Beaman. You can check this track out on Kanye West "Cant tell me nothing" mixtape, downloadable on iTunes. Look out for Really Doe album, coming late 2008/early 09. Chicago stand up!!!

CastroFace

2008-06-12T14:44:00.000-07:00

Editorial piece where an older classic painting is changed to
fit today's culture.

I chose Giuseppe Arcimboldo's painting the Spring(1573) to portray
the career of Fidel Castro as he ends his reign as President of Cuba
in 2008.

I know It doesn't make sense

2008-03-03T19:22:00.000-08:00

X-Men character Deadpool & Michael Jackson.

Sketches;Two Face & Superman

2008-03-01T07:24:00.000-08:00

Two of the character sketches I've done over the past 3 weeks. I've done alot of work, it's just that my scanner wasn't working, so I couldn't post anything. But now it's on, so let's get it started!!!

Late 2008

2008-01-10T17:13:00.000-08:00

I know I know, It's been close to a month since my last post, but it's been a little rough trying to post something new the past 2 weeks. But no fear to all my supporters (the six of you that actually check this page) I've been working on some pretty cool sketches and I'll post those to hold over until I post the finished drawings. So just keep cool homies, the good stuff is coming.

KINGDOM COME (cover remake)

2007-12-17T07:43:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody, I'm finally writing in my blog, because Marcelo told me to. I feel my art should do the talking, but I'll describe this piece in full detail, so here it goes: it's Jay-Z as Superman from Kingdom Come, because his album from last year was called..."Kingdom Come". Hopefully Alex Ross doesn't sue me.

The Watchmen

2007-11-19T08:51:00.000-08:00

Sandra Avila Beltran

2007-11-02T09:05:00.001-07:00

This Is Oakland!!!

2007-10-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Phoenix

2007-10-07T11:05:00.000-07:00

Jean Grey(nellzworx2007)

2007-09-30T14:13:00.000-07:00

GAGE: movie poster

2007-09-22T10:06:00.003-07:00

Controversial Logan

2007-09-15T05:01:00.000-07:00

2007-09-15T04:57:00.001-07:00