Daniel Nelson

Daniel Nelson

Manchester-based artist, Dan creates appealing artwork for the children's non-fiction market. He also has a fondness for Folklore and loves telling narratives through his work. Dan's work is influenced...

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Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Mysteries of the Human Body
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Blackbeard
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Goldfinch
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Zeus at Olympia
Samurai Duel
Joan d'arc
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Lady of the Lake
Arthur and the giant
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Global Cities
Shackleton
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Illustration by Daniel Nelson
Lemur

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Fantastic new non-fiction work covering mythology and natural history bolsters Dan Nelson's folio.

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Dan has created illustrations for Manchester Museum's "Triceratops: Eat, Roam, Repeat" exhibition, running from October 25, 2025 to February 22, 2026.

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Dan Nelson has started a series of Hobbit illustrations based on Tolkien's book, beginning with a character design of Bilbo Baggins and the opening scene of Gandalf's visit to Bag End.

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Dan Nelson explores Norse mythology through fresh eyes with these illustrations centered on Magni, Thor's son.

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Explore the Manchester Museum's fantastic collection of themed t-shirts, designed exclusively for the Manchester Museum by Dan Nelson.

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Dan has created a series of Explorer themed spreads that have us itching for adventure!