Art Awareness Post: Nash Weerasekera
- Nov 22, 2024
- 1 min read
Nash is an illustrator, painter, and author. He began his journey in digital art during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Nash draws inspiration from Félix Vallotton's woodcuts, Yves Chaland's graphic novels, and J. C. Leyendecker's pieces. Nash’s pieces tap into the day-to-day ironies of life combined with his background in street life.
A Quote from Nash:
"But more seriously, I find that alternating between professional and personal projects allows me to enjoy both and be more productive. Whenever I am stuck or at a loss for ideas with one, working on the other usually helps me find inspiration."
His Process:
Nash first finds themes he wants to illustrate. After researching themes, he creates rough drafts on physical paper. He then compares his drafts to see which illustration he likes most.
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My reaction: I love the bright colors, themes, and the overall composition is amazing. I really like the style, and I’d love to try this bright-colored style out for myself sometime. This style additionally reminds me of Art Nouveau and the art of advertisement.
His Instagram: Nash (@nashweerasekera) • Instagram photos and videos
Resources: Clever Illustrations by Nash Weerasekera Highlight Ironies and Anxieties of Everyday Life — Colossal
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