‘DEARBORN’, 2025, TERESA NELSON
Nelson lets their fascination in Chicago architecture guide them through each dot in this intricately stippled drawing of windows. The meticulous shading and small details are meant to make the viewer feel the piece come alive.
Pen on Mixed Media Paper // 7x10”
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Teresa Nelson’s love for art was solidified when they did their first stick and poke on their twin bed in their childhood home in Albany Park, Chicago.
Now 6 years later at age 21, their art has expanded from quick doodles to their signature intricate stippling style on paper and their hand poked tattoos.
Specializing in pen and ink, Teresa also has a deep love for exploring new mediums, resulting in an interest in watercolor, acrylic, and collaging. They find tattooing to be a very meditative and satisfying practice.
“Even the smallest pen size isn’t as slight as a poke in the skin. You can make it so realistic.”