Shaw Nielsen, a pretty snazzy illustrator. I am pretty snazzy illustrator whose work for both adults and children has helped bring a bit of sunshine to magazines, advertising, books, and newspapers around the world. I currently reside in the mountains of Colorado with my beautiful wife, my family, and a pack of goofy dogs. My illustration has been featured in Communication Arts, 3x3 magazine, graced the cover of HOW Magazine, been the face of the LA Times Festival of Books.

I am a pretty snazzy illustrator, and my work for both adults and children has appeared in magazines, advertising, posters, and newspapers around the world. I was educated in San Francisco at the Academy of Art, and at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design in Denver, Colorado where I currently reside with my beautiful wife, a pack of dogs, and my wonderful family. You can read more about how I approach illustration, life, and business here,.