{"id":110893,"date":"2026-01-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=110893"},"modified":"2026-01-21T21:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:51:41","slug":"local-artist-profile-paul-nash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/living\/local-artist-profile-paul-nash\/","title":{"rendered":"Local artist profile: Paul Nash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>THIS week we chat with local illustrator Paul Nash, who said the year he spent after high school at NMIT completing his illustration course \u2013 being taught everything from character design to composition and the fundamentals of art \u2013 was amazing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What initially motivated you to take up illustration?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ever since I can remember, I\u2019ve always had a pencil in my hand drawing.<\/p>\n<p>I grew up with Saturday morning cartoons, gaining inspiration from watching Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Astroboy\u2026 the list goes on.<\/p>\n<p>I continued to illustrate through primary school and high school.<\/p>\n<p>I guess I\u2019ve always been a big kid at heart who still loves watching cartoons and reading comics.<\/p>\n<p>As I got older I started to illustrate children\u2019s picture books, creating characters for authors all around Australia and overseas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How would you describe your style and how did you develop it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My art style is vibrant and colourful and I always like to find the humour in all things creative \u2013 whether it be an illustration for a children\u2019s picture book or an editorial illustration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which other illustrators inspire you and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Growing up I was a massive Graeme Base fan. His book The Eleventh Hour was always a deep dive into magical worlds that I could spend hours in.<\/p>\n<p>As I got older, illustrators like Australia&#8217;s own Shaun Tan (inspired me). His work is amazing.<\/p>\n<p>Every now and then I\u2019ll look at his books such as The Lost Thing for inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>UK illustrator Chris Riddell always inspires me with his characters and amazing line work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have you had any particular mentors over your career so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I would say the year I spent just after high school at NMIT (now known as Melbourne Polytechnic) in Melbourne completing my illustration course was amazing \u2013 being taught everything from character design to composition and the fundamentals of art. I got to learn from some great art teachers and master the different mediums: acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolours and pencil.<\/p>\n<p>What are some highlights or fond memories you have from your time as an illustrator?<\/p>\n<p>My first book launch at The Little Bookroom in Melbourne surrounded by family and friends is a fond memory. Also, having one of my children\u2019s books translated into French was a highlight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How can people check out your work online?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People can check out my work at <a href=\"http:\/\/nashyart.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>nashyart.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you working on right now? Do you have a few projects\/jobs on the go?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(I\u2019m) currently working on a children\u2019s picture book about a bilby.<\/p>\n<p>The other book I\u2019m working on is a second book in a series about a time traveling goat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What would you say to young regional aspiring illustrators who are thinking of making a go of the creative life?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d say always keep illustrating (and) have a sketchbook on you at all times as you never know when inspiration might strike.<\/p>\n<p>The world is a big place but with that comes great opportunities to share your work, (and) the more you (share) the more your work will be seen.<\/p>\n<p>Post sketches as well as finished art as clients always like to see the thought behind the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>Join art groups, visit art galleries and immerse yourself in all things art and culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIS week we chat with local illustrator Paul Nash, who said the year he spent after high school at NMIT completing his illustration course \u2013 being taught everything from character design to composition and the fundamentals of art \u2013 was amazing. 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