Erik Mehlen
Born in California in the 80’s, I grew up admiring the commercial art of the time leading up to the digital age. Comics, cartoons, the imagery on book covers and movie posters, with its technical mastery, all had a very profound influence on me and how I approach art. Since childhood, I’ve lived all over the United States including California, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, and Georgia, which is where I attended art school; receiving my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. I currently reside in San Antonio, Texas where I continue my career in art and illustration.
This website (for now) serves as a connection between myself and my virtual, online self. Here, you will see a collection of my previous work, college work, and as it happens, my current work.
Beginning in 2017 I started working on a series of children’s books with author Patrick O’Donnell on our first book, “Did Dinosaurs Have Dentists?” published on September 28, 2018 and completed a second book titled “Do Penguins Have Pediatricians?” published on August 28, 2019.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta, GA: 2006-2008
Atlanta College of Art – Atlanta, GA: 2004-2006
Recognition / Awards
ADDY Award -Elements of Advertising- Illustration, Campaign
ADDY Award -Collateral Material- Poster, Single
ADDY Award -Collateral Material- Poster, Campaign
Society of Illustrator’s Wohlberg-Lambert Scholarship
Society of Illustrator’s Merit Award
Society of Illustrator’s 2007 NY Competition
Group Exhibitions
2019 Habitat: Exploring the Spaces that Shape Us, HijoleSA, San Antonio, TX
2019 Who You Gonna Call? – A Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary Art Event, HijoleSA, San Antonio, TX
