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?” available August 28, 2019.

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Education

Savannah College of Art and Design – Atlanta, GA: 2006-2008

Atlanta College of Art – Atlanta, GA: 2004-2006

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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