# NASH Illustrators > Cultivating community, opportunity, and visibility for illustrators in the Nashville area ## Posts - [Scar Tissue – Bargains](https://nashillustrators.com/scar-tissue-bargains/): Scar Tissue – Bargains is now available on Kickstarter! We had a chance to ask Stephen Fox, the writer and artist on the project, all about the motivations and temptations related to his work. - [Pure Joy in Picture Book Format](https://nashillustrators.com/pure-joy-in-picture-book-format/): Natalie Briscoe is a veteran illustrator, creating wonderful kid-friendly characters, designs, and concepts. Her latest book, A Thank You Letter to My Teacher, showcases the top tier quality you can expect from Natalie’s digital and real-world paintbrushes. From publisher Sourcebooks: In this heartwarming picture book, children thank their teachers for laugh-out-loud days and trail-blazing subjects. They’re thankful for teachers who point out the possibilities, celebrate differences, pay attention to the details, and go above and beyond. A Thank You Letter to My Teacher celebrates a wide variety of teaching styles and school experiences from a group of diverse children. A celebration […] - [Zinebook February 2026](https://nashillustrators.com/zinebook-february-2026/): The first Zinebook event wrapped up last weekend on February 7th and the NASH Illustrators were out in force! Huge thanks to the Free Nashville Poetry Library (FNPL) for offering the space and to our very own Illustrious Sanguine for organizing it! The Packing Plant was a wonderful venue to hold our event. There are galleries mixed throughout the space with work in every visual medium. We were able to set up shop upstairs and had a very nice traffic flow throughout the event duration. As a part of the Wedgewood-Houston art crawl circuit, we were able to meet a bunch […] - [Hourly Comic Day 2026!](https://nashillustrators.com/hourly-comic-day-2026/): February 1st was a fun day of creating for the NASH Illustrators! Our first attempt at creating comics on the hour at every hour of the day is quite a challenge. Tina Ritchie, The Illustrious Sanguine, and Jeremy Sosnick all contributed to the quest for comic book production at record speed! Here are their reflections on the event: Tina Ritchie “This year’s hourly comic day was non-negotiable for multiple reasons, the most significant being that I know how beneficial it is for growth and confidence in my skill set. The last time I participated in this challenge was two years ago, […] - [Happy Holidays!](https://nashillustrators.com/happy-holidays/): Happy holidays from the NASH Illustrators! - [The Miracle of Light Festival](https://nashillustrators.com/the-miracle-of-light-festival/): Stop by the The Miracle of Light festival and say hello to the NASH Illustrators! We're excited to share a selection of holiday-themed items this year. - [PBS Arts Break](https://nashillustrators.com/pbs-arts-break/): The NASH Illustrators were featured on an episode of PBS Arts Break! Hear from us directly on what this group means to us. - [Happy Halloween!](https://nashillustrators.com/happy-halloween/): The NASH Illustrators critique art in style - just in time for the spooky season! - [NCAF 2025 Recap](https://nashillustrators.com/ncaf-2025-recap/): The NASH Illustrators share their experiences as vendors at the Nashville Comic Arts Festival 2025. - [Parthenon Picnic Birthday](https://nashillustrators.com/parthenon-picnic-birthday/): The NASH Illustrators celebrated its 1st year with a wonderful outdoor plein air and picnic event at the Parthenon, practicing landscape drawing and painting. - [Artists Assemble!](https://nashillustrators.com/artists-assemble/): We're excited to launch nashillustrators.com! There is a lot to be thankful for and we're stoked for all of the great things ahead. ## Pages - [Terms and Conditions](https://nashillustrators.com/terms-and-conditions/): Terms & Conditions Welcome to NASH Illustrators, operated by Tina Ritchie (owner) and is assisted in the creation and distribution of contracts, invoices, and marketing materials through its various artist partners. Collectively, both the store owner and the artist partners (and their technologies) are referred to as by “we”, “us”, and “our” in the below Terms and Conditions statement. By using the website and the related mobile website (collectively, the “Websites”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (this “Terms of Service” or “Agreement”), whether or not you register as a member of NASH Illustrators (“Member”) when/if a […] - [Contact](https://nashillustrators.com/contact/): Send Us A message We want to hear from you! Use the form below to send us a question or comment. We’ll do our best to get back to you quickly. - [Blog](https://nashillustrators.com/blog/) - [Artists](https://nashillustrators.com/artists/): Brandon Bell Brandon Bell is a self-taught artist from Franklin, TN who specializes in digital art. His most recent works include two children’s books, written by local authors, which he has illustrated. As a member of the Williamson County Cultural Arts Committee, Brandon often participates in local festivals and shows, sharing his works with the community. With a background and degree in Early Childhood Education, Brandon’s focus is on creating works that children of all ages can enjoy. Court Thompson Court Thompson is an illustrator and surface designer in Nashville, TN, with a BFA in Illustration from the Watkins College of […] - [About](https://nashillustrators.com/about/): Welcome! Artists of all backgrounds are welcome, and encouraged to participate in local meet-ups and monthly prompts. By hosting events and creating space for local illustrators and designers to connect, we hope to grow the thriving creative culture in our city. As creative professionals, we hope to connect not only with other creatives, but also with local businesses. By featuring a wide array of illustrators and designers, we aim to connect clients to artists who fit their needs. Contact us if you’re interested in commissioned work! Say Hello! Our group stays connected on our very own Discord server! There you’ll find monthly prompts, […] - [Home](https://nashillustrators.com/): Cultivating community, opportunity, and visibility for illustrators in the Nashville area Latest from the Blog Events Nashville Arcade Art Show Saturday, September 12 | 6-9 pm THIS WEEKEND is the opening for Nash illustrator, The Illustrious Sanguine’s solo exhibition! This exhibition will be entirely composed of artwork from his original graphic novels and comics. We are so excited to see the show and hope you’ll stop in to check it out! Won’t make the opening? No problem! Check out the art on the second Saturday of each month from 6-9 pm. Studio 59 at 65 Arcade Alley, Nashville TN - [Privacy Policy](https://nashillustrators.com/privacy-policy/): The Privacy Policy NASH Illustrators (the “Seller”) understands the importance of your personal privacy. Therefore, we have created this Privacy Policy so that you know how NASH Illustrators uses and discloses your information when you make it available to us. The Privacy Policy below discloses our practices regarding information collection and usage website located at nashillustrators.com and related mobile website (collectively, the “Websites”) and the service provided thereon (the “Services”). By using or accessing the Websites and the Service, you signify your agreement to be bound by this Privacy Policy. 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