Description
Winona Nelson is a queer, Two Spirit Indigenous artist/writer whose fine art often focuses on the stories and history of her tribe, the Ojibwe of Minnesota, and on gender and diversity.
After studying classical realism and art for the entertainment industry at the Safehouse Atelier in San Francisco, Winona now freelances full time, working in illustration, concept art, comics, fine art, children’s books, and worldbuilding/IP development. Along with teaching concept art and illustration for SmArt School, her clients include Marvel Studios, Naughty Dog, Wizards of the Coast, and Scholastic Books.
In addition to her artistic work on Magic the Gathering, Winona has leant her artistic style to a slew of DC comics including: Women of Action, Women of Wonder; Spectrum 17, Spectrum 18, Spectrum 19, Spectrum 20, Gorilla Artbook, Exotique 2, and Exotique 4.