So What is This About?

Nate Erlin was born and raised in Berkeley, CA to parents who taught art and science. He has received formal art training and continues to work from live models. His art is inspired by character-rich, discarded, often high-tech objects. He compliments non-traditional surfaces with figures, portraits, and environments that enhance the object's natural character. He has created illustrations and paintings for commercial clients, several publications, and private collections. He resides in the San Diego community of La Jolla.

 

EDUCATION and MENTORS

Studio 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA (2007 to present)
Ron Lemen

Watts Atelier, Encinitas, CA (2005 to 2006)
Jeff Watts, Eric Gist, Lucas Graciano, Doug Stambaugh

San Diego City Colleges, San Diego, CA (1999 to 2006)
Wayne Hulgin, Leah Younker

UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA (1992 to 1996)
Rene Bruckner