Nellie Vance
Nellie Vance
Whether she is illustrating a stunning natural landscape, designing the stylish new logo for a Milwaukee brand or painting a portrait of someone holding their beloved cat or dog, Nellie Vance uses her artistic versatility to “teach, open minds, create connections and inspire change” as her website reads, working with mediums ranging from graphic design to watercolor and gouache paintings to digital sketches. She is senior designer of Milwaukee-based marketing agency Core Creative as well as co-founder and creative director of Black Space , a free mental wellness resource for Black and Brown men, women and LGBTQIA+ folks.
Originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and raised in Green Bay, Vance had aspirations of being an artist since she was lit