Artist Kadir Nelson's illustrations of pride and soul

Kadir Nelson is an artist unknown to many. But you'll find his work on magazines, albums, posters and postage stamps. Then there are the children's books - more than two dozen of them. Ben Tracy meets the illustrator who counts Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth among his influences - and who explains what happens when his paintbrush starts to sing.

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

I love this man creativity!.... gives me inspiration!

[@emmz7186]

As a fellow artist myself and a brother of a famous artist Mr. Nelson’s work is inspiring, beautiful, moving... there aren’t enough expletives I can use... AMAZING ARTIST, oh how I wish allot of what he painted was reality... the world would certainly be a better place...

[@corvusdelicti8853]

Breathtaking...and so American, in the best way possible. Several paintings had me in tears.

[@gisaac46]

As a fellow artist, man I can't hold your paint brush! Much love and respect!

[@edifyingartchannel6103]

I love it that is so cool the new yorker

[@raysiere4791]

I am a huge baseball fan...If I was wealthy, I would have a collection of his work in my home. I have some art abilities, but nothing in comparison to what he can do. Just seeing his work gives me a lift.

[@cre_datch]

Good one! How could this segment get a thumbs down/dislike!?!? Crazy.

[@karencalloway9717]

He does such beautiful work!

[@amandahawkins9894]

Incredible talent and a beautiful soul. Looking forward to sharing this with my art students!

[@realamericannegro977]

I want that Jimmy Walker portrait. It captures his coolness perfectly.

[@christinekoutodzo1020]

Good evening he is a good illustrator

[@dougskinner4715]

Unbelievable talent.

[@Lorenzopphotography]

Profound!!!

[@VictorouslyVindictiveV]

Freaking gorgeous work

[@diskattek]

painting being a artist best gig there is

[@Backatwon]

Much respect !

[@daalelli]

SO GOOD!

[@mosellafelder2171]

WOW! Brilliant! I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!

[@monicadavenport1199]

;love this art work

[@woahhhaaryn]

hes my cousin

[@shutdown7161]

Sure

[@danielledavis1524]

so good

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

A gift from the creator

[@abdulmaheboobshah6061]

Robert Jackson and the other hand 12w a

[@veronicamoton9833]

😇

[@Seeker0fTruth]

He painted for Michael Jackson... Heavy occultic symbolism and dark references in his work. He's very talented and obviously very attuned to the unseen realm.

[@gisaac46]

As a fellow artist, man I can't hold your paint brush! Much love and respect!