Eric Nyquist is a soft spoken 24 year old who is a fourth generation resident of a small town in northern California called Turlock. He grew up on an orchard, spent time building classic cars with his father and was surrounded by simplicity. Looking at Eric’s intricate illustrations, typically done with pencil or ink on paper, it is evident that his upbringing plays a massive role in his creativity. Most of the reoccurring themes in his work somehow relate back to his foundation that began in Turlock. From a distance, his effort on paper may seem to be a blur, but upon a closer look, his pages are overcome by the most beautifully detailed images. The numerous lines and shapes are overwhelming to the eyes which leads to the question of who in the right state of mind can create such a detailed piece, all of which to Eric is a process most like building instead of drawing. He creates his work in a studio filled with loud music and films, making it hard to believe that such meticulous illustrations are actually born into a chaotic environment.

Written by Tenny Hovsepians, LA2Day

Artist's website: www.ericnyquist.com

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