Roadside Stew - Illustration Book

A 66 page collection of 30 illustrations that provide a kaleidoscope (or “collide-oscope”) of strange and bizarre humor.

Living in Chester County, PA Michael McNelly’s lifelong interest in art and nature has culminated into a very fulfilling career. Upon graduation from Philadelphia’s Hussian School of Art in 1976, McNelly embarked on a career in illustration. His travels from Alaska to the Amazon jungle have deepened a strong interest in the natural world and its inhabitants.

McNelly has an impressive roster of clients including the New York Times, the Jacques Cousteau Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and The Nature Conservancy among others. He has accumulated a laudable collection of awards and Best of Show ribbons, including The Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science’s Award of Excellence.

“As an artist I explore and celebrate the natural world through a combination of ideas, concepts and images. We can all agree that our natural heritage deserves our protection; sharing my visions with society may perhaps bring the beauty of our planet to light…” —Michael McNelly