Nan Coffey is a San Diego-based contemporary artist whose signature style — "Art All Over" — means exactly what it sounds like. No surface is safe. No canvas too small, no object too strange. For over 25 years she's been painting her vision of compassion, inclusion, rock 'n' roll, and pure joy onto everything she can get her hands on.
Nan's work has traveled from her San Diego studio to the walls of Caesars Palace, the iconic Hotel Del Coronado, and in 2023, the museum walls of the California Center for the Arts — where her retrospective "Positively Animated" filled every gallery room. She has created original commissioned work for Google, Tender Greens, Red Bull, and San Diego FC.
Nan's art and the punk/ska world have been in conversation for years. She's created limited edition prints in collaboration with Rancid, Fishbone, Less Than Jake, Frank Turner, Buck-O-Nine, Violent Femmes, and Bouncing Souls. She's painted custom skulls and guitars for bands, collectors, and superfans who want something nobody else has. And every year she gives her time, talent, and sweat to Musack — a San Diego nonprofit keeping music in the hands of kids who need it.
Canvas is just the beginning. Nan paints on guitars, skulls, Bali Hai cocktail mugs, helmets, surfboards, bamboo panels, and custom objects of all kinds. She partnered with UK pop artist Horace Panter (founding member of The Specials) on two collector collaborations that sold through galleries in LA and London.
She'll paint on almost anything. The worst she'll say is it won't work — and she'll usually have a better idea ready.
Nan takes custom commissions — original paintings, custom painted skulls, guitars, objects, and anything else you've been thinking about. Reach out here or email info@nanwashere.com.
Who is Nan Coffey?
Nan Coffey is a San Diego-based contemporary artist specializing in punk rock art, ska art, band art, custom skull paintings, and custom painted guitars. She has collaborated with Rancid, Fishbone, Less Than Jake, Frank Turner, Horace Panter (The Specials), Buck-O-Nine, Violent Femmes, and the Bouncing Souls. Her work has been exhibited at Caesars Palace, Hotel Del Coronado, and the California Center for the Arts.
Where can I buy Nan Coffey's art?
Most of Nan's art is available directly on
nanwashere.com — no middleman, which is how we keep the prices affordable. Browse
prints,
original paintings,
custom skulls, and
custom painted guitars.
Does Nan Coffey make punk rock art prints?
Yes. Nan is one of the few museum-featured fine art artists making punk and ska art. Limited edition signed prints featuring Rancid, Misfits, Less Than Jake, and more are available at
nanwashere.com/collections/prints.
Does Nan Coffey paint custom guitars?
Yes. Nan paints custom Fender Acoustic Electric Guitars on commission and occasionally has completed instruments available for immediate purchase. See
nanwashere.com/collections/custom-painted-guitars.
Where is Nan Coffey based?
San Diego, California. All artwork ships from San Diego. Nan shows locally at venues including Fall Brewing and has been part of the San Diego art and music scene for over 25 years.
Does Nan Coffey take commissions?
Yes. Custom commissions are open depending on Nan's schedule. Email
info@nanwashere.com or visit the
commission page to get the conversation started.