For Immediate Release

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Craig Nelson: A New World

Open House Friday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and

Saturday, April 3, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Music, food, and travel all come to life in Craig Nelson’s vibrant new work. Cuban street rhythms, Italian kitchens and storied houses beckon the viewer to A New World. Combining figurative work with landscapes and architecture, these paintings show Nelson at his best. His deft handling of medium and subject imbues each canvas with mood all its own.  Exhibition on view through April 30.

Since 1970, Craig Nelson has been depicting figures, landscapes and various environments in rich, vibrant oils. His passion for the subjects weaves emotion into each work of art.

After graduating from Art Center College of Design with distinction, Nelson began his career working in Los Angeles for recording companies and motion picture studios. His movie posters include The Cowboys, Slap Shot and Homeward Bound, among many others. His album cover credits include,Sammy Davis Jr.’s Live, Rick Nelson’s Country and Natalie Cole’s Thankful - again, along with many more.

Collectors include James Garner, Neil Simon, Toyota Corporation, UCLA’s Dental and Law Schools, the U.S. Air Force, UCSF Dental School and numerous others. He has won more than 200 awards of excellence and several gold medals. His work is collected in the United States, Europe and Asia.

In 1974 Nelson began teaching at Art Center College of Design. For the past 30 years he has been sharing his knowledge at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where he is the Executive Director of the School of Fine Art, MFA & BFA, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture.

Ella Walton Richardson | Fine Art

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