Dan Nelson
I grew up in Chicago working as a Graphic Designer and spent a year living in Palm Springs where I fell in love with the quirky people and the Mid-Century Architecture that I started to incorporate in my painting. I also spent time developing my sense of me, what I feel and what I believe in. That discovery of self led me to a happiness and inner peace that translated to Joy of being which also made its way into my art.
My paintings are done with Acrylics on Canvas, I’m too impatient to work with oils. I work from home and enjoy having everything right there so I can pick up my brushes and start painting whenever I feel the urge. Usually, my cats sit on the table next to me watching and sometimes crawling into my lap to help. When I have the day off from the office, I’m at my easel within 15 minutes of waking up ready to paint and I will be there until evening.
I grew up in Chicago working as a Graphic Designer and spent a year living in Palm Springs where I fell in love with the quirky people and the Mid-Century Architecture that I started to incorporate in my painting. I also spent time developing my sense of me, what I feel and what I believe in. That discovery of self led me to a happiness and inner peace that translated to Joy of being which also made its way into my art.
My paintings are done with Acrylics on Canvas, I’m too impatient to work with oils. I work from home and enjoy having everything right there so I can pick up my brushes and start painting whenever I feel the urge. Usually, my cats sit on the table next to me watching and sometimes crawling into my lap to help. When I have the day off from the office, I’m at my easel within 15 minutes of waking up ready to paint and I will be there until evening.
$4,465.00
Acrylic on canvas.
48x24"
I love color, movement and people interacting with each other in my paintings. What better way to portray this than a Ballroom Dancing scene. I also like to incorporate a story into my art, either one that is in my mind or better yet to inspire a story within the observer.
$2,760.00
Acrylic on canvas.
48x24"
My love of Midcentury and Palm Springs. I try to put some humor in my paintings and to tell a story.
$2,210.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
I love painting clouds letting the paint dictate how it wants to present itself then I take control with the figures.
Photo credit: Matt Wenc, https://wencphoto.com/
$4,415.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x48"
Inspired by the fireplace I began to create a story. The parrots decide to join and then the family rushed in the get them back in their cage. I hope this inspires a story of your own.
Photo credit: Matt Wenc, https://wencphoto.com/
$4,415.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x48"
I was inspired by the shadows that are cast on the penthouse walls. I decided to add David Hockney painting on the back wall and show people enjoying life.
Photo credit: Matt Wenc, https://wencphoto.com/
$2,210.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
I love to paint Happy People doing happy activities. What can be more fun than a group of friends dancing with their dogs. I paint the world I want to live in, joyous, colorful and inclusive.
Photo credit: Matt Wenc, https://wencphoto.com/
$4,415.00
Acrylic on canvas.
48x24"
I love painting everyday people and their pets enjoying special mpments together.
Photo credit: Matt Wenc, https://wencphoto.com/
$2,220.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
the interaction between people and their pets is nothing but joy and happiness. I want to capture that feeling in my paintings.
$2,220.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
I love painting clouds, people and fun. A perfect morning playing on the beach with the babies.
$2,220.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
Surfing, father and son, dad, son, family, ocean, clouds, dog, Surf, Surf Board
$2,220.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
Surfing, father and son, dad, son, family, ocean, clouds, dog, Surf, Surf Board
$4,430.00
Acrylic on Canvas
48x24"
I was inspired by pure Joy and Happiness. The color and feel of Pop Art with the movement and freedom of dancing that is so contagious that our pets join in.