Education
Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1961, Nelson earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts at Detroit"s College for Creative Studies in 1988.
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Career
He is also known for landscape and still life painting. Nelson owns the Skyuka Fine Art gallery in Tryon, North Carolina and maintains a studio in Asheville"s River Arts District. He is recognized nationally for his portrait work, and is an established landscape artist and instructor.
The Portrait Society of America has recognized Nelson"s portrait work with fourteen prestigious awards.
Achievements
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2014- Certificate Of Excellence - Portrait Society Of America"s 2014 International Portrait Competition 2013- Finalist - Portrait Society Of America"s 2013 International Portrait Competition 2012- Certificate Of Excellence - Portrait Society Of America"s 2012 International Portrait Competition 2012-2011st PlaceCommissioned PortraitsPortrait Society Of America’s Member"s Only Competition 2010- FinalistPortrait/Figure Category of The Artist"s Magazine 27th Annual Art Competition 2009-2001st PlaceOil and Honorable Mention-DrawingPortrait Society Of America’s "Choose Your Medium" Portrait Competition 2008 - 2nd PlacePortrait Society Of America’s ‘Outdoor’ Portrait Competition 2007 - Semifinalist In American Artist Magazine’s 70th Anniversary Competition 2007 - Honorable Mention - Portrait Society Of America’s Children’s Portrait Competition 2006 - Honorable Mention - Portrait Society Of America’s Self - Portrait Competition 2006 - 2nd Place and People's Choice - Portrait Society Of America’s Tri - State Competition 2005 - Certificate Of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition 2004 - Best Portfolio - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Conference 2003 - Best Portfolio - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Conference 2002 - Certificate of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition 2001 - Certificate of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition.
Membership
He has served on the faculty of the Portrait Society Of America, is an active member of PAPSE (Plein Air Painters of the South East) and the Oil Painters Of America. He was a member of notable Detroit bands Bitter Sweet Alley (Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture) and The Purple Gang. He is currently a member of the North Carolina band 176.
Awards
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Certificate of Merit; Honorable Mention; Medal of Honor 2014- Certificate Of Excellence - Portrait Society Of America's 2014 International Portrait Competition 2013- Finalist - Portrait Society Of America's 2013 International Portrait Competition 2012- Certificate Of Excellence - Portrait Society Of America's 2012 International Portrait Competition 2012- 1st Place- Commissioned Portraits- Portrait Society Of America’s Member's Only Competition 2010- Finalist- Portrait/Figure Category of The Artist's Magazine 27th Annual Art Competition 2009- 1st Place- Oil and Honorable Mention-Drawing- Portrait Society Of America’s 'Choose Your Medium' Portrait Competition 2008 - 2nd Place- Portrait Society Of America’s ‘Outdoor’ Portrait Competition 2007 - Semifinalist In American Artist Magazine’s 70th Anniversary Competition 2007 - Honorable Mention - Portrait Society Of America’s Children’s Portrait Competition 2006 - Honorable Mention - Portrait Society Of America’s Self - Portrait Competition 2006 - 2nd Place and People’s Choice - Portrait Society Of America’s Tri - State Competition 2005 - Certificate Of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition 2004 - Best Portfolio - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Conference 2003 - Best Portfolio - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Conference 2002 - Certificate of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition 2001 - Certificate of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition This award recognizes significant endeavors.; The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.Certificate of Merit; Honorable Mention; Medal of Honor 2014- Certificate Of Excellence - Portrait Society Of America's 2014 International Portrait Competition 2013- Finalist - Portrait Society Of America's 2013 International Portrait Competition 2012- Certificate Of Excellence - Portrait Society Of America's 2012 International Portrait Competition 2012- 1st Place- Commissioned Portraits- Portrait Society Of America’s Member's Only Competition 2010- Finalist- Portrait/Figure Category of The Artist's Magazine 27th Annual Art Competition 2009- 1st Place- Oil and Honorable Mention-Drawing- Portrait Society Of America’s 'Choose Your Medium' Portrait Competition 2008 - 2nd Place- Portrait Society Of America’s ‘Outdoor’ Portrait Competition 2007 - Semifinalist In American Artist Magazine’s 70th Anniversary Competition 2007 - Honorable Mention - Portrait Society Of America’s Children’s Portrait Competition 2006 - Honorable Mention - Portrait Society Of America’s Self - Portrait Competition 2006 - 2nd Place and People’s Choice - Portrait Society Of America’s Tri - State Competition 2005 - Certificate Of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition 2004 - Best Portfolio - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Conference 2003 - Best Portfolio - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Conference 2002 - Certificate of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition 2001 - Certificate of Merit - Portrait Society Of America’s Annual Portrait Competition This award recognizes significant endeavors.; The Medal of Honor is the United States of America's highest military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.