Nelson is recognized for her bold, oil paintings featuring rich and flowing textures. The love of capturing fashion on canvas has expanded into the fashion world. Limited editions of her art are reproduced in Italy on 100% silk or wool scarves.
Priscilla Nelson is recognized for her bold, figurative oil paintings featuring rich, flowing textures and postures that evoke a wide range of sensations and emotions.
A self taught artist, Priscilla began painting as a child. At age 15 she had her first sold out show in Reston, Virginia, and at 16, she was honored to participate in a program for promising artists at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.
Today, the majority of Nelson’s work explores textiles and clothing, and how they convey moods and attitudes. Nelson says that her early inspiration came from her love of “people watching” and studying how individuals are able to exude such varied attitudes through what they wear or don’t wear. Nelson also creates distinctive mixed media pieces as well as commissioned portraits, murals, landscapes and pencil drawings.
Nelson’s art is currently featured in private and public collections throughout the United States and abroad. Priscilla Nelson currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ
