Sacred Times
Art Studio
by G. R. Nelson
I have drawn and painted sporatically throughout my life. I would never call myself an amateur and certainly not a professional. Through art I have learned many things about myself, such as, the need to be in control and the desire of perfection. I love the feeling of release that creativity brings. and I am super excited for every lesson I learn and every painting and project I complete. I am glad to share my passions and am grateful to be here with every one of you.
I have spent many years searching for my soul’s calling, hoping to find my unique gift to share with the world. I love all the beautiful things in life; color, light, animals, the elementals and I have a new appreciation for the dark too, as it brings growth and balance. I am grateful the Milan family chose to share their gifts by creating the Milan Art Institute, which promotes the spiritual and professional aspects of the arts. Becoming a professional artist has been a dream. I surrender myself to the process of creating and learning so it becomes my reality.
CLEANSING CURRENTS ~ 16x20 gallery wrapped traditional cotton canvas with .75" thick wrapped edges. "Old Master" glaze in oil. ~ May 7, 2023
BLUE RIDGE ~ 16x20 gallery wrapped traditional cotton canvas with .75" thick wrapped edges. Indirect atmospheric in oil. ~ May 14, 2023
REFLECTING ~ 16x20 gallery wrapped traditional cotton canvas with .75" thick wrapped edges. Monster portrait subtraction in oil. ~ June 4, 2023
COWBOY VALUES ~ 12x16 artist cotton canvas with .75" thick wrapped edges. Primary palette still life alla prima in oil. Last night I posted my first 12x16 still life alla prima oil painting using a primary pallet. I was excited to have finished the lesson. Today I had time to reflect on what I learned and why I created this specific composition. I could have chose anything laying around the house, but I didn't want to choose just anything and I didn't want to choose easy. Some thoughts came to my mind on the subject and objects I picked. Why did I choose them and why do I seem to chose the harder lessons? The cup in the painting was made and used by my Grandpa, Boyd Lee Nelson. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, story is, he was a hard worker, a fine man, and took exceptional care of his family, including extended family. The cowboy hat belongs to my husband. He too has a core belief in working hard, being self sufficient in order to take care of himself and his family. He ventured out and started his own business at a young age. My Uncle Dale gave me my first drawing lesson in cowboy hats. He started his own business and also believed in providing and caring for the family. These beliefs have been passed down through many generations. The cowboy lives by and upholds seven core 'cowboy' values: courage, optimism, self-reliance, authenticity, honor, duty, and heart. Our family heritage may not have descended from cowboys but we share in their values. May we carry these with us always. ~ June 7, 2023