Learn to Draw and Paint
For over 30 years, Craig Nelson
has been depicting figures, landscapes, and various environments in rich
vibrant oils. His passion for the subjects relates directly to his
brush work, weaving mood and emotion into each work of art. His art instruction
DVDs also teach and demonstrate drawing techniques and how to use “Quick
Studies” to advance your drawing and painting skills. [continued…]
Craig Nelson (continued)
Craig Nelson is a Nationally recognized fine artist. He taught
drawing and painting at Art Center College of Design in LA from 1974 and at the San Francisco
Academy of Art College since 1990 where he is now the Department Director of Fine Art.
After graduating from Art Center College of Design with distinction, Craig
began his career working in Los Angeles for recording companies and motion
picture studios, creating portraits and other subjects with strict deadlines.
Craig's countless movie posters include "The Cowboys", "Slapshot",
and "Homeward Bound" among many others. His album cover credits
include, "Sammy Davis Jr. Live", "Rick Nelson, Country" and "Natalie
Cole, Thankful" along with many more.
Collectors include, James Garner, Neil Simon, Toyota Corporation, UCLA Dental
and Law School, the U.S. Air Force, UCSF Dental School and many more. He
has won over 200 awards of excellence and several gold medals. The "Arts
for the Parks" national competition awarded Craig the Grand Teton Natural
History Award for a painting entitled "Dining Alone". He is collected
in the United States, Asia as well as Europe.
In 1974 Craig began teaching at Art Center College of Design and for the
past 13 years has been sharing his knowledge at the Academy of Art College
in San Francisco where he is Director of Fine Art, Drawing and Painting.
Craig is currently a signature member of the California Art Club, American
Society of Portrait Artists, and Baywood Artists. Craig's is author of 60
Minutes to Better Painting and the Drawing
Bible, both published
by North Light books. He teaches two to three workshops a year which have
gained in popularity attracting students from all over the United States.
His annual January workshop held at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California
is in its 28th year.
Craig Nelson
Creative Catalyst Productions Inc.
