William Nelson

William Nelson began his study of art at age twelve at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and continued until awarded a full scholarship to the same school.

An artist for over 40 years, William is best known for his impressionistic paintings of the City of Chicago, including striking and colorful images of The Board of Trade, the Chicago Theater and urban scenes along the Chicago River. He is also an Emeritus Professor of Painting and Drawing at Oakton College.

Nelson’s work has been selected by many private, corporate and public collections, including The Art Institute of Chicago, The National Gallery of Art (Washington D.C), and The Smithsonian Institution (Washinton D.C.).

Styles: Transitional

“Regatta Morning”

Oil on Canvas

29" x 39" (Framed)

$4,260

“Sundown/Moonrise”

Oil on Canvas

37" x 49" (Framed)

Sold

“Jewels of the Night”

Oil on Canvas

25" x 21" (Framed)

$1,900

Office Installation – Nelson

Oil on Canvas

36" x 24" (Framed)

Sold

“East View Skyline at Dusk”

Oil on Canvas

30" x 42" (Framed)

$4,800

“Glass Canyon Passage”

Oil on Canvas

29" x 35" (Framed)

Sold

“Chicago Abstract”

Oil on Canvas

25" x 21" (Framed)

Sold

“View From Art Institute”

Oil on Canvas

42" x 30" (Framed)

$4,800

“Light on Wrigley”

Oil on Canvas

37" x 49" (Framed)

$5,800

“Portals of Paradise”

Oil on Canvas

46" x 50" (Framed)

$6,600