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
“Jewels at Night”
“Along the Chicago River”
“Michigan Avenue Bridge”
“Yacht Club View”
“Board of Trade”
“Evening LaSalle”
“Moon Over Chicago River”
“Chicago Streets”
“Bridge Up”
“Urban Glow”
“East River View”
“State Street South View”
“Transportation Under Glass”
“Regatta Morning”
“Jewels of the Night”
Office Installation – Nelson
“View From Art Institute”
“Light on Wrigley”
“Portals of Paradise”
984 G Willow Road | Northbrook IL 60062
(Willow & Waukegan Roads — near Whole Foods)
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