Ellen Nelson

Biographical Info After finishing undergraduate studies in 2013, I moved back to my hometown of Kalamazoo, MI to begin my work as a full-time artist. In 2024, I moved to Chicago with my husband and my dog. Over the past several years, I’ve had the pleasure of showing my work, including murals, throughout the state of Michigan, and the honor working with artist collectives in Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, Detroit, and now Chicago.

Artist Type painter

Location Chicago, IL

Short Description My paintings are inspired by my own experiences in grappling with the unknown and dwelling in darkness. I seek to highlight the beauty and truth amidst the chaos of daily life.

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Instagram https://instagram.com/ellennelsonartist

Art01 Nelson_Abiding.jpg

Art01 Caption “Abiding,” oil on canvas, 30″x30″

Art02 Nelson_Transmutation.jpg

Art02 Caption “Transmutation,” oil on canvas, 36″x48″

Art03 Nelson_WeightoftheWorld.jpg

Art03 Caption “The Weight of the World,” oil on canvas, 24″x24″

Art04 Nelson_Food.jpg

Art04 Caption “America’s Favorite Food,” oil on canvas, 48’x48″