uniqueness of Jazz Divas, and includes such subjects as Rita Coolidge, Roseanne Vitro
and Paula West.
Riki R. Nelson paints only jazz musicians and singers she has personally encountered.
She works exclusively from her own sketches, photos, “mental pictures" and inspiration.
The Artist's goal is as much to paint the spirit of the performance and the performer,
as a true likeness. She paints both emerging and legendary jazz artists.
R. R. Nelson works exclusively in oil, taking as long as two months to complete a
single piece. She uses traditional realism, complimented by contemporary colors and
compositions, and her own creative vision, to develop unique and moving portraits of
contemporary life.
It is Nelson's belief, that for a portrait to be a true work of art, it must come from the
artist's sensitivity to the subject. She feels that seeing and studying a performer in person,
allows her to in some way touch their, "essence" which she can then translate into the "soul"
of a painting. This is why she works exclusively from her own encounters with the musicians
and singers and not from third party photos.
Champagne Artist Reception
Reception Date - Saturday, July 28th 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location - Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos
Exhibit Dates - July 23rd thru Mid August 2007
*Peabody Fine Art Gallery*
11 N. Santa Cruz Ave
(at Main St. near the Town Plaza)
Los Gatos CA
Phone 408 395 3440
For more information contact All About Jazz.
