About Jeffrey Nelson
As a visual artist I felt compelled to give these visions life as I personally witnessed it. The breath taking vistas of the Hawaiian Islands, the sandstone colors of the Grand Canyon to autumn in New England and the Giotto frescoes, Giotto’s Campanile, the collection of works of Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso and Van Gogh, The Palatine Gallery, I have found meaning in my travels. Travel is my Lover, and Art is my Reason for Being.
I found beauty in all that my mind could take in – from the colorful villages surrounding Lake Como and the breathtaking vistas from the Basilica del sagrado corazón tibidabo, Barcelona to the smallest cobblestone, its surface etched by the passing of time. This Inspiration found its nest in my Art and Creativity. I express my sentiments in Canvas and Paint and through the modern technique of Digital mediums. Through brush I bring color and life to my empty canvas. My work isn’t limited to color. I used this creativity to pursue lovely visions of striking Black and White. The brushwork can be broad, sometimes subtle. Not to be undone, my works of color represent another side of my creativity. I love to dabble and mix the beautiful colors to bring a florid life to my visions on canvas.
I have discovered that through digital applications, my creativity can take yet another broad step. With it, I have developed my own unique way of looking at the world, with its reds, blues, greens and all the hues of the rainbow. I combine and experiment with what my mind’s eye digests and produce music for the eye and fulfillment to the soul.
I present these expressions to those who appreciate beauty in its purest form. Art should be studied and not taken for grant, yet bring a vivid zest to all who gaze upon it with an Artists Eye.
For those appreciative viewers and collectors, I would share my work. Some are unique, with only the original. Their sizes vary as do their complexities. Prints of the digital art pieces and photographs are listed. Mine is the work of an upcoming yet experienced artist.
Passing along these visions of my travels are for only the best in collections. My feet have made a million steps in my quest, and that quest is far from over. Not bad for a young child born in Ohio and raised in California, with his eyes and heart outstretched to the massive blue skies and the world beyond.
Art Exhibitions
2020 Celebrating Color, Rene Soto Gallery and Saugatuck Church, Westport, CT, USA
2020 Vanishing, Rene Soto Gallery, Norwalk, CT, USA
2019 Wilton Library Show and Loft Artists Association, Wilton, CT, USA
2019 Lock Works, Stamford Museum & Loft Artists Association, Stamford, CT, USA
2019 Rene Soto Gallery, Norwalk, CT USA
2019 New Member Show, Loft Artist Association, Stamford, CT, USA
2018 Holiday Pop Up Art Show, Loft Artist Association, Stamford, CT, USA
2018 Open Studios 2018, Loft Artist Association, Stamford, CT, USA
2017 Deloitte University, West Lake, TX, USA
2016 Solo Exhibition, UNCON, Stamford, CT USA
2015 Solo Exhibition, UNCON, Stamford, CT, USA
2014 Solo Exhibition, Musée du Croco, Milan, Italy
Art Collections
2021 Private collection, New York, NY – Venezia Canale Reflection
2020 Private collection, San Francisco, CA – The Woods
2018 Private collection, Lancaster, CA – Koi Pond
2017 Private collection, Riverside, CT - World Trade Center (b&w)
2017 Private collection, Westlake, TX - 5 Digital Paintings
2016 Private collection, Stamford, CT - Three Bridges Over the East River
2016 Private collection, Stamford, CT - Blue Flowers
2015 Private collection, Stamford, CT - Midtown Reflections
2015 Commissioned, Rye Brook, NY - Empire Sunset
2015 Private collection, Mount Kisco, NY - Spring Blossoms
2011 Private collection, Norwalk, CT - Always Near By
2011 Private collection, Norwalk, CT – Colorato Ponte Vecchio
Personal Information
203-276-9813
Artist residence, Stamford CT
Jeffrey L. Nelson-Artist
Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey Nelson-Artist
Jeffrey Nelson
@jeffreyartist52
Skills
Press
1998 BlackStar Newspaper, Harlem’s Puppet Master
1997 Trickle Up Program Newsletter, International-The Puppetman: New York City
1995 CNN Prime News
1994 The New York Beacon Newspaper-The 16th Annual Harlem Christmas Tree Lighting
1992 New York Amsterdam Newspaper-Hale House Christmas Celebration
1992 Entertainment Tonight, WCBS-Hale House Christmas Celebration
1992 The Big Red Newspaper, NY-Jeffrey L. Nelson a/k/a Le Puppetman
● Acrylic Painting
● Watercolor Painting
● Digital Painting
● Photoshop Elements 13
● Design Sculpey Clay
● Design wooden figurines
● Photoshop CC
● Photographer
● Design Rod Puppets
● Design Foam Puppet
● Design Hand Puppet
● Design and construct
puppet scenery, stage and props ● Design and construct Facemasks, Clay, Rubber,
Leather and Paper Machie
● Design Marionettes
Printable Resume
Education
2001 Computer Technician / 3D Animation, The Career Center, NY
1999 Facial Mask Making, School of Visual Arts, NY
1991 Study under Raymond Billingsley, Creator of “Curtis”, comic strip, NY
1990 Apprentice to Bruce Cannon, Master Puppeteer, Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, NY
1983 Travel and Tourism, Sawyer College of Business, Sherman Oaks, CA
1980 Technical Drafting, David Starr Jordan High, Los Angeles, CA
1979 Visual Arts, Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, CA
Related Professional Experience
Founder, Le Puppetman Puppetry, New York, NY and Stamford, CT. Variety Shows, Educational and Recreational Workshops, Custom made Puppets and figurines.
Master Puppeteer and Artist Educator, City Parks Foundation, New York, NY. Performing in “The Peter Pan Game” and “Sleeping Beauty” Shows at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park. Troubleshoot and emphasize theatrical protocol. Design and maintain puppets, scenery, stage and props.
African American Musical Puppetry - touring puppet show, Le Puppetman Puppetry and New York Children Theatre.
The Big Apple Star Search - touring puppet show, Marionette Theatre in Central Park and New York City Parks, Recreation Centers and Playgrounds.
Harlem River Drive - touring puppet show, Bruce Cannon Puppetry Productions and New York Children’s Theatre.
Extended Work History
Member of the Union International de la Marionette, UNIMA-USA
Member of The Puppeteers of America, Inc
Member of the Connecticut Guild of Puppetry
Member of Stamford Art Association
Member of Loft Artists Association