Unique Oil paintings of the "Jazz on the Plazz" Los Gatos Summer Concerts by Artist Riki R. Nelson artcontact@riki-arts.com (Scroll ENTIRE PAGE to View the Art) IMPORTANT NEWS for fans and collectors...Artist Riki R Nelson is now at the "Los Gatos Company", Artist Reception & exhibit opening, May 22nd..... Peabody Gallery Los Gatos has closed, and moved to Menlo Park... .. and later this summer an, exhibit at Peabody Gallery in Menlo Park.....Click here for details Newest Major Works, and Main Collection, follow this link. New "Alla Prima and Plein Air - Still Life and Seascape Oil Paintings" - please follow this link... "Jazz Art Only" Page, follow this link...   Girl in a box, Girl in Cherry Silk" 24" X 36" Oil painting by Riki R. Nelson - Major Works   "Girl in a box, Girl in Cherry Silk" "Girl in a box, Girl in Cherry Silk" 36" x 24" oil on linen purchase inquires purchaseinfo@riki-arts.com     Detail View of "Girl in a box, Girl in Cherry Silk" oil on linen   "Angel at the Bar, With Skull and Roses" "Angel at the Bar, With Skull and Roses" 24" x 36" oil on linen Click image to enlarge (Angel at the Bar copyright 2009)   purchase inquires purchaseinfo@riki-arts.com   "Angel at the Bar, Standing" "Angel at the Bar, Standing" oil on canvas 18" wide 24" high (Angel at the Bar copyright July 2009) Available   "What the Bartender Said" SOLD SOLD "What the Bartender Said" 16 x20 oil on linen newest small works " A Cosmo with Extra Limes and LIttle Umbrella" 8" x 10" oil on canvas (click image to enlarge)   " A Martini w extra Limes" 8" x 10" oil on canvas (click image to enlarge)   "A Misty Day at Asilomar" 12" x 16" oil on canvas (sneak preview, not yet available)   "Asilomar Tidal Pool" 9" x 12" oil on canvas (sneak preview, not yet available)   "Martini w Little Umbrella and Olives" 9" x 12" oil on canvas (click image to enlarge)   " A Double Martini, Up" 8" x 10" oil on linen (click image to enlarge)   "A Manhattan with Extra Cherries" 12" x 16" oil on canvas (click image to enlarge)   Available "Rainy Day Doughnuts" 12" x 12" oil on canvas panel (click image to enlarge)   more major works   "The Spirit of Jazz, Roseanne Vitro" oil on canvas 24" wide 36" high Available   purchase inquires purchaseinfo@riki-arts.com   (Click the image to enlarge) "T Bird Summer Sunset , Los Gatos" 24" x 36" oil on blocked canvas. Available "Jazz on the Plazz, Angel at the Bar" An exhibition of unique oil paintings depicting Jazz on the Plazz concerts along with a new suite of paintings featuring a creative take on the local bar scene. Paintings by contemporary realist Riki R Nelson for information email to - artshows@riki-arts.com Visit our courtesy online Los Gatos Art, Dining, Shopping, Hotel, and event guide page, http://www.riki-arts.com/artgalleries-losgatos.html NEW OIL PAINTING "Angel at the Bar, With Skull and Roses" 24" x 36" oil on linen, one of a kind, original compostion oil painting by R.R. Nelson. (Angel at the Bar copyright July 2008) "Angel at the Bar, Standing" oil on canvas 18" wide 24" high (Angel at the Bar copyright July 2008) Available

NEW OIL PAINTING - "#3, the Mona Rita" (painting of Rita Coolidge) from the "three views of a Diva" suite oil on canvas 12" wide 16" high "Peppers w Antique Copper Bowl " 12" x 12" oil on Belgin linen 225.00 uf (click image to enlarge) "Last Day of Winter Seacliff Beach, Aptos " 9"x 12" oil on linen 195.00 uf (click image to enlarge) Available NEW OIL PAINTING "The Spirit of Jazz, Roseanne Vitro" oil on canvas 24" wide 36" hig Major New Studio Work "T Bird Summer Sunset , Los Gatos" 24" x 36" oil on blocked canvas. A new, one of a kind, never before shown cityscape, of downtown Los Gatos one summer evening during a Jazz on the Plazz concert. "Jazz Man" oil on canvas 18" wide 24" high

scroll entire page to view complete collection, artist bio at the bottom of page JAZZ ART NEW OIL PAINTING - "#3, the Mona Rita" from the the "three views of a Diva" suite - 12" X 16" Oil on Canvas, this painting if being held back for release in August of 2008 "#2 three views of a Diva" suite oil on canvas 12 x16 SOLD "#1 three views of a Diva"oil on canvas 12 x 16 SOLD Available! "Wailin Sax " oil on linen 24" wide 18" high Available! "The Soul of Jazz," oil on canvas 24" wide 36" high These are all original, one-of-a-kind, oil paintings, on either cotton or linen canvases. They are painted with the highest quality, traditional, archival oil paints & mediums by Artist Riki R. Nelson. This artist's work can also be seen at Peabody Fine Art Gallery, in Los Gatos California. New Paintings of Bar and Night Club Scenes in August 2008! SOLD Paintings of Bar Scenes, Paintings of Caberates and Paintings of Night Clubs, Available! Available! Jazz Art   Limited Edition Giclee Print "Sax in The Park" 24" wide 18" high $595.00 (Original Also Available) "The Joy of Jazz" oil on canvas 24" wide 36" high web site - www.riki-arts.com --- email - jazzpaintings@riki-arts.com Visit our Los Gatos Art, Dining, Shopping, Hotel, an event guide page, http://www.riki-arts.com/artgalleries-losgatos.html Cityscapes "Magic of Main Street" oil on linen 36" wide 24" high "A Little Shopping" oil on linen 20" wide 16" high "Marquee Ala Gatos" 20 x 16 oil on linen Paintings of Night Cityscapes   Jazz Man Giacamo Gates #1" (from the Jazz on the Plazz Suite) "Jazz Diva #1" Available oil on Belgium Linen 20" wide 16" high     -About the Artist- (Opens New Window) The Paintings on this page, range in price from $395 to $2800 as of August 2008. The paintings on this page, are all are one of a kind, original composition oil paintings by Aritst Riki R. Nelson. Paintings are done on either high quality cotton or linen canvases, or archival canvas panels. They are painted with the highest quality, traditional, archival oil paints and oil paint mediums, intended to last a life time. R.R. Nelson's studio, is located in Los Gatos, California.   Thank you for your interest. SOLD Riki R. Nelson is one of the premiere artists represented by the internationally celebrated Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos. Questions for The Artist: 408 353 5344, email artinfo@riki-arts.com Prices are subject to change, paintings are subject to availability   -New, Never before shown bar scene Paintings and Paintings of Caberet will release in mid 2008 "Jazz on Fire" Available oil on canvas 24" wide 24" high             "Canada Corner, Los Gatos" 12" x 16" Oil On Linen $525, framed

Newest Paintings, July 3rd 2007 (never before shown) Below is a "sneak preview" of the latest work from the "Jazz on the Plazz" collection of unique oil paintings by Artist Riki R. Nelson 2007 "The Soul of Jazz," oil on canvas 24" wide 36" high . These almost life size, 2ft x 3ft oil paintings were inspired by such subjects as Jazz Singers Rita Coolidge, & Roseanne Vitro, (who will perform on Aug. 1st 2007)and will be unveiled July 23rd 2007 at Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos. The collection of original work entitled, "Women of Jazz, a Celebration of Today's Divas " depicts women of jazz as they have appeared at previous Jazz on the Plazz performances. For more information on the Art - jazzart@riki-arts.com - For Concert information visit Jazz on the Plazz . - Look for the unveiling of a new suite of Bar & Cafe scenes by this artist in Dec. 2007-. Gallery Exhibition "Women of Jazz, A Celebration of Diva's", Recent oil paintings by Artist Riki R. Nelson Exhibition Dates - July 23rd thru Mid August 2007 Artist Reception - Saturday, July 28th 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location - Peabody Fine Art Gallery 11 N. Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos CA 408 395 3440 2007 "The Spirit of Jazz, Roseanne Vitro" oil on canvas 24" wide 36" high 2007 "The Joy of Jazz," oil on canvas 24" wide 36" high 2007 " Jazz On Fire" oil on canvas 24" wide 24" high oil on stretched/blocked canvas. These and other new original oils art currenlty on exhibit for the first time at Peabody Gallery of Los Gatos 2006 "Jazz Sax Man" one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson (click images to enlarge) ( jazz on the plazz Suite) oil on Belgium linen - canvas size 18 x 24 current status - Available For Purchase information please visit the Peabody Gallery web site.

"Jazz Bar #1" current status - SOLD one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson (from the jazz Bar Suite, look for more Bar Scenes in August 2008) oil on Belgium linen - canvas size 20 x 16 one of a kind,

2006 "Jazz Diva, Paula West" one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson (from the jazz on the plazz Suite) oil on Belgium linen - canvas size 16 x 20 one of a kind, current status - Available

2006 "Jazz Man Giacamo Gates #1" one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson (jazz on the plazz Suite) oil canvas panel- canvas size 11 x 14 one of a kind, current status - Available

"Swingin' Bass" 16 x 20 one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson current status -HOLD

"Wailin' Sax" - Anton Schwartz on Sax 24 x 18 oil on linen one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson current status - Available Detail photo of "Wailin' Sax" JAzz Bar Suite of Paintings For Purchase information please visit the Peabody Gallery web site. Click Here for Location, Details, and Dates of upcoming exhibitions -- email - paintings@riki-arts.com

"Jazz Piano reflections" one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson (jazz on the plazz Suite) 16 x 20 on fine portrait canvas one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson current status - Available Click Here for Location, Details, and Dates of upcoming Jazz Art exhibitions -- email - paintings@riki-arts.com

one of a kind oil, by Riki R. Nelson "Sax in the Park" oil painting, current status - Available also the... "Sax in the Park" limited edition fine art print. current status - Available 18 x 24 oil on Linen (canvas size) & fine art Limted edition Giclee Print on Canvas $ Purchase informaion on this painting - Peabody Gallery of Los Gatos $ Purchase information on this print - Peabody Gallery of Los Gatos A Los Gatos "Jazz on the Plaza" - Jazz on the Plazz - Oil Painting

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August 2006 - One Artist exhibition at, and by the invitation of, "Jazz on the Plazz" Los Gatos, PHOTOS coming soon

July 2006 - One Man Show and Reception at Peabody Fine art GAllery ART RECEPTION PHOTOS

February 2005 - One Man Show - PEABODY FINE ART GALLERY SHOW - ART RECEPTION PHOTOS

Painting Life - by Riki R. Nelson

Life moves, so should Art. I aspire to capture the moment which is never truly static.

Our most profound experiences & memories often last only seconds. So it is possible that the moment may be the most important subject in art of all.

I seldom paint static figures, ( "sitting and staring "), as it often does not covey the true character of the subject, or even more importantly the character of the moment.

"Action painting" has been defined and redefined, as art continuously reinvents itself. But it's Byzantine roots when elaborate, expressive, detailed, versions of victories in battle, meant to inspire and amaze, were created in bas-relief on drinking vessels and plaques, that inspire me".

Modern Classical Realists sometime shy away from painting, "people in action" or in mid expression, possibly due to the complexity involved in getting all the elements to work together - perspective, proportion, anatomy, value, color, composition, and intense creative expression. Executing these individual elements successfully is one part skill, and one part talent. How they go together, however, is where the artistic "vision" becomes vital.

I have a unique creative, "vision" for each one of my oil paintings. Although it is almost impossible to describe the "visions" themselves, - the pure, creative, "head pictures" that come to me in dreams; walking on the beach; walking down the street - the ones that actually become paintings, also incorporate both old masters & modern art painting techniques. I strive to incorporate in my work, not only my "head pictures" but the painting expertise offered by both the classical & contemporary art worlds. I aspire to create true works of fine contemporary art, that are built on a studious foundation of the best of what has been, and what is, and yet are something entirely new, creative, and unique.

Painting Techniques.

The kind of multi-dimensional realism I strive for, involves a melding of numerous painting techniques. The foundation is an underlying detailed & accurate, yet intensely creative (and true to my original "vision"), black & white painting of the key figures in the piece, and a less detailed oil sketch of the other elements in the painting. I use stretched Belgium linen, Cotton Canvases, or Canvas Panels, that I carefully select, running my hand over each one, until I find a canvas that not only looks good, but "feels right" . I then "build" the figures in layers with the highest quality oil paints, combined with several classical oil paint mediums, tree resins, and nut oils.

As a comtemporary painter, I will sometimes use a variety of surface textures and impasto weights in a single painting, and in the same modern sprit of artistic freedom to combine things in unique ways, I will create backgrounds, that will not only take as long to create as the main figures, but have been carefully painted in an entirely different style then the "front" of the painting,, in order to further the effects I strive to achieve.

Physics and Art

My brother is an astrophysicist, my mother has a background in poetry, theater, and art, and my father is a builder, so I grew up around ongoing discussions about what things were, why they were, what made things what they were, and how many dimensions, both tangible and not, did they exist in. This has profoundly effected my approach to painting.

Theories in modern physics, suggest the existence of multiple dimensions, that function independently, yet effect one another in ways that we can barely even phantom.
I am as fascinated by what can actually be "seen", as what we may be perceiving on other levels, that we are not aware of.

Artists - painters - are compelled to say, what words cannot convey.

I often say that if I had words for what I mean, I would not have to paint.

I hope that this brief explanation, furthers your enjoyment of my work.

Riki R. Nelson

Exhibitions and Gallery representation

2008 Upcoming Art Show - Oil Painting Exhibition: "Angel at the Bar, Jazz on the Plazz"

'Meet the Artist ' Champagne Reception Saturday August 23rd 2008 6 to 8 pm

invitation and information page for this event .

Bar Scenes & Jazz Art,
Oil Paintings by
Artist Riki R Nelson
at Peabody Fine Art of Los Gatos

Exhibit Runs - August 4th - Mid Sept 2008 (scroll to bottom for date and time)

2007 - One man Show / Reception : Peabody Fine Art of Los Gatos

2007 - sole exhibiting artist at the "Jazz on the Plazz" Concert Series in Los Gatos August 23 and 30th 2006

2006 One Man Gallery Show & Champagne Artist Reception

Reception Thursday July 27th 2006
6 to 8 PM

Exhibit Dates:
July 20th through August 2006

Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos -
11 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos
CA 95030
Phone - Ruth Daily, Gallery Director - 408-395-3440
email - ruth@peabodyfineart.com

2006 Solo Exhition at Jazz on the Plazz Los Gatos

More exhibition History -

Feb 05 - “Beauty in the Night, Scenes of the City” : Peabody Fine Art Gallery of Los Gatos
oil paintings of local Jazz and street scenes
Month long exhibition and artist reception

Dec 04 - "Key Featured Artist" at the Toll House Los Gatos' celebration of the opening of the hotel's new restaurant, the "3 Degrees Restaurant"

One Man Show & Champagne Artist Reception

Oct 04 - Borders Café espresso Los Gatos
champagne reception and month long one man exhibit
of oil paintings

One Man Show & Champagne Artist Reception

July 03 - Borders Café espresso Los Gatos
“OceanScapes, Visions of the coast”
champagne reception and month long one man exhibit
of paintings and drawings

other events:

July 05 - Western New York - Artist Riki Nelson's "Sax in the Park" print was purchased to be featured in the "Sax in the Park" Charity Auction,

July 04 - One of the featured artists at Kuletos Los Gatos Hotel

Education: A lifetime of exsposure to fine art, punctuated by intense periods of study with private teachers and college courses. I did not have a life that would allow for a traditional art eduction, and am largely self taught. I continue to arduously study the painting and drawing techniques of the Old Masters, yet am strongly creatively influenced by the modernists - I also studied for a time under Linda Harris of Cupertino. My own vision and varied style and experimentation, leans strongly towards the modern, but I strive for the meticulousness and realism of the masters

Gallery Representation

Peabody Fine Art Galleries - Los Gatos 11 N. Santa Cruz Ave, 408-395-3440
ISLG Campbell 287 E. Campbell Ave 408-378-2075

Riki R. Nelson
www.riki-arts.com
mail@riki-arts.com
Los Gatos California USA

Jazz art realism, Figurative jazz oil paintings, and figurative jazz art. Oil il paintings of jazz musicians, original oil paintings of jazz night club scenes.

oil paintings by Riki R. Nelson, Contemporary Realism - Photo Realism-copyright 2008