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Look! Paintings by R. Kenton Nelson

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We've been hunting high and low for a painting by LA-based painter R. Kenton Nelson, and it's been more difficult than we imagined. But really, we should have known better: his work has been in the background of some extremely popular romantic comedies (Something's Gotta Give, The Holiday), and he's got quite the celebrity clientele (Diane Keaton, Steve Martin, Brian Grazer).

After showing a few of these paintings to a friend, she remarked, "Wow, it's like lonely Americana, but in better colors! Now where do you keep your snacks?" Art commentary aside, these paintings are gorgeous. And we'd like to see one of these hanging over our mantel.

To find out more about R. Kenton Nelson, visit his website at www.kentonnelson.com.


Comments (3)

They're like de Lempickas, but even more refined.

absolutely mesmerizing.

posted by silvarga on 2007-12-07 17:11:33
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Art is in the eye of the beholder, for my eye R. Kenton Nelson has nothing on Tamara De Lempicka....

A cheap alternative to buying big name original canvas, is the much cheaper copies found all over SE Asia on your next holiday.

posted by Bell on 2007-12-07 20:26:24
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Thanks for presenting these inspiring paintings! And I do see the connection to De Lempicka!

posted by liza hirst on 2007-12-08 05:08:17
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