15369 82nd St
Bloomer
WI
Jeff Nelson is an artist currently working with watercolors. After thirty-three years teaching mathematics and American history, Jeff retired in 2009.
Jeff attained degrees in Art, Mathematics, Computer Science and Education. After one year of teaching art, he decided this was a personal endeavor and began teaching in his other degree area. All degree work was completed within the University of Wisconsin system.
although Jeff was busy with a family and a teaching career, he remained active in pursuit of his art. Jeff ran small business named Backgrounds by Design, which specialized in painting backgrounds for professional photographer. He also produced large scale installation art for a real estate developer in Kansas City, Kansas. Jeff pieces have appeared in juried shows such as: Arts West and The Janet Carson Gallery in Eau Claire, WI where he was chosen for the People’s Choice Award. His work has appeared in galleries in La Crosse, WI; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL and Fort Meyers, Florida,
Jeff continues to work and display primarily in the upper mid west. Finding new outlets for his work is ever expanding. Jeff enjoys reconnecting with teaching by offering classes in watercolor technique to people of all ability and skill levels. Jeff lives in Eau Claire, WI with Ellen, his wife.
