News from Nelson Makes Art!

This weekend ArtFest Midwest returns to Des Moines, Iowa, and Nelson Makes Art! returns to ArtFest Midwest!

Happy World Oceans Day! Whether you're lying on a beach or just dreaming of the waves this Tuesday, it's the perfect time to stop and appreciate all the good things that come from the wild blue sea. Food, water, weather, and beauty, it's hard to dismiss everything the oceans give us, so take a moment to consider how you can...

When is Two Gifts better than One? ALWAYS. Check out our discounts on select artwork, and every item on sale comes with a free gift!

Check out our biggest, baddest, totally awesome sale event ever with wall art, canvases, holiday ornaments and decor and more at 25% off, and with Apparel 10% off using code Apparel 10.  Read on, get some art, and save!

Come see Nelson Make Art at Artfest Midwest!  Read on for details.

Get all the details on our Buy One, Get on 50% off deals here. Basically, if we make it in our studio, you get the deal!

We love adventure here in Nelson’s studio. You could call it the mojo that moves us, or the spark that keeps us fired up. We talk about it, dream about it, plan for it, poke fun at it, and try to keep it as a guiding element for all the work and play that we do. Sometimes, though, it’s all...

2018 will be a year of Adventure Leave your baggage at home.  It's time to get out of the comfort zone you've been lingering in for far too long and get out there!  This little blue marble we live on is full of wonder, and so much of it is usually right around the corner if you just get up...

Break the rules? Why yes, I think we will. Everybody knows the 12 Days of Christmas (hey even if you don't celebrate Christmas, you've probably heard the song, like...everywhere).  And everybody knows Thanksgiving (at least in America!  And Canada, eh).  We also despise Black Friday - the rushing, the consumerism, the madness.  So we're just not going to do any...

This incredible sale with Original Art marked down as low as 50% off, and art prints and jewelry up to 20% off with code 1STANNIVERSARY, ends September 1st! Its been one amazing ride this last year, creating amazing art and inspiring people to live lives they don't need a vacation from through our art, glassware, jewelry, clothing, and more.  An...

Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Making Surf Wall Art! Join us Friday, July 28th as Nelson will be painting LIVE the second in the Tiki Adventure Series! Additionally, as it's our 1st Anniversary of making surf wall art and taking you on mental vacations full time, we'll be holding a huge 1st Anniversary Sale!  If you've wanted an original Nelson art...