A swirl of color, motion, and ocean energy.

Mischief is an early palette-knife oil painting from our coastal series — a vibrant, story-rich piece that’s brought countless guests into our booth over the years. With sweeping strokes of coral, gold, violet, and deep-sea blue, this mermaid dances upward through the water, inviting the viewer into her world of movement and light.

Created during an early period when Nelson was still developing his portrait style, the emotion and color work of Mischief still makes it one of our personal favorites. It’s bold. Joyful. Playful. And it fills a room with color the moment it’s hung.

This is a 24" x 48" original palette-knife oil painting on a gallery-wrapped canvas, sealed and ready to hang.

Perfect for coastal homes, eclectic art lovers, and anyone who wants a show-stopping, conversation-starting centerpiece.