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Gloria Nilsson

Clinton, Connecticut, United States
Artist (Painting, Artcraft)
Born unknown date

After several years as a freelance designer, Gloria yearned for a more organic connection to the arts. Her first workshop with master pastelist Ellie Bender was the catalyst that launched her fine art career. Gloria since explored oil painting and she is currently painting primarily on silk with acrylic mediums. Many of the techniques Gloria offers in her silk painting workshops are integrated into many of her fine art paintings as well as her hand painted scarves. Gloria enjoys experimenting and keeping her options open when it comes to mediums and this passion has also blossomed into her own unique line of jewelry. One-of-a-kind pieces featuring original hand sculpted beads, focals and findings.

A degree in Graphic Design from Pratt Phoenix/Institute, New York, N.Y., along with Gloria's fine art background have given her the capability to attain success in many facets of art & design. Consequently this has enabled Gloria to share her love of art with many others. Offering classes, workshops and weekly programs at the Arts Center Killingworth, Chester Village West retirement Community, Essex Meadows Lifecare Retirement Community, Clinton Parks & Recreation and private lessons and workshops on request.

Nilsson's work has been exhibited in numerous juried shows, galleries, public venues and outdoor exhibitions. She have been honored with several awards including Honorable mention Illustrators Portfolio; Tassy Walden Awards New Voices in Children’s Literature 2003, Madison Art Society Annual Juried Show Award 2008-2011, Frank's Package Store Award; Guilford Art League Annual Juried Exhibition 2012, Honorable Mention; Manhattan Arts International Healing Power of Art "Positive Art That Lifts The Spirit" 2012, Artmajeur Silver Award; Artmajeur International 2008-2012, Shoreline Patrons' Prize; Clinton Art Society 65h Annual Juried Summer Exhibition 2014, Essex Art Association award; Earth, Wind & Fire Exhibition 2014. Gloria was selected to design and illustrate Chapter 11 of The Great CT Caper, a serialized storybook for young people published on the CT Humanities/CT Center for the Book website.

Nilsson serves on the Board of Directors and a member of the Arts Center Killingworth, member of the Madison Art Society, Clinton Art Society, Guilford Art League, Lyme Art association & New Britain Museum of Art.

Recent work is featured at Spectrum Gallery, Centerbrook, CT and other indoor/outdoor seasonal venues.

Discover contemporary artworks by Gloria Nilsson, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary american artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Artcraft. Account type: Artist , member since 2008 (Country of origin United States). Buy Gloria Nilsson's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Gloria Nilsson. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Silk Painting • 8 artworks

My silk paintings have a more liberating, contemporary, and intuitive style. Painting on silk is a very[...]
My silk paintings have a more liberating, contemporary, and intuitive style. Painting on silk is a very unpredictable process. The paint wants to just go - and you have to allow it to do its own thing to achieve the most beauty from this medium. Working with pops of color, and using gutta as a stylus, allows an artistic freehand which enables me to create spontaneity and movement.
Painting titled "Guardian" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Guardian - Painting, 12x18 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - Expressionism, expressionism-591, angel, protector, Genius of Death, The Sleeping Lion, St Peter's Basilica, Antonio Canova
"Guardian"

Acrylic on Fabric | 12x18 in

$795
Painting titled "Zinnias at Dusk" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Other
Zinnias at Dusk - Painting, 18x12 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - Illustration, illustration-600, floral, zinnias, silk painting, gutta, acrylic, oil sticks
"Zinnias at Dusk"

Painting | 18x12 in

$795
Painting titled "serve" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
serve - Painting, 18x12 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - focus off self, serve, service to others, random acts of kindness, hope
"serve"

Acrylic on Fabric | 18x12 in

$795
Painting titled "On the Corner, Broo…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Other
On the Corner, Brooklyn, NY - Painting, 12x18 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - Illustration, illustration-600, Other, Architecture, brooklyn, New York, city scape, figurative, USPS, silk painting, gutta, oil sticks
"On the Corner, Brooklyn, NY"

Painting | 12x18 in

$795
Painting titled "Reach" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Other
Reach - Painting, 18x12 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - Illustration, illustration-600, tree, silk painting, gutta, acrylic, abstract, landscape, nature, seasons, autumn, fall
"Reach"

Painting | 18x12 in

$795
Painting titled "Chapter 11: Spell C…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork
Chapter 11: Spell Check - Painting, 18x24 in ©2015 by Gloria Nilsson - Illustration, illustration-600, illustration for mystery story
"Chapter 11: Spell Check"

Painting on Fabric | 18x24 in

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Painting titled "Tulip Smiles" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Other
Tulip Smiles - Painting, 12x18 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - Illustration, illustration-600, Other, Flower, floral, tulips, silk painting, gutta, acrylic, oil sticks
"Tulip Smiles"

Painting | 12x18 in

$795
Painting titled "Coming in for a Lan…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Other
Coming in for a Landing - Painting, 12x18 in ©2014 by Gloria Nilsson - Illustration, illustration-600, Other, marsh scene, hammonasset, madison, connecticut, seagulls, seascape, silk painting, gutta, oil sticks
"Coming in for a Landing"

Painting | 12x18 in

$795
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