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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.

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Painting titled "Multiple Personalit…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Multiple Personalities - Painting, 8x6 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - wigs, manequin, animated, oil painting, hair, colorful

Gloria Nilsson

"Multiple Personalities"

Oil | 8x6 in

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Painting titled "Sunny Side of the S…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Sunny Side of the Street, San Francisco - Painting, 12x9 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - San Francisco, city street, Lombard Street, hills, original oil painting, gloria nilsson, DSFDF

Gloria Nilsson

"Sunny Side of the Street, San Francisco"

Oil | 12x9 in

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Painting titled "Mauve and Pewter 10…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Mauve and Pewter 100% Silk Scarf - Painting ©2017 by Gloria Nilsson - Tangle design hand painted using the Serti technique.

Gloria Nilsson

"Mauve and Pewter 100% Silk Scarf"

Acrylic on Fabric

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Painting titled "Floral Burst 100% S…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Floral Burst 100% Silk Scarf - Painting ©2017 by Gloria Nilsson -

Gloria Nilsson

"Floral Burst 100% Silk Scarf"

Acrylic on Fabric

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Painting titled "Autumn Understated" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Autumn Understated - Painting, 10x10 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - landscape original oil painting, clinton, connecticut, indian river, kyak, new england, autumn, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Autumn Understated"

Oil | 10x10 in

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Painting titled "All Tied Up" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
All Tied Up - Painting, 5x4 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - Painting of chilli peppers tied and hung with string.

Gloria Nilsson

"All Tied Up"

Oil | 5x4 in

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Painting titled "Lazy Days" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Lazy Days - Painting, 12x16 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, figurative, oil painting, impressionistic, beach, tide, surf, boogie board

Gloria Nilsson

"Lazy Days"

Oil | 12x16 in

$897
Painting titled "Money Island" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Pastel
Money Island - Painting, 11x16 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, Thimble Islands, sound, sea, cliffs, summer home, seascape blues

Gloria Nilsson

"Money Island"

Pastel | 11x16 in

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Painting titled "Sparkling Light and…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Sparkling Light and Shadow - Painting, 12x9 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, Thimble Islands, tree, land, sea, sound, ocean

Gloria Nilsson

"Sparkling Light and Shadow"

Oil | 12x9 in

$519
Painting titled "Crossing Over the L…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Crossing Over the Line - Painting, 8x10 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - peppers, chilli, hot, still life, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Crossing Over the Line"

Oil | 8x10 in

$437
Painting titled "Close to Sunset" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Close to Sunset - Painting, 4x5 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - sunset, hammonasset, beach, madison, connecticut, original oil painting, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Close to Sunset"

Oil | 4x5 in

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Painting titled "Happy Heart Gelli P…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Happy Heart Gelli Print Scarf - Painting ©2017 by Gloria Nilsson -

Gloria Nilsson

"Happy Heart Gelli Print Scarf"

Acrylic on Fabric

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Painting titled "Waves Against the W…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Waves Against the Wind, No. 1 - Painting, 8x6 in ©2011 by Gloria Nilsson - wave, sculpture, surf, painting with clay, gloria nilsson original fine art clay

Gloria Nilsson

"Waves Against the Wind, No. 1"

Oil | 8x6 in

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Painting titled "A Different Path" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
A Different Path - Painting, 4x5 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - beach, path, trail, walking path, Hammonasset, state park, original oil painting, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"A Different Path"

Oil | 4x5 in

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Painting titled "Geometric Portal" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Geometric Portal - Painting, 6x6 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - cityscape, rooftop, geometrical, portal, original oil painting, gloria nilsson, hopper

Gloria Nilsson

"Geometric Portal"

Oil | 6x6 in

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Painting titled "Sushi Yin-Yang (Dip…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Sushi Yin-Yang (Diptych) - Painting, 6x12 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, sushi, Japanese, diptych, contemporary, oil painting, foodie

Gloria Nilsson

"Sushi Yin-Yang (Diptych)"

Oil on Canvas | 6x12 in

$362
Painting titled "Golden Marshland" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Golden Marshland - Painting, 8x10 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, marsh, trees, Clinton Connecticut, beach, water, sound, landscape

Gloria Nilsson

"Golden Marshland"

Oil | 8x10 in

$487
Painting titled "Holding on to Summer" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Holding on to Summer - Painting, 11x11 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - Thimble Islands, land sea, house, pastel, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Holding on to Summer"

Oil | 11x11 in

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Painting titled "Cupcake Chorus Line" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Other rigid panel
Cupcake Chorus Line - Painting, 9x12 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, cupcakes, oil sticks, original oil painting, gloria nilsson, DSFDF

Gloria Nilsson

"Cupcake Chorus Line"

Oil on Canvas | 9x12 in

$469
Painting titled "Peering into the Ma…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Peering into the Marsh - Painting, 5x4 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, Marsh, hammonasset, beach, original oil painting, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Peering into the Marsh"

Oil | 5x4 in

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Painting titled "emerald Sun Print L…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork
emerald Sun Print Leaf 100% Silk Scarf - Painting ©2017 by Gloria Nilsson -

Gloria Nilsson

"emerald Sun Print Leaf 100% Silk Scarf"

Painting

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Painting titled "Ossie" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Other
Ossie - Painting, 3.5x2.5 in ©2010 by Gloria Nilsson - Octopus with its eight arms & holding a pencil, artist trading card

Gloria Nilsson

"Ossie"

Painting | 3.5x2.5 in

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Painting titled "Dunes at Hammonasset" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork
Dunes at Hammonasset - Painting, 4x5 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - painting of beach dunes and trees at hammonasset state park, madison, connecticut

Gloria Nilsson

"Dunes at Hammonasset"

Painting | 4x5 in

$222
Painting titled "Carrot Cake" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Carrot Cake - Painting, 10x10 in ©2013 by Gloria Nilsson - Impressionism, impressionism-603, still life painting of the making of a carrot cake with stand mixer, bowl, beaters and carrots, baking, Foodies, Desert, Carrot Cake, cakes

Gloria Nilsson

"Carrot Cake"

Oil on Other substrate | 10x10 in

$469
Painting titled "A Funny Story" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
A Funny Story - Painting, 4x6 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - sunday comics, cartoon, painting, watercolor, charlie brown, peanuts, charles schulz, breakfast

Gloria Nilsson

"A Funny Story"

Oil | 4x6 in

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Painting titled "Red Barn with Sheep" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Red Barn with Sheep - Painting, 7x9 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - barn, sheep, farm, shed, country, new england

Gloria Nilsson

"Red Barn with Sheep"

Oil | 7x9 in

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Painting titled "Autumn's Hallmark" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Autumn's Hallmark - Painting, 8x11 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - autumn, marsh, beach, evergreens, sand

Gloria Nilsson

"Autumn's Hallmark"

Oil | 8x11 in

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Painting titled "Between Cars" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Between Cars - Painting, 12x9 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - train cars, essex, connecticut, steam train, landscape, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Between Cars"

Oil | 12x9 in

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Painting titled "Stop Following Me" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Stop Following Me - Painting, 4x5 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - Roosters, farm animals, birds, chickens, original oil painting, gloria nilsson

Gloria Nilsson

"Stop Following Me"

Oil | 4x5 in

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Painting titled "Purple Passion Gell…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Purple Passion Gelli Print Eternity Scarf - Painting ©2017 by Gloria Nilsson - Abstract, abstract-570, Hand painted mono print design on cotton jersey knit.

Gloria Nilsson

"Purple Passion Gelli Print Eternity Scarf"

Acrylic on Fabric

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Painting titled "Field of Light" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Ink
Field of Light - Painting, 4x6 in ©2009 by Gloria Nilsson - Countryside, farm, welter farm, Killingworth Connecticut, fields, original watercolor painting, gloria nilsson, autumn, shade tree

Gloria Nilsson

"Field of Light"

Ink, Watercolor | 4x6 in

$172
Painting titled "Pink Zinnia" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil
Pink Zinnia - Painting, 4x5 in ©2012 by Gloria Nilsson - Painting of a pink zinnia in my garden, planted from seed.

Gloria Nilsson

"Pink Zinnia"

Oil | 4x5 in

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Painting titled "Daydreamer" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Oil Mounted on Other rigid panel
Daydreamer - Painting, 12x12 in ©2013 by Gloria Nilsson - Figurative, figurative-594, painting of a person wearing a baseball cap sitting in a chair on the beach watching the waves

Gloria Nilsson

"Daydreamer"

Oil on Canvas | 12x12 in

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Painting titled "Floral Burst Silk/W…" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Floral Burst Silk/Wool Blend Scarf - Painting ©2016 by Gloria Nilsson - Abstract, abstract-570, floral burst, hand painted wool-silk blend scarf, gloria nilsson, morning glory gallery, hand painted scarf

Gloria Nilsson

"Floral Burst Silk/Wool Blend Scarf"

Acrylic on Fabric

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Painting titled "Lilacs" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork, Pastel
Lilacs - Painting, 11x15 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson - Impressionism, impressionism-603, Lilacs in a yellow pitcher

Gloria Nilsson

"Lilacs"

Pastel on Paper | 11x15 in

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Painting titled "Red Apples" by Gloria Nilsson, Original Artwork
Red Apples - Painting, 13x10 in ©2008 by Gloria Nilsson -

Gloria Nilsson

"Red Apples"

Painting | 13x10 in

$601
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