Muralist and Oil Painter in Kent, Ohio
Exhibitions
Artist of the Month, Corner Cup Coffee shop, Stow, Ohio………………………………………………………….November, 2020
Explore The Reef, Solo Exhibit, North Water Street Gallery, SRCA, Kent, OH…………….August 27,- September 25, 2021
Explore The Reef, Solo Exhibit, Livingston Chiropractic Center, Warrensville, Ohio……………….October 2022- Present
Varied Originals, Solo Exhibit, Skylight Penthouse, Cleveland, Ohio City, Ohio…………………Dec 2022- March 2023
Butterfly’s Dance, Kaleidoscope Exhibit, Stewart’s Caring Place, Fairlawn, Ohio…………………April – August 2023
Events
Introduction to Oils Class, Paint and Sip, North Water Street Gallery, SRCA, Kent, Ohio…………..September 11, 2021
Public Wall Murals
Kung Fu Adventure, interior wall mural: 35 feet long, by 10 feet high. White Lotus Kung Fu School, Ravenna, OH.
Purple Ribbons, interior wall mural: 80 feet long, by 6 feet high. Complete Smile care dentist office, Mayfield Heights. OH.
Biography
I’m Nestor Louie, a self-taught oil painter who has been passionate about art since childhood. While other kids had lemonade stands, I set up my own art booth during the Ashland Balloon Fair. With a box of markers and a stack of paper, I sold my art for ten cents, even doing commissions on the spot. This love for art stayed with me as I discovered the vibrant world of oil paints in high school. The bold colors and versatility of this medium captivated me, making it my primary choice for creating. In 2020, I finally pursued my dream and opened Nestor Louie Studio, starting with selling oil paintings online and eventually expanding into murals. Let’s embark on this artistic adventure together!
Artist Statement
Welcome to my world of approachable and wholesome artwork. Through playful scenes of nature in bright and vivid colors, I offer a momentary escape from the sometimes gloomy realities of life. Growing up in rural Ohio, I treasured the tranquility of nature and spent countless hours wandering, with my childhood kitten, through fields of tall grass and leaves rustling in the trees. It was a worry-free time, and my nature paintings transport me back to that blissful moment. Inspired by my parents’ flower farm, I now collect bouquets of flowers that serve as the muse for many of my paintings. I believe in capturing what I can see and touch right in front of me, and I hope that my artwork allows you to experience a similar sense of joy and serenity.
