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
Events
Introduction to Oils Class, Paint and Sip, North Water Street Gallery, SRCA, Kent, Ohio…………..September 11, 2021
Wall Murals
Kung Fu Adventure, Wall mural: 35 feet long, by 10 feet high. White Lotus Kung Fu, Ravenna, OH.
Purple Ribons, Wall mural: 80 feet long, by 6 feet high. Complete Smile care, Mayfield Heights. OH.
Biography
I am a self-taught oil painter that has been painting my whole life. At 16, I discovered oil paints in a high school art class and was immediately hooked. I have been using oil paints since. I liked how bold the colors could be and enjoyed the idea of using the same materials as the old masters.
2020 was the start of my art adventure. In 2019 I was at a desk job and wanted desperately to pursue my art. Till that point my art was always on the back burner due to school, work or life demands. My loving husband saw my longing and encouraged me to start pursuing my dream. He wanted me to be happy even though quitting a stable job for a very unstable art pursuit was risky. He believed in me. From his encouragement, I opened Nestor Louie Studio in 2021.
I am now blessed to spend my days in my home studio painting with my cat.
My Style
I use bold, vibrant colors to illustrate the beauty of creation in my nature scenes. I want to give my viewers a glimpse of ecosystems that are not readily seen, but are an integral part of our world. I use many thin, transparent, glaze layers to build depth into the painting while simultaneously using visible strokes to add a touch of whimsy to my art. Painting creation is a way I show my appreciation for the wisdom of the Creator and share his majesty with others.
