Jody Nelson is a Palm Desert, California-based mixed media artist whose layered, luminous paintings have been featured in juried exhibitions and both group and solo shows, with work held in private collections across the United States and Canada. Drawn to expressive color, richly built-up surfaces, and the emotional resonance of still moments, her paintings transform the quiet textures of everyday life into bold, joyful works. Each piece balances energy with calm — an ongoing invitation to pause, to notice, and to find beauty in the ordinary.
Professional Associations:
Society of Professional Artists
Palm Desert Artist Center
Juried Exhibitions:
Sea and Sky Group Exhibition, Square Foot, August 2026
The Summer Collection, HMVC Gallery, July 2026
Summer Lovin’ Group Exhibition KBM Art Gallery June 2026
Seascapes Group Exhibition City of Santa Clarita May-August, 2026
Look At Me Group Exhibition, Sasse Museum of Art, April 2026
Seeds of the Sun Group Exhibition, Milan Art Gallery, April 2026
Her Group Exhibition, Square Foot Show, March 2026
Timeless Traditions, Modern Context Exhibition, Palm Desert Artist Center Feb 2026
Florida Palette Group Exhibition, Milan Art Gallery, Feb. 2026
Mini Masterpiece Group Exhibition, Milan Art Gallery, Dec. 2025-Jan. 2026
Light Exhibition Palm Desert Artist Center October 2025
Solo Exhibition Social Cafe & Play Lounge, Palm Springs September 2025
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