Artists > J. Nelson

Jim Nelson is a nationally acclaimed painter and storyteller of Lakota legends. Although not native by heritage, his formative years were spent in the shadow of Pine Ridge where he inter-mingled with his Lakota friends from an early age on, coming to know their culture as well as them. Today he paints from his heart, telling these stories and legends through the use of vibrant colors and symbolism. Everything in his work has a meaning.

Explaining the spiritual quality of his work, Nelson states: "I don't just paint a person or an animal; I paint the spirit of that person or animal. It is my hope that the viewer will feel a connection to that spirit and have a better understanding of this proud and noble people."

Today he is highly respected by native people for his ability and desire to carry on the legends of their culture. Through the years he has received many accolades for his work, which is now included in countless national and international private and corporate collections.

"Buffalo Woman's Dream"
Acrylic on Canvas
36" x 18"
"Fool Me Once"
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 26"
2014
"Horse with No Name"
Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 48"
2015
"Looking for Grandchildren"
Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 36"
"See the Lodge"
Acrylic on Canvas
36" x 30"
2015
"Run Oh, How She Could Run"
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 20"
2014
"Tag #7"
Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 48"
2015
"The Provider"
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 48"
"Raven Sees"
Acrylic on Canvas
43" x 40"
"Elder's Journey"
Acrylic on Canvas
36" x 36"
2014
"Returns from the Spirit World"
Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 32"
2014
"Berry Hunter"
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 40"
2014
"Talks to Yellowhead"
Acrylic on Canvas
19" x 20"
2014
"Red Bird"
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 32"
2014
"EYA"
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 30"
2012
"Speaks of the Raven Chief"
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 9"
2012
"Moves to Eagle's Song"
Acrylic on Canvas
2012
Black Bird Brings Horse
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 30"
2012
"Maka Speaks To Inyan"
Acrylic on Canvas
40" x 40"
2012
"Golden Eagle"
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 30"
2012
"Dog Man"
Acrylic on Canvas
30" x 30"
2012
"I Will Enter this World as Spirit"
Acrylic on Canvas
32" x 24"
2012
"Raven's Voice"
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 10"
2011
"Gold Seeker Horse Hunter"
Acrylic on Canvas
2011
"Elk Hunter"
Acrylic on Canvas
12" x 9"
2011
"Elder"
Acrylic on Canvas
10" x 12"
2011
"Doll Maker"
Acrylic on Canvas
10" x 12"
2011
"Brings the Clouds Woman"
Acrylic on Canvas
24" x 24"
2011
"Race for Grandmother's Land"
Acrylic on Canvas
19" x 19"
2011
"Yellow Head"
Acrylic on Canvas
20" x 20"
2011
"Ghost Shirt #2"
Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 38"
2011