About Us
Kenton Nelson Press is the exclusive source for the printed works of Kenton Nelson.
Nothing brings a space to life better than art. And when you buy a piece from us, you’ll know you’re getting the highest quality printed works from one of California’s most renowned artists. Whether you choose a hand-signed, limited edition giclee print or a gorgeous set of postcards to share, you’ll get to experience the pure pleasure that comes from owning something from an artist you love.
What we care about
Authenticity
Kenton Nelson Press is owned by Kenton Nelson and is the only official store selling his prints, posters, books, and other printed works. Everything you see here is approved by Kenton himself. No mass reproductions allowed.
Delight
We believe art is meant to be
loved—forever. And the extraordinary high quality of the pieces we sell reflects that. We are so happy to provide access to Kenton’s work to people for whom it’s out of reach financially.
Humanity
We are a (very!) small business and our people take the utmost care in making sure your experience with Kenton Nelson Press is a good one. We donate a portion of proceeds from Kenton’s print sales to local community-focused nonprofits.
About Kenton Nelson
Kenton was born, raised, and educated in Los Angeles, and he worked out of his Pasadena art studio for over 40 years. He now resides and works in San Clemente (The Spanish Village by the Sea) on the Southern California coast. He has been on the faculty of the Otis Parsons Art Institute in Los Angeles and the Academy of Art in San Francisco.
Kenton traces his interest in painting back to his great uncle, Roberto Montenegro, renowned Mexican muralist and Modernist. The style of his paintings is influenced by American Scene painting, Regionalism, and the work of the WPA artists of the 1930s.
Primarily self-taught, painting with oil on canvas or panel, Kenton creates his “perfect world,” full of implied stories and glorious California light.
Kenton’s paintings have been featured seven times on the cover of The New Yorker magazine, and his work has been enjoyed in hundreds of exhibitions in galleries all over Califorina, to New York, London, Salzburg, and Zurich. His paintings can be found in the permanent art collections of the Albertina Museum, Palm Springs Art Museum, Crocker Art Museum, Laguna Art Museum, and more.
"He is producing the landscape of our longings. Here paradise has not been lost."
—Jim Heimann, "In California." Californian Idealism
FAQ
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A giclee (pronounced zhee-KLAY) print is a professional inkjet print. Our trusted printer uses the finest archival inks available, on acid-free, 100% cotton fine art paper. This printing process boasts vivid, rich colors and beautiful details, just like Kenton Nelson’s original paintings. All of our prints are hand-signed by the artist.
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Upon printing a limited edition of prints, there will often be several Artist Proofs included. These are identical to the prints in the edition, and can be for the archival collection of the artist, or he/she may choose to sell some, as an extension of the edition, as the edition sells out.
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We know that art is such a personal choice. Our desire is that you absolutely love what you purchase, and are 100% satisfied with the quality. If not, please contact us for a return shipping label and full refund.
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Please contact one of Kenton’s galleries for information on original paintings available for purchase.
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Yes! That is a perk that we love to provide to our U.S. based customers, every single time. For international shipping, we offer a Canada flat rate, and most other countries flat rate. Posters are shipped in poster tubes, most prints are shipped flat in a custom-made case, and books and postcards will arrive in a box or mailer, depending on size.
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We ship orders on Tuesday and Thursday each week. Generally, items will arrive in 3-5 business days from the Tuesday or Thursday following your order placement date. Please plan accordingly for holidays and gifts, and contact us if your situation requires special attention, and we will do our utmost to meet your deadline.
Is time tight for an upcoming special occasion? Please consider our gift card option, which will be delivered to your recipient’s email post-haste (and allow them the luxury of shopping for that perfect Kenton Nelson piece at their own leisure).
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Absolutely! Please contact Allison to arrange an in person appointment.
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Kenton Nelson Press is owned and operated by the artist and a very small trusted team. Everything we produce has his express approval. You will see our branding, Kenton Nelson Press (formerly Morton Court Publishing), on every package, and you can rest easy, knowing these are quality items produced in the U.S.
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We track all requests for new images. Please contact Allison with the name of the piece you desire, and make sure you are on our mailing list to be the first to know of new releases. We take into account all requests, and welcome your ideas for future prints and posters. Unfortunately, we do not offer one-off custom prints of Kenton’s work.
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Easy! Just fill out the form here.
