Richard James Nelson

life story

An Artist's Soul

"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better."

- Albert Einstein

Best in Show award, 2017 Bucktown Art Fest, Chicago, Illinois

About Dick

Dick was a kind man. He loved his children, his dogs, fishing, the North Shore, creating art, cooking and spending time with those he loved.

He was a printmaker specializing in woodcut prints. He sold his work at art shows throughout the nation, winning awards for his beautiful work.

He signed his prints as "James" in honor of his father James Nelson. His father always encouraged his pursuit of the arts and taught him to appreciate and respect nature.

A Minnesota native, he grew up north of Minneapolis where he learned to commune with tumble weeds and important survival skills including: embrace solitude, repay kindness, accept joy and sorrow, value loyalty and know when and when not to enter the farmers field.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Dick

February 6, 2022

Como Lakeside Pavilion 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, St Paul, MN 55103, USA

Noon gathering. Service at 12:30 p.m. with lunch afterward until 3:00 p.m. Waterfall room - 3rd floor.

Masks and proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test within 72 hours) is required.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: SUMMIT Funeral & Cremation