Mark Daniel Nelson – Intuitive Abstracts in Procreate (Online)

Is it possible to create expressive, intuitive abstract paintings…on an iPad? Yes!

Date recorded: Saturday, April 11, 2026

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Is it possible to create expressive, intuitive abstract paintings…on an iPad? Yes! In this one-hour presentation, Mark Daniel Nelson will share his approach using the app Procreate to liberate artistic decisions and streamline his planning process for large-scale abstract paintings.

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About the Instructor:

Mark Daniel Nelson approaches both painting and teaching in much the same way: He strives to simplify and organize information until it reaches its most potent, elemental form. A student of both representational and non-objective painting, Nelson regularly fuses seemingly incongruous approaches to create new and unexpected results. “I strive for two things,” the artist states in his characteristically blunt manner, “impact and beauty. Eliminate the unnecessary parts and you’re left with much more powerful, beautiful modes of expression.” Mark Daniel Nelson is represented by Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Culver City, California, Gallery 1261 in Denver, CO and Jack Meier Gallery in Houston, TX. He has taught extensively in Art History, Human Anatomy, Drawing and Painting across the US.

One Response

Iryna Boehland says:

April 12, 2026 at 9:43 pm

Love Mark’s presentation and his humor! I know Procreate in-and-out, it is really a good tool. Mark gave me so many tips and ideas. Thank you!

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