Since 2001, Ella W. Richardson Fine Art on Broad Street has showcased an eclectic mix of exceptional works from American and international artists.

Featured is a sampling from the 24th solo exhibition, Your Table Awaits, by California artist Craig Nelson. Comprising 30 new works in a variety of sizes and scenes, the collection centers on the feeling of an invitation—each painting drawing the viewer into an intimate moment frozen in time.

Nelson manipulates light and time to almost freeze it and preserve it for the rest of us, who are not able to be with him while he witnesses it. An air of timelessness is transmuted with brushstrokes of ochres and cadmium reds that are bold and yet retain the softness that Nelson has perfected.

Whether depicting a stroll along the Seine, a Charleston church steeple or a European village café, Nelson brings simple scenes from every day to life. Each scene reflects his ability to blend architectural detail, human presence and soft lighting into compositions that feel both expertly rendered and emotionally resonant. His work invites viewers not just to observe but to step inside and share in the fleeting beauty of the moment.