Eric Nelson

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202.271.6050

I was born in New York City, but have lived in the Washington area for more than 30 years. I have a bachelors and masters degrees in Economics. For most of my adult life, I was an international lobbyist for a telecommunications trade association.

I decided in my forties that I needed to jump off a figurative cliff and focus my attention on my artwork¿a side of myself I had never committed myself to very seriously. At first, I put my artwork in galleries along the east coast, from Manhattan to Ft. Lauderdale. Later, I opened a small retail chain called Artfully Chocolate¿four stores that were part art gallery, part chocolate shop. Ready to move on to other avenues to promote my artwork, in June 2015, I closed the last Artfully Chocolate. In October 2015, I decided to become a Virginia realtor. I am employed by Coldwell Banker Elite out of Colonial Beach, VA. I really enjoy helping people find their dream home and enjoy answering questions about how art can be used in their new home.

As for my art, I use several techniques including mosaics in bas relief, translucent acrylic on mylar and translucent acrylic on windows. I draw inspiration for my artwork from a quote by 19th century French philosopher who said ¿if you asked me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you I came to live out loud.¿ My artwork is bold and colorful and filled with vitality.

I have served as president of the Del Ray Business Association. I have also served on the Board of Visit Alexandria, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, the Torpedo Factory Art Cener, and the MidCity Business Association in Washington. I currently live in Alexandria and Colonial Beach with my husband, Edward. I can be reached at enelson@ColdwellBankerElite.com.

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Active throughout Washington D.C. business community
Longtime residence of Washington D.C.. area and Northern Virginia
Active in GLBT community throughout D.C. area, Northern Virginia and Colonial Beach

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Board member, Torpedo Factory Art Center (Alexandria)
Previous Board member, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Previous Board member, Del Ray Business Association
Previous Board member, MidCity Business Association
Board member, Colonial Beach Foundation
Previous Board member, Visit Alexandria

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