Ernesto Nemesio is a first generation Mexican American born in Riverside, California, in 1978.
Demonstrating a diversity in both subject and genre, Nemesio’s talent has been showcased in prestigious galleries and museums throughout California and the East Coast. In April 2004, Nemesio was selected as one of eleven artists to participate in an exhibition organized by American Artist and Forbes, Inc. The artists spent ten days in London at the Old Battersea House, producing work which was then shown in The Next Generation of American Realists at Forbes Galleries.
Upon graduating from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, with a BFA in Illustration, Nemesio was introduced to the historical California Art Club. Through activities hosted by the organization, he gained a profound appreciation for painting outdoors. He also had the privilege of being mentored by Peter Adams and Dan Pinkham.
In 2002, Nemesio moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to become a digital painter at Pixar Animation Studios. He has worked on acclaimed films such as Coco, The Incredibles, Cars, Cars 2, Ratatouille, Wall-E, Up, Toy Story 3, Brave, and many more.
Nemesio finds inspiration in a variety of genres, which is reflected in his realist impressionist style of work. He approaches his portraits and figurative paintings with a sensitivity echoing traditional French 19th century academic methods and ideals. Through his travels abroad Ernesto has been exposed to and fascinated by the French Naturalists and Orientalists.
His landscapes, on the other hand, embrace a more impressionistic feel that celebrate color and design. These paintings, which capture an ephemeral moment of light and space, are cherished experiences in his life. Many of these include his travels throughout Europe, Mexico and across the American landscape. In August of 2009, he spent an unforgettable month in Madrid, studying the paintings of Joaquin Sorolla during his retrospective at the Prado and the Sorolla Museum. It was a wonderful source of inspiration for Nemesio to paint in the footsteps of Sorolla and many other amazing artists before him, capturing the same glorious Spanish light.
Nemesio is a mentor member of the California Art Club and currently resides in the Bay Area.
See Ernesto’s website, ernestonemesio.com
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Mammoth Moonrise
Oil on board, 8 x 10 inches.
Framed in a No. 16—1 3/4″ with 18kt gilt sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Weathered stain. (Inquire for other frame options).
SOLD.
Mile Rock Beach
Oil on board, 6″ x 8″.
Framed in a No. 16—1 1/2″ with 18kt gilt sight edge. Quartersawn white oak with Weathered stain.
SOLD
Tilden Steam Train Trails
Oil on panel, 6″ x 8″.
Framed in a No. 1 R CV—1 3/4″ in quartersawn white oak with Saturated Medieval stain. 18kt gilt slip.
SOLD.
Sunny Day
2020. Oil on panel, 10″ x 8″. Painting only: $1,000.
Framed in a No. 183—1 7/8″ in quartersawn white oak with Medieval stain.
SOLD.
Emery Cove East
2019. Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″.
Framed in No. 2 Low Slope—2″. Quartersawn white oak (Van Dyke stain) with a 23kt gilt liner. (Inquire for other frame options.)
SOLD.
Emery Cove North East
2019. Oil on panel, 8″ x 10″.
Framed in No. 2 Low Slope—2″. Quartersawn white oak (Van Dyke stain) with a 23kt gilt liner. (Inquire for other frame options.)
SOLD.
Garnet Pools
2018. Oil on panel, 9″ x 12.” Framed in No. 22.6 CV—3”. A slope with chamfered sight edge and beveled back edge, both carved; in quartersawn white oak (Saturated Medieval stain), with a gilt slip.
Sailor Lake Wildflowers
2018. Oil on panel, 9″ x 10.” Framed in a custom mitered frame—2-1/4″ in quartersawn white oak (Dark Medieval Oak stain) with a gilt liner. SOLD. Read blog post about framing this piece…
Ediza Sunrise
2017. Oil on panel, 9″ x 12″. Framed in Custom carved mitered scoop—3” in quartersawn white oak (Dark Weathered Oak stain).
Huihan at Work
Oil on panel, 9″ x 12″, 2015. Framed in a 3” wide flat walnut frame with a clear finish and a carved cove sight edge and an 18 kt gilt slip. (Painter depicted is Ernesto’s friend Huihan Liu.)
Pinnacles at Spring
2014, Oil on canvas. 9″ x 12″ Framed in custom mitered 3″ quartersawn white oak (Weathered) with 23kt gilt slip. SOLD.
Table Mountain Lupine
2011. Oil on canvas, 9” x 12”. Framed in 3″ slope profile with carved back edge, in quartersawn white oak (Light Medieval Oak stain), and gilt liner. SOLD
Tuolumne Meadows Cascade
2011. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 16″. Framed in No. 400 CV Low — 3″ in carved walnut (Nut Brown stain). SOLD. More about this frame…
Along Tioga Pass
2010. Oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. Framed in No. 1.2 — 2-1/2″, in quartersawn white oak (Dark Weathered Oak stain). Sold.
Garnet Lake and Pond
2010. Oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. Framed in No. 16 CV — 2-1/2″, in quartersawn white oak (Dark Weathered Oak stain). Sold.
Tuolumne Pools
2010. Oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. Framed in No. 183 (Maybeck) — 3”, in quartersawn white oak (Weathered Oak stain). Sold.
Little Yosemite Creek
2011. Oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. Framed in No. 1.4 CV—3″ in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain).
Wild Flowers Along Table Mountain
2011. Oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. Framed in No. 2 (Low Slope)—2-1/2″, in quartersawn white oak (Dark Weathered Oak stain).
Tuolumne Lake
2010. Oil on canvas, 8″ x 10″. Framed in No. 2 (low slope)—2-3/4, in quartersawn white oak (Saturated Medieval Oak stain). SOLD.
Sunrise at Lake Mary Road
2010. Oil on canvas, 8″ x 10″. Framed in No. 14.22 CV—2-3/4”, in quartersawn white oak (Weathered Oak stain).
Jenner Before Sunset
2010. Oil on canvas, 8″ x 10″. Framed in No. 16 CV — 2-3/4”, in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain). Sold.
Pinnacles in Spring
2010. Oil on canvas, 9″ x 12″. Framed in No. 2.1 CV—3″, in quartersawn white Oak (Oxford Oak). Sold.
Sunset Over Table Mountain Ridge
2011. Oil on canvas, 8″ x 10″. Framed in No. 2 All-CV—2-1/2″ in walnut (Nut Brown stain). Sold.
Tuolumne Creek
2011. Oil on canvas, 9” x 12”. Framed in No. 24—3″ in quartersawn white oak (Medieval Oak stain). More about this frame…
Tuolumne River Afternoon
2010. Oil on canvas, 12″ x 16″. Framed in No. 301 CV + Cap 411 CV — 3-3/8″, in walnut (Nut Brown stain). Sold. More about this frame…