This is an original watercolor painting by Nelson Boren who is a well known artist that lives here in Sandpoint Idaho.  One of his early works according to his wife who I purchased it from.  It has in it something you rarely see in a Nelson Boren work; a face.  Painted in 85 according to the date next to his signature.  Not in the style he is now known for which is western, cowboy images with boots, spurs and chaps it is none the less an original work by an artist who routinely sells limited edition prints for 800 to 1000 dollars.  Here is some additional information about this artist:

"Nelson Boren Biography: Born and raised in Tempe, Arizona, Nelson studied to be an architect earning a degree from Arizona State University. After practicing for 15 years, during which time he owned a successful firm and won numerous awards, Nelson made the pivotal decision to leave the field in 1980 to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time artist.

Nelson credits his life-long love of both art and math with his dual-career path of architecture and fine art. His mother, a painter herself, was his earliest influence. As a teenager in the “psychedelic ‘60s”, the only art posters his mother allowed Nelson to hang in his bedroom where those he painted himself.

Later, as an architecture student he had time for very few electives. The first one he chose was a watercolor course with a much-admired professor of architecture who Nelson says painted like “magic.” Discouraged by not painting as well as his teacher, he effectively gave up and stayed focused on architecture.

Years later, however, the burning desire to paint returned and he resumed watercolor classes, this time with a higher degree of dedication and more realistic goals. It was during this phase of training when Nelson developed his signature style which he credits most to the principle of “gestalt.”

At the same time Nelson became increasingly disillusioned with architecture and the increasing business demands of owning his firm. Finally, in 1980, he and his wife made the decision to make a major lifestyle change and move their family, including the seven children, to Northern Idaho.

One of Nelson’s goals was to paint full time, however, he knew he would have to sell some works to justify his time. He got his art represented by several Scottsdale galleries by showing his work door-to-door. Within two weeks, two of his paintings sold. Since then, some of the leading galleries in the U.S. have sought to represent his work, recognizing his unique combination of incredible detail and big, bold and graphic images.

Nelson’s work is in collections across the United States including the Whitney Museum of Western Art, Cody, Wyoming, the Coca Cola Company and the Dallas Cowboys NFL football team"

This painting is shown framed but the frame itself has seen better days and it was not professionally done.  It would cost less to purchase a similar frame locally than to ship this damaged frame therefore this painting will arrive matted but not framed, shipped with the double matting it has in the photograph, ready to frame when received.  The painting measures 22" wide x 28" high including its matting.  Charming image of a young man who seems a bit disappointed by a yo yo that is lying by his side.  Very expressive and adorable image that is seriously hard to part with.  It incorporates blue, greens, and reddish browns.  The painting is in its original condition without damage.