prose and cons: paintings by r. kenton nelson  prose and cons includes over 50 color reproductions of kenton nelson's original oil paintings, accompanied by inspiring quotes. special introduction by art historian helen tye talkin. book measures 10” x 10,” hard-cover, 80 pages. published 2005, 1st edition. nelson, a contemporary artist, paints a distinctly california regionalism of his own history and native culture, documenting some of the better decisions, while remaining acutely aware of the art, and its function and purpose in society.