rhyme and reason: paintings by r. kenton nelson  rhyme and reason includes over 50 color reproductions of kenton nelson's original oil paintings, accompanied by classic nursery rhymes. special introduction by author and collector, dean koontz. book measures 10” x 10,” hard-cover, 80 pages. a must for any fan or collector. 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. a few of the paintings included in the book are: front cover: target practice back cover: the visitor inside: the dinner party, picnic, such a sight, the day in order, intermission, prospects, a good deed, useful transactions, the introduction, daniel's proclivity, lessons, tommy and mary, and more.