Nell Tilton is a New Orleans native who teaches Abstract and Experimental Art. She studied fine art at Newcomb College and subsequently with many local and nationally known artists. She was also a student of the classic arts at NOAFA from 1988 to 1996, before she turned to an abstract style. She began using acrylic and mixed media to satisfy her love of exploring, creating and pushing the boundaries while still manipulating the formal elements of the composition.
Nell has had a solo show at the Academy and has participated in many other exhibits. She has won numerous awards throughout her years as an artist and is in many private collections. She shows her work locally and in San Antonio, Texas.