Welcome to 5th & Rugged - a curated collection of art and decor from best in class independent artists, brought to you by Nelson Ruger and Amy Wilson.
Meet 5th & Rugged
5th and Rugged is a lifestyle brand that celebrates the explorer in all of us. We make unique, hand-painted glassware and accessories for people who want to stand out from the crowd. Our products are designed to help you live an active, outdoor lifestyle - no matter what your passion is. Whether you're skiing down a mountain, surfing some waves, or just hanging out at home, we've got you covered.
Our mission is to help people discover their inner adventurer and explore the world around them. We believe that life is an adventure, and we should all seize every opportunity to experience new things. That's why we create products that let you take your passions with you wherever you go. So join us on this journey - it's going to be one hell of a ride!
Meet Nelson
Nelson Ruger is an acclaimed artist and co-owner of 5th & Rugged, an art and decor company focused on coastal art and design. His artistic career began with theatrical design, leading to the realization of his Broadway dream in 1998. His exploration then led him to discover watercolor painting during a beachfront class back home in Ocean City. Later he established his studio in Virginia before relocating to Los Angeles as creative director for themed entertainment projects. In 2015, he partnered with Amy Wilson, and Nelson Makes Art rebranded as 5th & Rugged. Now based in Florida, Nelson creates stunning art, hand painted glassware pieces inspired by the beauty of titanic waves, picturesque palm trees and dazzling sunsets that bring light into this world.
Meet Amy
Amy Wilson is an experienced marketing maven and forward-thinking leader. She has a proven record of transforming shopper insights into unique strategies and solutions for Fortune 500 retail clients, leading integrated teams to deliver multi-million dollar revenue growth, and creating award-winning marketing collateral. As part of 5th & Rugged, she brings artistic vision and capabilities to create stunning works of wall art with epoxy resin.With her remarkable communication abilities and capacity to collaborate, Amy is an exceptional visionary who invariably brings something extraordinary to the conversation.
