Scenes of cozy cafes, bustling streets, and quaint alleyways float through our minds when we think of Italy. Transport yourself to this mesmerizing country simply by looking at Craig Nelson’s region-inspired paintings in his latest exhibition. Nelson, who is the head of the art department at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, has shown his oil paintings in collections around the world. Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art, 58 Broad St. Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Free. (843)722-3660, www.ellarichardson.com