Born in California, Nancy now makes her home in the Sierra Foothills. Natural surroundings and the ever changing seasons make possible an atmosphere where creativity thrives. Spring and summer garden flowers are ready models, while fall colors and the forest in winter give promise of an abundance of subjects to paint. "Translating onto paper the image of a delicate flower, the richness of its colors and the way it seems to rejoice in being alive is a constant challenge. For me there is a joy in painting subjects found in nature. Capturing a reflection of what the creator has set before us brings me joy."Concentrating primarily on the use of watercolor as her medium, Nancy has achieved depth, crisp clarity and transparency reflecting the essence of her subjects. She has chosen floral and small animal subjects as they can be rendered in great detail. The artist's interest in photography is helpful in capturing and composing future ideas. "I can spend hours in and rolls of film on a flower garden."
Nancy is often asked where she studied painting. Her reply is that her school has been her studio where, years of painting have succeeded in producing the style and quality of her work today. She finds that the 17th through the 19th century botanical painters have had a great influence on her work. These old masters have become silent teachers. Inspired by them, she continues to perfect her skills.
Nancy's paintings have been featured in many exhibitions and can be found in numerous private collections throughout the world and in select fine galleries in the United States. Her work is included in the art collections of four United States Embassies: Brunei, Malaysia; The United Arab Emirates; Bogota, Columbia and Luxembourg. Her work has also been chosen by a national greeting card company for publication, and a painting of the flower she is most known for, the Iris, is the subject of a California wine label.