My husband, Steven, and I moved to Florida in 2014 from Iowa.  His job gave us an opportunity to transfer to Florida and leave the snow behind ,so we did.  Currently, we reside in Bradenton, FL.  We enjoy traveling around the world.  

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Growing up I was always doing crafts with my mom and drawing.  Art and music were my favorites in high school.  I would draw the album covers from my moms collection which were portraits for the most part.  I have no idea why now, but portraits aren't my favorite to do, landscapes and still life are.

 

It wasn’t until my move to Florida and the friends I met at the Harrison Ranch Arts Guild did I get back into the drawing and painting.  I had been doing mostly greeting cards and scrapbooking the last few years.  In 2015 I picked up a paint brush again and started working art projects in my free time.  I prefer to work with colored pencil and watercolor now.  My inspirations are often memories of where we've traveled and our experiences.   Whether I'm drawing or painting, it is my form of relaxation and enjoyment. 

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I am also an avid sports fan.  Love my St. Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings.  

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I accept commissions.  

Email -  blue_mms@verizon.net 

Facebook - Creative Arts by Nancy

Instagram - CreativeArtsbyNancy

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Exhibits

2024 - Bonny Snowdon's Ignite Members' Virtual Exhibition

2018 - 2024 - ComCenter in Lakewood Ranch

2018 - 2021 - Parrish Arts Council's Juried Show @ RBL

2018 - ArtCenter Manatee's Open Juried Show 

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Recognitions

2024 - Ann Kullgerg's Color Magazine's 25th Annual Members S2024 - Bonny Snowdon's Ignite Members' Virtual Exhibition

2023 - Ann Kullberg's Colored PencilHidden Treasurer's, volume 9 with Fall Time

2019 - Ann Kullberg's Colored Pencil Hidden Treasurer's, volume 5 with the Camellia Tea Rose

2018 - 19th Annual Color Magazine Membership Show

2018 - Parrish Arts Council's Juried Photography Competition- 3rd place with Key West Sunset

2017 - 2024 - Manatee County Fair - rosettes and ribbons

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