Nancy Lewis Art

Nancy’s life-long connection with nature’s beauty is evidenced by the colors, textures, and composition she brings to her work.

“I believe art stimulates curiosity and thought and allows us to connect, consciously or subconsciously, with our emotions and memories.” Nancy explains.

Here is some of Nancy's recent art which are for sale. Click on any image to start a slideshow.

I could not believe it. The first colors of green have appeared in the peach orchard. Small tuffs of newly awoken grass' have broken through the frozen ground.

Throughout the day I watch the lone orchard worker make his way up and down the rows of trees slowly and carefully trimming individually selected branches. Unlike how I prune a tree which is a mass slaughter, he elements the non fruit baring twigs and leaves the rest. This whole week, I have been able to spot where he is in the orchard by locating the big blue tractor pulling the white flat bed trailer. Sometimes dust scatters behind him as he makes his way down the dirt lined row, creating a more defining marker.

It is still too cold to go out and paint much. Luckily I find the views out my studio window sufficient another panel or two.

I can tell you, I am yearning for spring. I am most looking forward to painting the virgin colors of spring. I am also looking forward to playing in the garden, riding my bike and being out in the Colorado spring sun.

I have been painting in oils on panels and canvas and in watercolors on paper. Because of the cold, I have been in the studio painting mostly the views from my studio in Palisade, Colorado. My studio looks over a peach orchard with the Bookcliffs mesa and the Colorado River and in the far distance the Colorado National Monument. All day the colors change, as the snow comes and goes and the sun changes the mode of this winter landscape.

As part of painting endeavors, I have been taking workshops with local artist at the Blue Pig in Palisade, Colorado. The program is called "Make Art". It is one of the best concepts I have ever had the pleasure to experience. To be able to spend the day painting with other professional artists for just a few dollars is an incredible return on the investment. There is usually one or two other artist during the make art class. The artist share their techniques, methods, and philosophy while painting.
I am also attending a day long work shop with Daniel Young, a well established oil painter and instructor.

I will be giving a presentation on blogging and website design on March 10th. At this time it will be at the Alphine Bank in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado. Please contact me for more information.
I have uploaded new images of new paintings and would love to hear from you what you like or what you think. Drop me a note.

Thank you for stopping by
Nancy Lewis.

I love painting outside because the colors are so fresh and the light inspires me. Here are a few photos of me painting outside.

I am currently in Paris and this is my thoughts

The blue-footed boobies of the Galapagos islands are cool.

Nancy Lewis was born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1955. In the early 1970s, Nancy studied under Eugene Tonoff. During this period, Ms. Lewis was inspired by Mr. Tonoff’s vision and philosophy and began her pursuit of a fine arts degree. Nancy studied at University of Rhode Island, Philadelphia College of Art, and in 1981 she obtained a B.F.A. from the Cleveland Institute of Art.

In 2006, Nancy’s love for adventure and her life-long appreciation for nature’s immense beauty culminated in what would become an epic and life-changing journey. Accompanied by her husband, Nancy set out from Inuvik, Canada on a bicycle tour that would eventually lead her 14,000 miles south to the port city of Puerto Montt, Chile. Over the course of the three year journey, Nancy used paint, pen, pencil, and camera to capture the complexity and beauty of the ever-changing landscapes, seasons and cultures. Her subjects ranged from the stark, desolate beauty of high Andes volcanic mountains to the colorful Central America markets. Samples of her work from this period can be seen at www.nancylewisart.com. Throughout the trip, Nancy and her husband maintained a blog that captured both magic and tribulations that the 3-year, cross-continent bicycle trip offered. Their blog can be found at www.hobobiker.com.

In 2007, Nancy co-authored and published a book titled "The Women of Friendship Bridge in Guatemala. The book includes Nancy’s photographs and stories, and documents her work as a volunteer with Kiva, a non-profit organization that provides micro-loans to woman in the underdeveloped country of Guatamala. The book beautifully captures the poignant and proud struggle of women building or expanding small businesses they hope will lift them from poverty and allow them to provide for their families.
For the last 25 years, Nancy has enjoyed significant success as a graphic artist, having worked as a painter, Web designer, and computer-aided designer and drafter (CADD) on large-scale civil design projects. Throughout her career, Nancy has also worked as an educator, teaching CADD, 3D modeling, digital illustration, and photo manipulation. She’s taught at Fairmont Art Center, the Professional Training Center, Arapahoe Community College, and Colorado Institute of Art.

Nancy’s life-long connection with nature’s beauty and awe is evidenced by the colors, textures, and composition she brings to her work. “I believe an important piece of art stimulates curiosity and thought and allows us to connect, consciously or subconsciously, with our emotions and memories,” Nancy explains.

Nancy’s talent was first recognized when she was ten years of age and she received an award for her painting of Mr. Lee's rose garden. Her work can be found in private collections in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Argentina. Nancy’s work has been shown at juried shows held at the Museum of Institute of Art and at the Byers-Evans Museum’s High Plein Air art festival in Denver. Sadly, the location of her earliest work (the aforementioned Mr. Lee’s Rose Garden) is unknown at this time.

Nancy currently resides in Palisade, Colorado, where the magnificent high-desert vistas, colorful vineyards, and the Western Grrand Valley provide her ample opportunity to indulge in her love of Plein Air painting. Nancy can often be found painting in the shadow of the Colorado Monument, along the shores of the Colorado river, in the vineyards of Palisade, or on the sidewalks overlooking the hustle and bustle of Grand Valley’s farmers markets.

Thank You for your interest
Nancy Lewis

 
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I will be showing my work at the Opens Studio Tour May 14th and 15th at the Blue Pig Gallery. I hope you come by and say hello.

I am offering private art lessons to those who are interested in exploring their creative talents. We all have but it may just need some coaxing to come out of hiding. Guaranteed! Twice a month I hold a small workshop at the Blue Pig Gallery on watercolor techniques. The third thursday from 5:30-8:30 and then again the 30th of every month from 1:30-4:30. Call the Blue Pig Gallery at 970-462-4819 to register or give me a call with any questions 97046107370 or Contact Nancy Lewis via email

Have you seen the Western Colorado Journeys magazine promoting art, wine and outstanding destinations where you can view and purchase my artwork online?