Welcome to Nancy's 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.
Paint and Play in Grand Junction April 6 and 7, 2013
The Brush and Palette Club is pleased to sponsor a two day workshop
“Paint and Play Workshop – Getting in Touch with your Inner Artist”
Instructor: Nancy Lewis
Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th, 2013
9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.
Being held at the
The Western Colorado Center for the Arts
1803 N. 7th Street | Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-243-7337
This hands-on workshop objective is to explore making art in a simple, fun, understandable way. Discover or rediscover the playful inner artist within yourself. This class is recommended for all levels of artist from the beginner to advanced. Let yourself loosen up and give yourself permission to be childlike and joyful in the persuit of art. This 2 day adventure will set you free.
In this workshop you will:
• Discover or rediscover your inner child.
• Learn to draw what you see and not what you know.
• Have fun creating shapes with lines
• Get a better grasp on elements of art and principals of design.
• Practice simplifying shapes
• Learn the value of values
• Put together interesting compositions
• Understand more about color combinations to harmonize your image
• Learn new tips and tricks
She will demonstrate many concepts and you will have plenty of time for practice and will receive tons of one-on-one attention. Also, by taking this workshop with other artists, you will benefit from being with one another. Most important, no matter what level artist you are, you will leave this two-day workshop with increased confidence and a boatload of new skills and ideas. All levels are welcome. Though all mediums are welcome, Nancy Lewis expertise will touch on mostly focus on watercolor, and pastel,
About Nancy Lewis: She is a professional artist who teaches art at all levels including adults, college students and has known to teach little people. For those who have taken classes with her know how fun it can be. Her passion for art and teaching is contagious so be ready to loosen up both in art and spirit. As a western landscape artist, she has won many awards in exhibits and regional Plein air festivals, and was selected as the first artist for a month long Artist-In-Residence program at Escalante Grand Staircase, Utah. Nancy currently shows her work at the Blue Pig Gallery and various venues through the Grand Valley. Starting March 2013 she offers private art classes through Nancy Lewis Art, LLC.
Supplies: A book size sketchbook, pencil, eraser, marker, #140lb watercolor paper, sanded pastel paper, variety of hard and soft chalk pastels (no oil pastels), three professional grade tubes of watercolor (primary colors – Red, Yellow, Blue) variety of flat and round watercolor brushes (one round and one flat cheap watercolor brush you do not care if it is destroyed), masking/painters tape, watercolor mixing surface, water bucket, alcohol, photos/reference material to work from, and a hard surface to work on like a drawing board. And oh ya, your favorite toy.
Space is limited to a maximum of 18 attendees and will surely fill up so register early to reserve your space. To reserve your seat, mail a check made out to the Brush & Palette Club, to the Brush & Palette Club, PO Box 3632, Grand Junction CO 81502 ($150 for Brush & Palette members, or $175 for non-members, making you a member). For questions, contact Bob Martin at bobarttwo@yahoo.com or call him (970) 242-9010. Sign up before April 1st, 2013
Moab pastel workshop
Moab Paint and Play with Pastels
Several of the pastel artists in Moab asked if I would do a pastel workshop. The answer is YES! I would love to. And I will make it easy for you because I will hold it in Moab on November 11th and 12th. All levels are welcome.
For those who do not know me, I am a professional artist who teaches art at all levels including adults, college students and I have known to teach the little people. I have participated in the Moab Plein Air festivals over the last 3 years and I just finished up an Artist-in-Residence gig in Escalante, Utah during the month of September. I work in pastels, watercolor and oils depending on the subject matter. I show my artwork at the Blue Pig Gallery and have received awards in regional and national shows. And I live in Palisade, Colorado, which is not very far from Moab.
This hands-on workshop objective is to explore making art with pastels in a simple, fun, understandable way. In this workshop you will:
will demonstrate many concepts and you will have plenty of time for practice and will receive tons of one-on-one attention. Also, by taking this workshop with other artists, you will benefit from being with one another. Most important, no matter what level artist you are, you will leave this two-day workshop with increased confidence and a boatload of new skills and ideas.
Because the workshop is in November and the weather is always uncertain this time of year, the workshop will be held indoors at the MARC in Moab, Utah.
The sign up deadline is November 5th, less then 3 weeks from now. In order to hold the class and cover expenses, the minimum number of students is seven and maximum is 14. To reserve your space please call me or send me an email or mail in the form below. Note: a $25 deposit is required.
Supplies Required:
An assortment of hard and soft pastels, pencil, eraser, sketchbook, sanded paper (let me know if you need this and I can supply it for a cost) rubbing alcohol, soft watercolor brush but not expensive, Board to draw on, easel if available, tape, reference material and paper towels.
Registration form for the “Moab Paint and Play Pastel Workshop”
Join Instructor Nancy Lewis for a fun, inspiration two day workshop in Moab, Utah
Date: November 11th and 12th , 2012 which is on Sunday and Monday (Veteran's day)
Location: At the MARC in Moab, Utah. 111 East 100 North, Moab, Utah
Time: 9:00-4:00 both days
Cost: $125.
Medium: Pastel
Questions: Call Nancy Lewis 970-462-7370 or email nancy@nblewis.com Or Peggy Harty 259-4270
Note: Minimum enrollees needed to hold this class is 7 and max 14 students. Sign up by November 1st by contacting Nancy Lewis 970-462-7370 Or email: Nancy@nblewis.com. $25 Non-refundable deposit is required. Payment in full is $125
Fill out the form below and separate at the dotted line. Send the below form and a check to: Nancy Lewis, 848 Montclair Drive, Palisade, Colorado 81526.
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or pay with Paypal or credit card or debit card online through at PAYPAL.com. Note: Paypal account is not required. First select the drop down menu and select your option of Deposit or Pay for the class in full. Next, select BUY NOW button. When re-directed to Paypal.com either login into your paypal accout or select "Don't have a paypal account and pay with debt or credit card."
Workshops
The Brush and Palette Club is pleased to sponsor a two day workshop
Paint and Play Workshop
"Getting in Touch with your Inner Artist"
Instructor: Nancy Lewis
Saturday and Sunday, April 6th and 7th, 2013
9.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.
Being held at the
The Western Colorado Center for the Arts
1803 N. 7th Street | Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-243-7337
This hands-on workshop objective is to explore making art in a simple, fun, understandable way. Discover or rediscover the playful inner artist within yourself. This class is recommended for all levels of artist from the beginner to advanced. Let yourself loosen up and give yourself permission to be childlike and joyful in the persuit of your art.
In this workshop you will:
• Discover or rediscover your inner child.
• Learn to draw what you see and not what you know.
• Have fun creating shapes with lines
• Get a better grasp on elements of art and principals of design.
• Practice simplifying shapes
• Learn the value of values
• Put together interesting composition
• Understand more about color combinations to harmonize your image.
• Learn new tips and tricks to inspire you.
She will demonstrate many concepts, talk about materials and techiques and yet you will have plenty of time for practice and will receive tons of one-on-one attention. Most important, no matter what level artist you are, you will leave this two-day workshop with increased confidence and a boatload of new skills and ideas. All levels are welcome. Nancy will mostly focus on watercolor, and pastel.
About Nancy Lewis: She is a professional artist who teaches art at all levels including adults, college students and has known to teach little people. For those who have taken classes with her know how fun it can be. Her passion for art and teaching is contagious so be ready to loosen up both in art and spirit. As a western landscape artist, she has won many awards in exhibits and regional Plein air festivals, and was selected as the first artist for a month long Artist-In-Residence program at Escalante Grand Staircase, Utah. Nancy currently shows her work at the Blue Pig Gallery and various venues through the Grand Valley. Starting March 2013 she offers private art classes through Nancy Lewis Art, LLC.
Supplies: A book size sketchbook, pencil, eraser, marker, #140lb watercolor paper, sanded pastel paper, variety of hard and soft chalk pastels (no oil pastels), three professional grade tubes of watercolor (primary colors – Red, Yellow, Blue) variety of flat and round watercolor brushes (one round and one flat cheap watercolor brush you do not care if it is destroyed), masking/painters tape, watercolor mixing surface, water bucket, alcohol, photos/reference material to work from, and a hard surface to work on like a drawing board. And oh ya, your favorite toy to share.
Space is limited to a maximum of 18 attendees and will surely fill up so register early to reserve your space. To reserve your seat, mail a check made out to the Brush & Palette Club, to the Brush & Palette Club, PO Box 3632, Grand Junction CO 81502 ($150 for Brush & Palette members, or $175 for non-members, making you a member). For questions, contact Bob Martin at bobarttwo@yahoo.com or call him (970) 242-9010. Sign up before April 1st, 2013
Getting ready for the Artist-in-Residency at Grand Staircase Escalante
I applied for an Artist-in-Residency at the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah about a month ago and waited and waited. I did not hear if I was selected so I sent an email to Sandy Larsen inquiring if I was the one, which I hoped so. I got an email the next day. I was expecting a reject letter and was so surprised when it said I was selected for the first every Artist-In-Residency at the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
What a great opportunity. A month to paint in a amazing place in Southern Utah which covers 1.7 million acres. The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, at 1.7 million acres, dominates any map of southern Utah. It is unique in that it is the first monument to be administered by the Bureau of Land Management, rather than the National Park Service. The monument is a geologic sampler, with a huge variety of formations, features, and world-class paleontological sites. The Grand Staircase is a geological formation spanning eons of time and is a territory of multicolored cliffs, plateaus, mesas, buttes, pinnacles, and canyons. It is divided into three distinct sections: the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante.
I proposed to paint 10-20 smaller studies on location which will lead to 3 large pieces painted in plein air. I have to figure out what medium will work best for me. I did an acrylic on paper today to experiment with layering, colors and warms and transitions in value.
San Ignacio Belize
Sunday night in San Ignacio, Belize
This warm January night, from my second story hotel balcony, I watch the Sunday evening night life pass by my hidden perch. What drew me out of my fan cooled room is the beautiful sound of a piccolo being played by the old skinny black man in the street of San Ignacio, Belize. He has a stand for his sheet music and a metal pan which sit on a white Styrofoam box. People drop coins on to the metal pan, 'clink, chang, clunck' sounds of coins passing from one person to another. The musician nods his head in thanks as he continues filling the evening th his melodies. With this nod, the coins are humbly accepted.
No one seemed be in a rush. The young Chinese couple check their cell phones as they walk by the parked cars. The white skinned old ladies walk their mutts, lifting their leg for a pole or a corner of a side walk. The black cat sniffs around for a morsel of tidbits. The college age tourist waddle with full bellies from Hanna's restaurant. The Chinese restaurant Christmas lights flash on and off, making me wonder if the stay up all year round. Are they newly strung for the holiday or do they stay up all year round. Judging at the worn exterior, the later is true. The other Chinese restaurant also has a sting of lights but half of theirs are burnt out. Ten feet from me the lite sign from my hotel flashes in a Las Vegas style colored strobe fashion but more of a Belizian style. They all are saying in their own way, notice me, me first, come on in and stay.
Sadly the music man has packed up, emptied his pan full of change into his heavily coin laden pocket. I wonder if it was a good night. The sounds that stay are voices of the night of unknown faces, the occasional vehicles which pass down the narrow street, empty bottles being stacked and the silent broom of the Chinese lady sweeping the stoop of the Delicious Seafood Restaurant. The scattered groups of people coming and going from somewhere. This place I sit and watch is an old place, a used place but a typical place. A place people are born into with an accepting resignation. San Ignacio, Belize I thank you for sharing with me the pulse of this warm quiet Sunday evening.
Classes
Make Art with Nancy Lewis
at the Blue Pig Gallery, upstairs
March and April Schedule, 2013
Nancy Lewis is offering beginning and intermediate/advanced art lessons in watercolor, pastels, and oils at the Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade, Colorado. The classes are developed for different artistic levels. No matter if you are new to art, an emerging artist or are advanced painter these classes can assist each student taking their art to a new level. The classes are divided into different levels and mediums to suit the needs of the artists.
Beginning Watercolor - Monday mornings - 9:00a.m to 12:00p.m.
March 4, 11,18, 25,
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 28
Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor - Monday afternoons - 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
March 4, 11,18, 25,
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 28
Beginning Pastels - Fridays mornings - 9:00a.m to 12:00p.m.
March 8, 15, 22, 29
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 28
Intermediate/Advanced Pastels - Weds. - afternoons 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
March 6,13 ,29, 27
April 3, 17, 24
Beginning Oil – Saturday Mornings - 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
March 9
April 20
Mixing Colors with Oils – Saturday - 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m
March 9
The first half of each class the student will be guided through a variety of exercises to loosen up and explore new techniques. The second half of the class the student will work on a project of their choice. The class will have demos, trial and error time, group discussions and individual project time. During the demos, the instructor will show how to use the medium, the paper, and application. Learning the basics in a hands on approach and developing yourself as the artist is a major goal to this class. To help the artist achieve the goal, Nancy will work with each student one-on-one providing valuable guidance
The intermediate/advanced classes will focus on new techniques, principals of design and elements of art to enhance your work. Learn about composition, color mixing, muddy colors and how to avoid it, color harmony, how to simplify shapes to enrich your art work, values and a ton of tips and tricks. Be ready to take some risks in order to step up a level by incorporating textures, patterns, limited palette. In order for you to take these steps the instructor creates a fun, encouraging, creative environment.
Where: The classes will be held at the
Blue Pig Gallery in Palisade, Colorado.
101 W 3rd St / PO Box 94, Palisade, Colorado
Cost: is $35 per class
You can pay with Credit Card or Paypal with the button below. Checks can be made out to Nancy Lewis Art, LLC and mailed to Nancy Lewis, 848 Montclair Drive, Palisade, CO 81526. Please include your name, mailing address, phone number, email and dates and class you wish to attend. For more information or to register call Nancy Lewis 970-462-7370 or email her at Nancy@nblewis.com. Private or individual or children’s classes are available on request. This is a great idea for parties, also!
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Name________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
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City _______________________________ State _______ Zip Code ___________
Telephone Number ____________________ Cell _____________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________________________
Artist level and comfort as an Artist? ____________________________________
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Amount enclosed ________________________________ Check # ________________
Friendship Bridge Book
I am very excited about the book my husband, Randy Fay, and I just published. We got the inspiration for this project while we where in Guatemala doing volunteer work with Friendship Bridge for Kiva.org
Take a look by clicking here
Nancy's online portfolio
As a Visualization Graphic Artist, I convert ideas to reality in the form of concise, understandable graphic images. I work with my clients to understand the problem, evaluate the material on hand and study their plans. From there I will convert these concepts to a graphic format that best fits my clients needs.
I create graphics for presentation, photo simulation, 3d engineering models, 2d schematics, engineering visualization simulations, photography, brochures, and business graphics for business cards, brochures, websites and education material.