Artist Statement
I work with soft pastel, the perfect medium for creating a gentle impression of my subject matter; these vivid chunks of crystalline pigment layer and blend beautifully on specially prepared paper. I love the endless ways pastels allow me to make marks, depending upon my mood and intent for the scene. I love to paint forests, skies, animals, and scenes of everyday life. My paintings are my gift of hope; of peace and delight, reflecting the extraordinary world in which we exist.
Biography
Biography
Nancy Tanner has enjoyed a lifetime love of the arts. Inspired by a first place ribbon at the county fair at age 9, she explored drawing, painting, printmaking, and many other mediums while growing up. She earned an AA and BA in Art.
After 25 years of teaching elementary school, Nancy has retired and lives in beautiful Arnold, CA with her husband, Stephen Verschelden. Infinitely inspired by the patterns, colors, and light of nature, Nancy now enjoys time in the studio, creating images with the intent to share joy and appreciation of our beautiful, natural world.
In addition to Arts of Bear Valley, she is a member of Member of Red Rock Pastel Society and West Coast Pastel Society. She looks forward to sharing her work and supporting the arts in her community.
Nancy Tanner has enjoyed a lifetime love of the arts. Inspired by a first place ribbon at the county fair at age 9, she explored drawing, painting, printmaking, and many other mediums while growing up. She earned an AA and BA in Art.
After 25 years of teaching elementary school, Nancy has retired and lives in beautiful Arnold, CA with her husband, Stephen Verschelden. Infinitely inspired by the patterns, colors, and light of nature, Nancy now enjoys time in the studio, creating images with the intent to share joy and appreciation of our beautiful, natural world.
In addition to Arts of Bear Valley, she is a member of Member of Red Rock Pastel Society and West Coast Pastel Society. She looks forward to sharing her work and supporting the arts in her community.