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Nancy
Wylie is a sixth generation native of Arvada. Much of her art is inspired
by the Colorado landscape. She taught art in Jefferson County schools
for several years before devoting full time to raising her family and
working on her art. She paints with watercolor, pastels and oils in a
realistic style, with emphasis on light and color. The subjects she enjoys
most are landscapes and florals.
Education
BA in Art Education from the University of Northern Colorado, including
a half year in Italy, 1977
Galleries
- Ago Gallery, Ouray, Colorado
- Main Street Gallery, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
- Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder, Colorado
- Sand Dollar Gallery, Denver, CO
Collections
- Time-Warner
- Jackson National Life Insurance
- Markwest Hydrocarbon
- West Star Bank, in Avon, Colorado
- Glenwood Springs Chamber of Commerce
- The Broadmore Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO
Exhibitions
- Top 200 of Paint America National Competition, 2010
- Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 34th Annual Exhibition, West Valley City, UT, 2010
- Colorado Art Open, Foothills Art Center, Golden, CO, 2009
- Second 100 of the Paint the Parks National Competition, 2008
- Pastel Society of America Show, New York, NY, 2007
- Arts for the Parks, Mini 50, Jackson Hole, WY, 2002
- Colorado Mt. Club “Where the Mountains Meet the Sky” Invitational, Golden, CO, 2004
- Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition, Golden, CO, 1999, 2003, 2005
- American Academy of Women Artists Members Show, Patrons Gallery, Denver, CO, 2003
- Anniversary Collection /Highlighted Artist, Channel 6 Auction, PBS, Denver, CO, 2003, 2008
- Northern Colorado Artists Association National Art Exhibition, Fort Collins, CO, 2001-2010
- Colorado Watercolor Society, State Watermedia Exhibition, Denver, CO, 1996-2010
- Denver Invitational, Merrill Johnson Gallery, Denver, CO, 2001
- Colorado Artists Showcase, Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO, 1998, 1999, 2000
Awards/Honors
2nd Place, 2009; ArtColorado.com Award. 2005; Grumbacher Gold Medallion, 2004; Lloyds Art Center Merchandise Award, 2003; Artist Association of N. Colorado National Exhibition, Ft. Collins, CO
2 Person Show, Southeast Missouri Arts Council, Cape Girardeau, Mo, 2007
Juror for Southeast Missouri Arts Council National Art Exhibition, Cape Girardeau, MO, 2006
Distinction Award, Colorado Watercolor Society State Exhibition, Denver, CO, 2006
Best of Show, National 20th Annual Louisville Arts Festival, Louisville, CO, 2005
People’s Choice Awards, Pastel Society of Colorado Members Exhibition, Grand Junction, CO, 2001, 2007, Lakewood, CO, 2003
2nd Place, American Academy of Women Artists, Associate Show, Farmington, NM, 2002
1st Place Pastel, 2000; 2nd Place Watercolor, 1997, National Greeley Art Exhibition, Greeley, CO
Fisher Floral Award, 2001; Jack Roberts Memorial Award, 2000; Fall Art Festival, Glenwood Springs, CO
Best of Show, Arvada Fine Arts Guild Annual Show, 1999, 2000
2nd Place, Founders Award, Colorado Watercolor Society, State Watermedia Exhibition, Denver, CO, 1998
Member
Colorado Watercolor Society, Signature Member
Pastel Society of Colorado, Signature Member
Arvada Fine Arts Guild
The Foothills Art Center
Art Students League of Denver
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