California Flora, Fauna, and Foxes
by Nancie Jordan
Nancie Jordan, California Poppies, framed oil on canvas, 24" x 32"
October 11 – November 8, 2024
The focus of my work is translating the beauty and the soul of nature into art. My subjects are primarily animals, trees, fruit and flowers or clouds and the ocean. I love the luminosity of the light here. I enjoy portraying the energy of my subjects by using expressive brushwork and bold colors. Being from the Midwest and East Coast I am amazed at the vibrant fruit and flowers that grow abundantly here in California. The giant redwoods are so impressive. I am also particularly touched by seeing wild animals such as foxes, deer, and coyotes that are a part of our natural environment. The magnificent beauty of California provides endless subject matter and inspiration. For me, there is something intimate and touching in capturing this beauty close-up.