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Art Technique

Nancy McClure Brockett employs a unique technique of applying watercolor crayons on paper to produce the intense colors that characterize her work.

Nancy says,"In order to get the rich texture, I use watercolor pencils (dry) to smooth and move the crayon laid down on the watercolor paper, creating a painted effect. I enjoy the physical process that involves using short rubbing motions to produce the texture. In some pieces I use water to create another texture.

"When beginning a piece, I sit with the empty paper and wait for a step-by-step flow from one aspect to the next. Sometimes as I wait I 'see' color and shape which I then draw; sometimes I 'recognize' a shape from the spontaneous placement of color on paper."

Nancy McClure Brockett creates original works of contemporary expressionist art, a blend of representational art and 'mystery,' including bold paintings, oil paintings, gestural paintings, spiritual paintings, and non-objective paintings. In addition to her larger pieces, Nancy designs customized handpainted greeting cards for all occasions. These greeting cards feature different pieces of original artwork that capture the occasion through expression and communicate a heart-felt and spiritual message. Each card is a mini-piece of art that is suitable for framing. Through commissioned work, 'Especially4u' fine art cards, and customized greeting card texts, you can enjoy Nancy's Art4U. The Art4U store offers for sale her original paintings, museum quality prints, handpainted and printed greeting cards. A self-taught visual artist, Nancy Brockett has exhibited her expressionist art in five solo shows and numerous juried art exhibitions in Connecticut. Her work has been featured in the Hartford Courant, by the Greater New Britain Arts Alliance and the Downtown District of New Britain, CT. Her art hangs both in national and international private collections. Nancy is an active member of Art League of New Britain, Greater New Britain Arts Alliance, and New Haven Paint and Clay Club.