Nancy McClure Brockett creates original works of contemporary expressionist art, which are a blend of representational art and 'mystery.' These include bold paintings, oil paintings, acrylic paintings, gestural paintings, spiritual paintings, non-objective paintings, as well as realistic paintings from photographs.

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Nancy says, "When beginning a piece, I sit with the empty canvas, board or paper and allow an unfolding 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 or subject matter from the spontaneous placement of color on the surface."

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Even when using reference photographs, Brockett combines elements of the "unfolding" dynamic with her ability to accurately reproduce form. What often results is a blending of realism and surrealism.

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In her earliest work Brockett employed a unique technique of applying watercolor crayons on paper to produce the intense colors that characterize her work. 

 "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.