Nancy Hughes Miller art: June 2010

Inspired by beauty in the landscape, I seek to capture a bold yet quiet impression of everyday nature — as the colors of sky, earth and water converge on the horizon.

After graduating from NC State's School of Design, I was a graphic designer for many years. Then in 2007 I switched gears to live my dream of being a full time artist. A native of North Carolina, I live near Raleigh in Cary and paint in my home studio. Growing up in a small town near the beaches of North and South Carolina, I developed a love for the coast. One of my favorite places from childhood and now is Sunset Beach, NC — it's a big influence on my art. The fragile beauty of the area inspires me, especially scenes devoid of human activity and disruption — deserted beaches, tranquil marshes, colorful seas — vistas connected to the sky. My subjects also include inland lakes and rural fields, views seen from drives to the coast. From observation, memory and imagination, I explore color and light, shapes and forms — to create a contemporary landscape in my unique style. And though derived from familiar places, my oil paintings are not usually of a specific location but an impression of everyday nature — where the colors of sky, earth and water converge on the horizon.

Nancy Hughes Miller art

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Black Lab on the Beach Sold on Etsy.com SEE BEACH SERIES

Plain of Tipperary, Ireland, Along the Dingle Peninsula,8x16 oil Sold on Etsy.com

Web Site Updated - featuring over 60 paintings!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Festival of Lavender by BeadyEyedMonster on Etsy