particularly proud of. It was a composition of two separate photos, one male and one female. Though most people are drawn to the bright red colour of the males, I really love the colouration I achieved on the female.” Car-dinals were a favourite of Nancy’s mother, adding further sentiment to this representation. Nancy passionately concludes, “I don’t believe people know how much artistic talent we have in St. Thomas. Celebrating local art not only gives recognition to our artists’ talents, it can inspire all generations — young and old — to find courage and express themselves in a creative way that benefits their overall well-being. Art is an expression of oneself, what brings them joy and emotional release. Their art may portray a snapshot of a time, a place or a feeling in our community. Why wouldn’t that be celebrated with community pride in a very public way?” Visit the nivanart.ca website to view Nancy’s work for sale, as well as to discover her contact information and social media profiles.
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