Library Artwork Donation from Nancy Markowich

The Library received a special donation recently from Artist Nancy Markowich. 

Nancy started painting seriously after retiring from art teaching. She switched places in the classroom and became the student where she could devote her time and passion to oil painting. She uses a traditional approach. Working with a Grisaille, she does a drawing of the subject, transfers the drawing to canvas, and then paints the first layer in shades of gray. In layer two, color in applied referring to the values that were already established. By layer three, she is refining the color, focal point, and light source.

Originally, Nancy started painting landscapes. Inviting viewers to walk through the paintings going far into the distance to experience the majesty of nature.

Recently, Nancy has been painting still lifes. Her work has been accepted in many juried shows.

Nancy’s Education includes:
– Philadelphia College of Art: BFA in Art Education
– Hahnemann Medical College and University: MS in Creative Arts Therapy

Nancy’s Career includes:
– Art Therapist working with Inpatient Adults
– Psychotherapist in a Drug and Alcohol Addiction Center
– Faculty Instructor at University of the Arts and Hahnemann Medical College and University (part time)
– Middle School Art Teacher at Sandy Run Middle School in Upper Dublin School District

We are thankful for her donation of six paintings to Huntingdon Valley Library!