Sensitive children's portraits, life-size paintings of domestic and wild animals, and
breath-taking florals are the forte of artist, Nancy No‰l. Working in oil, acrylic, watercolor,
pencil and pastels, there are as many facets to No‰l's personality as there are in her artwork.
No‰l explains, "My desire to paint is clearly and simply an outgrowth of my need to
communicate. As there are many sides to my personality, so too, there are many styles and
subjects to my work. I paint what moves me; continually moving, not only in various
directions, but also for various reasons. I paint for the excitement of color or composition; to
relate a feeling or a mood; to share a moment; to make a contribution; to fulfill a curiosity; and
finally, at times, as an obligation."
No‰l's obligations, commitments, and contributions are extensive. Living on Llandfair
Farm in Indiana with her husband and two sons, the artist is committed to the health and
well-being of all living things and contributes her time and talent to such organizations in
Indianapolis as the Family Support Center, the Humane Society, the Children's Museum, the
Julian Center for abused family members and the Humana Women's Hospital.
On her return from a trip to the Mara in Kenya where she spent time with the Masai
and Samburo tribes, No‰l was honored that one of her paintings of a Herero tribal woman was
placed on loan to the National Museum for Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C. and,
subsequently, a painting will become part of the permanent collection. The artist is also
involved in international conservation efforts including the Mara Masai Conservation and
Wildlife Association, African Medical Research Foundation and "Rhino Rescue" of Africa and
England, among other affiliations.
No‰l is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the 1990 Matrix
Award, better known as the Woman of the Year Award.
COMMISSIONS: The DuPont Foundation
The 1987 Pan American Games
The United States Equestrian Team
Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks, 117th Running
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