Artist Biographies

NANCY NOEL (1945 - )

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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