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Connecting with nature,
capturing the beauty of our world, one plein air painting at a time. Hello! My name is Nancy Corbett and I'm a plein air oil painter - meaning I paint in the great outdoors. I'm a creative at heart, I love being in nature, and I'm inspired by the energy, beauty and spirit of the natural world. Painting outside allows me to see and feel the beauty of that moment, and I strive to share that feeling of connection to nature in my work. I use a colourful pallet, loose brush strokes and an impressionistic style. Wood panels are my preferred painting surface, which I enhance with an acrylic wash before starting my plein air painting with oil paints. I love being outdoors and I enjoy taking my paints on our adventures, big or small. How it all started: I started painting about 40 years ago in the Sudbury, Ontario area, being influenced by the French Impressionists and Canada’s Group of Seven. I have always been inspired by the great outdoors - northern Ontario lakes, trees, Canadian shield big rocks and fantastic skies. My parents bought me my first set of oil paints when I was a fourteen, and I was hooked on the lovely buttery texture of these paints from day one! When our girls were young, I started painting plein air with watercolours, enjoying the ease of travelling with them. But I quickly returned to my favourite medium - lovely oils - despite the challenges of travelling with them. And the more I took my portable easel with me on our family adventures, the more I realized how much I love taking these "breaks" in nature, taking the time to appreciate nature's beauty first hand. Painting plein air allows me to be mindful, reflective and whole. And it brings me joy! I strive for my paintings to express that joy and connection I feel being in nature. Where to see my work:
I have been showing and selling my work as part of MAST (Midtown Artist Sale & Tour - formerly the Mary Allen Studio Tour) in Waterloo, Ontario since 2011, and for many years at the Paula White Diamond art gallery + design studio's annual big ideas and square foot show. I also sell paintings through Instagram and my website. My paintings can be found with private collectors throughout Ontario, Eastern and Western Canada, as well as Germany, France and the Netherlands. I am passionate about plein air painting and protecting the environment, promoting respect and love for nature, and supporting non profit organizations that do the same. 
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Sophie's Happy Place
6x12 - oil on birch panel - SOLD
6x12 - oil on birch panel - SOLD