NANCY COX
Design
For me it's all about design. My approach in setting up a still life, the design of a flower in my garden which inspires me to arrange a group of them in a vase and paint them, the pattern of light and shadow in a landscape which creates form and movement, the choices I make as I compose elements in my abstract compositions. I see in terms of design.
My unique vision expresses itself in various forms. Watercolor, oil, acrylic, cut paper, drawing and collage are some of my mediums.
I am passionate about art- all of its history and in my lifelong pursuit in making it. I am never "done" and I will never "arrive." Creativity is limitless.
My work is included in collections both private and corporate- nationally and internationally.
RESUME
Gallery Representation
Five 3 Gallery
Laguna Beach, CA
Past Galleries
2010-2018
Cornerstone Gallery Baraboo, WI
2006-2016
Milward Farrell Fine Art Madison, Wisconsin
1996-2014
Jura Silverman Wisconsin Artist Showcase Gallery Spring Green, Wisconsin
2005-2010
Gallery 440 Savannah, Georgia
2008
Bungalow 1227 Madison, Wisconsin
2005-2007
Alvida Art Gallery Savannah, Georgia
2004
Artmates Cooperative Gallery New Glarus, Wisconsin
2002
King’s Foot Gallery Madison, Wisconsin
2001-2002
Mousehole Gallery Mineral Point, Wisconsin
1995
Art and Soul Gallery Elmhurst, Illinois
Corporate Acquisitions
2022
Pellitteri Waste Systems Madison, Wisconsin
First floor artwork, integral in the remodeled space
3 HR offices abstracts of 3" painted cardboard squares mounted on wood panels representing collaboration, diversity and unique viewpoints 1 HR recruiter office abstract acrylic triptych conference room 6 core value conceptual collages mounted on wood panels kitchen 2 food themed collages mounted on wood panels
2021
Kestrel Apartments Middleton, Wisconsin
3 watercolor paintings done on location at Pope Farm Conservancy
2020
Pellitteri Waste Systems Madison, Wisconsin
7 wall spaces filed with art, integral in the remodeled space
Abstract oil inspired by an iconic corporate photo, cut tissue paper of the Madison Capitol skyline,
Collage of recycled caps and round forms, collage of recycled material, cut paper floral still life,
36 12"square acrylic abstract designs filling two stairwells
April 2016
Arellano and Phebus, S.C.
Attorneys Middleton, WI
"Autumn Slightly Windy"
Oil on Panel
May 2015
UW Health East Madison Hospital
7 watercolor paintings of "Driftless Spring Series"
3 watercolor paintings of "Edge of the Prairie Series"
September 2014
Capitol Lakes Madison, WI
5 watercolor paintings integral in the remodeling effort
August 2013
Gem Financial Advisors, Inc. Lake Forest Illinois
“Egret and Cattails Savannah” “Zinnias/Silver Pitcher”
Milestone Senior Living Cross Plains, Wisconsin
9 floral landscape and abstract paintings in watercolor
April 2010
State Bank of Cross Plains corporate purchase
2009
Rapid Improvement Associates winter landscape featured
on 2009 holiday card
Awards
2020
4th Biennial Wings and Water Nationally Juried Art Exhibit Prairie du Sac, WI
People's Choice Award for "Barn Swallows over the Farmer's Field" watercolor over gesso
2018
3rd Biennial Wings and Water Nationally Juried Art Exhibit Prairie du Sac, WI
Honorable Mention and People's Choice Award for "31 Crows in the Winter Landscape"
Cut paper triptych
One and Two Person Exhibits
2023
One Person Exhibit Gallery Night November 3 Bloom Bake Shop Northstreet Madison,Wisconsin
The Painted Season looking back a collection of work inspired by nature
One Person Exhibit The Joy of Nature Immersion watercolors done on location exhibited in collaboration with guided forest therapy walks Black Earth, Wisconsin
2022
One Person Exhibit Animal Hospital of Verona Verona, Wisconsin
A collection of watercolors and oil
2019
One Person Exhibit
"A Spring Show"
at Middleton Art and Framing
Middleton,WI
2018
One Person Exhibit
"Beautiful Things at Bloom"
Bloom Bake Shop Madison, WI
2017
One Person Exhibit
"A Celebration of Art Open House"
Black Earth, Wisconsin
2016
One Person Exhibit "A Midsummer Show Nancy Cox at Convivio" Spring Green, Wisconsin
One Person Exhibit "A Watercolor Retrospective" Rosemary Garfoot Public Library Cross Plains, Wisconsin
2015
One Person Exhibit "Contemplating Life through Color and Form" Oasis Cafe Fitchburg, Wisconsin
2014
One Person Exhibit "Landscape and Floral Realism and Abstraction in Watercolor" Bottle Works Gallery Mineral Point, Wisconsin
2013
One Person Exhibit “Almost Spring” Crossroads Coffeehouse Cross Plains, Wisconsin
2012
Two Person Exhibit with Karen Watson-Newlin “Watercolor Themes” American Girl Corporate Headquarters Middleton, Wisconsin
2009
Two Person Exhibit with Jeremy Kraemer “Common Themes” Crossroads Coffeehouse Cross Plains, Wisconsin
One Person Exhibit”Different Approaches in Watercolor” Ray Edwards Gallery East High School Madison, Wisconsin
One Person Exhibit on the Capitol Square Savoir Faire Madison, Wisconsin
2008
One Person Exhibit “Wisconsin Around Me” Colucci Art Gallery West High School Madison, Wisconsin
Two Person Exhibit with Mary Kay Baum “To Focus on Nature” Crossroads Coffeehouse Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Two Person Exhibit with Don Hunt “New Directions” Crossroads Coffeehouse Cross Plains, Wisconsin
2007
One Person Exhibit Crossroads Coffeehouse Cross Plains, Wisconsin
2006
One Person Exhibit "The Colors of Haiku" Book Signing and Painting Exhibit Savoir Faire Madison, Wisconsin
Two Person Exhibit with Chris Miles Kaleidoscope Marketplace Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
2005
One Person Exhibit Alternative Therapy Center Madison, Wisconsin
One Person Exhibit University of Wisconsin Clinic Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
2004
One Person Exhibit Bethel Lutheran Church Madison, Wisconsin
2002
Two Person Exhibit Fyfe’s Corner Bistro Madison, Wisconsin
Group Exhibitions 2006 to Present
2020
4th Biennial Wings and Water Nationally Juried Art Exhibit Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
2019
Bethel Lutheran Church Art of the Word Madison, Wisconsin
2018
Hawks Quindel S.C. Gallery Night Madison, Wisconsin
3rd Biennial Wings and Water Nationally Juried Art Exhibit Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
2017
Blackhawk Church Juried Exhibit "The Story Within" Middleton, Wisconsin
Hawks Quindel S.C. Gallery Night Madison, Wisconsin
Hawks Quindel S.C. Grand Opening Madison, Wisconsin
2016
Blackhawk Church Juried Exhibit "Embodied Confession" Middleton, Wisconsin
2014
Community Exhibit at Crossroads Coffeehouse, Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Wisconsin History Symposium 2014 "People and the Land" juried exhibit University of Wisconsin, Platteville
2013
Community Exhibit at Crossroads Coffeehouse, Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Blackhawk Church Invitational Exhibit "Praying the Psalms: An Artist’s Response" Middleton, Wisconsin
2012
"Artmates at Bethel Lutheran Church" Madison, Wisconsin
"Artmates at Blue Spoon Cafe" Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
"Blackhawk Church Artist Showcase" Middleton, Wisconsin
2011
"Blackhawk Church Artist Showcase" Middleton, Wisconsin
2010
"Blackhawk Church Artist Showcase" Middleton, Wisconsin
2009
“Art of the Garden” The Old Feed Mill Restaurant Mazomanie, Wisconsin
2008
“Festival of Trees” Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Group exhibit Gallery Night Bungalow 1227 Art Gallery Madison, Wisconsin
“Art of the Garden” Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
“Women Inspired Art” Bungalow 1227 Art Gallery Madison, Wisconsin
2007
“Festival of Trees” Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
"Artmates at Kaleidoscope Marketplace" Mt.Horeb, Wisconsin
Coventry Village Art Walk Madison, Wisconsin
“Art of the Garden” Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
2006
Festival of Trees Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Three Person Exhibit Gallery Night at Stella’s Madison, Wisconsin
Artmates Frehner Gallery Monroe Art Center Monroe, Wisconsin
"Hoof and Woof Exhibit" Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
"Artmates" Balcony Gallery Monticello, Wisconsin
"Art of the Garden" Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Blue Sky Cafe Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
Capitol Art Walk Madison State Capitol
"Artmates" Middleton Library Middleton, Wisconsin
Group Exhibitions 1995 to 2005
2005
"A Summer Gathering" Mazomanie Historic Art Center Mazomanie, Wisconsin
2004
"Artmates" Alicia Ashman Library Madison, Wisconsin
"Artmates" Balcony Gallery Monticello, Wisconsin
2003
"Artmates" Blue Sky Cafe Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin
"Artful Women Exhibit" University Hospitals Madison, Wisconsin
2002
"Artmates" Botham Vineyards Winery Barneveld, Wisconsin
"Madison Art Guild" University Hospitals Madison Art Center Madison. Wisconsin
"Artful Women Exhibit" University Hospitals Madison, Wisconsin
"Madison Art Guild Crossroads Gallery" Madison Art Center Madison, Wisconsin
2001
"Madison Art Guild" University Hospitals Madison, Wisconsin
"Artful Women Exhibit" Madison, Wisconsin
2000
Group Exhibit Samantha’s Sunporch Gallery Madison. Wisconsin
1999
"Artmates" Botham Vineyards Winery Barneveld, Wisconsin
1996
"Art in Bloom" Madison Art Center Madison, Wisconsin
Juried Art Exhibitions 1980-1995
Hinsdale Art Fair Hinsdale, Illinois
Elmhurst Art Fair Elmhurst, Illinois
Art Fair on the Square Madison, Wisconsin
Old Orchard Art Exhibit Skokie, Illinois
Glenview Art Fair Glenview, Illinois
Framing and Art Installation
July 2013
University of Wisconsin Graduate School framing and oversight of installation on 7 pieces of artwork
Curator
2007-2009
“Art of the Garden” Mazomanie Historic Art Center
coordination and oversight of show
Artistic Coordinator
2007-2008
Mazomanie Historic Art Center
oversight of general operations
Employment 1978-1980
Handelan/Pederson Design/Illustration Studio Chicago, Illinois
Education 1975-1978
American Academy of Art Chicago- Associates Degree of Art
Studied watercolor with Irving Shapiro
Publications
Canvas Rebel magazine 2023 interview
VoyageMichigan magazine 2023 interview
Voice of the River Valley February 2016 Featured Artist
The Colors of Haiku- a book of poetry and watercolors
Commissions
2023
Dr. Chris Dale Winter Park Colorado ski trail map watercolor
2020
Olivia and Shane Ruckstuhl "Adventure Capital"
Watercolor of the view from the Ben Lamond Trail in
Queenstown, New Zealand
Sara Shea "After the Storm"
Watercolor
Christine Onaga "Donata's Momento"
Watercolor
2018
Karen Carlock Abstract Oil Paintings
"Emotions Exhibit"
Black Earth Children's Museum
Amanda Purcell "Heavenly Light"
Framed Fine Art Lettering
2017
Danielle Pellitteri "Wild Abstract Floral"
Oil on Panel
Olivia Ruckstuhl "Our View of Paris"
Graphite and Watercolor
Karen Carlock Execution of "Wacky Wetland Mural"
Black Earth Children's Museum
Acrylic Wall Painting
Eva Olausson "The View from Le Relais de la Butte"
Montmartre, Paris
Watercolor
2016
Dr. Jared and Sarah Olsen "Autumn Essence/ The Dry Stream Bed"
Watercolor painting of their rural Wisconsin property
2015
Mary Clay "A Slice of Time"
Watercolor
2014
Donna Johnke "Aldo Leopold’s Shack"
Oil on Gessoed Board
2013
Marita Menard
"Orange Glow at the Creek’s Bend" watercolor
"Marita’s Triptych" watercolor
"Orange Glow Oak Leaves and Acorns" watercolor
2012
Dr. Chris Dale watercolor painting of his children on the beach at
Tossa del Mar, Spain 2012
2011
Danielle Pellitteri conceptual painting “Generous Grace” watercolor
2010
Lynne Miller watercolor floral
2010
Blackhawk Church watercolor paintings used as commemorative gifts -La Merced Peru
2009
Mike Lipp "Wetland in Landscape"
watercolor
2008
Julia Pitts watercolor still life painting
2007
Ron Jacobson watercolor landscape of his property done on location
Laurie Gauper watercolor landscape of her property done on location
Don Hunt watercolor landscape of his property done on location
Dan Viste painting of building on historic register Brodhead Street- Mazomanie watercolor
2006
Don Hunt "Portrait of Max" watercolor
2004
Rick Sanders Pet Portraits
Charles Greco Family Portraits watercolor
2003
Doug and Alicia Alexander "Winter View of Lake Monona" watercolor
Don Hunt painting of Iris watercolor
2002
Lori Thein Brody painting of her home done on location watercolor
Visiting Artist Presentations
2005-2008
"Fine Arts Week" West High School Madison, Wisconsin
2004
"Art of the Sketchbook" Bethel Horizons Communing with Clay Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Exhibit Juror
September 2016
Madison Art Guild
solo juror for application process for new members
June 2016
Madison Art Guild
solo juror for Summer Salon
October 2015
Wisconsin Regional Art Program
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
solo juror for the exhibit
March 2015
Wisconsin Regional Art Program
Richland Center,Wisconsin
solo juror for the exhibit
March 2014
Wisconsin Regional Art Program
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
solo juror for the exhibit
demonstration of watercolor technique
the effects of watercolor on varied surfaces and
presentation of awards at the workshop
January 2014
Wisconsin Regional Art Program
Whitewater, Wisconsin
solo juror for the exhibit
demonstration of watercolor technique
glass as subject matter and
presentation of awards at the workshop
Workshops
September 2018
"Art of the Sketchbook"
River Arts Gallery Prairie du Sac, WI
March 2016
Wisconsin Regional Art Program Richland Center, Wisconsin
"Art of the Sketchbook"
and demonstration in drawing techniques
UW Continuing Education
October - December 2018
Taught classes Watercolor 1 and Watercolor 2
Private Classes Drawing and Painting with Watercolor
Instruction includes foundations and working from life
private lessons or small class participation
Art Classes for Children
Black Earth Children's Museum Black Earth, Wisconsin