Meet Nancy Jo Scarborough
In 1964 Santa brought me a Grumbacher paint box. Oil paint. Turpentine. Brushes and canvas. A world of possibilities laid out before me. The magic of that morning marked a turning point in my young life. The love of color, the desire to create, has remained my constant companion for over sixty years. I’ve tried my hand at many different media, and found that each offers a unique manner of self-expression. Currently, I am enjoying making digital art on my iPad as well as painting with acrylics. Whatever my hand and heart turn to, I find that the process of each creation, each material, continues to delight me as much at sixty-nine as it did when I was eight. I hope each piece I make is embued with a bit of that delight, and that it spills over from my heart to yours.
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Bringing Beauty Home
Everybody is a Star
A holiday book featuring uplifting reflections and original artwork for the winter season. Small in format but big in heart. A holiday book featuring uplifting reflections and original artwork for the winter season. Small in format but big in heart. Dimensions are 5x5 with a soft cover. Ten pages of art and ten pages of text.
It’s For You
A delightful compendium of original art and heartfelt messages about the magic of friendship. A small 5x5 book with a lot of heart to share with those you love.
Blue Bird
Henry David Thoreau famously wrote, "The bluebird carries the sky on his back". To be visited by a bluebird is to have a piece of heaven come down to earth and brighten your day. I have created this digital artwork to pay homage to this winged beauty. Let his brilliant blue presence enhance your home and cheer you even on the cloudiest of days.
Nest
What an amazing work of art - a birds nest - each one unique, crafted of nature’s bounty and intricately woven to create the perfect environment for new life to begin. This artwork captures the beauty of three eggs as they lay safely inside the nest, awaiting the moment the nestlings will emerge and fly free for the first time. May the nest of your heart, feathered with love and the spirit of spring, keep all of your dreams safe until they are ready to grow wings and take flight.
Oranges
Zesty. Appealing. Vibrant. Oranges are happy fruit, a slice of sunshine to hold in your hands. This painting won't make your fingers sticky, but it will satisfy your hunger for a dose of uplifting Vitamin C for your spirit.
Cherries
This artwork will make your mouth water as you can almost taste the tart yet sweet taste of cherries on your tongue. Why not indulge - there's something absolutely irresistible about this fruit, wrapped up in its glossy red skin. They remind us that life is fleeting, so savor the sweetness while you can. Please enjoy - pretty please - with a cherry on top!
Ladybug
Often believed to be signs of good luck, ladybugs fly into our lives unexpectedly and bring us a sense of joy. Their appearance is like an omen, a blessing to brighten our day. Why wait for a visitation from this delightful lady? Invite her in to stay, and allow her presence to bring a little magic into your home.
Sunflowers
Kahlil Gibran said, ‘Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun’. Sunflowers are beautiful reminders, helping us reach towards hope and happiness in our daily lives. It is said that even when clouds obscure the sun, these lovelies still raise their faces to the sky, knowing that the sun is still there. Plant this painting in your home and let it be a beacon of light, prompting you to reach for all that gives you joy and hope as you tend the garden of your heart.
Red-breasted nuthatch
I discovered the beauty of creating digital art in the midst of moving house. I had signed up to complete a 100-day challenge, which was right in the middle of packing and relocating. As I wrapped my brushes and paints, I pondered how I could consistently create while traveling and not having access to my materials. Then it dawned on me! What was the one thing that I would have with me throughout the chaotic weeks and months to come? My phone! My iPad! I decided on the app, and with a not-too-steep learning curve, I was on my way. Creating digital art invites me to relax, get into the flow, and bypass my inner critic. As a result, the artwork has a sense of ease and joy. I hope you will have fun looking through these loose, and playful images. They certainly were a delight to create.
Tufted Titmouse
I discovered the beauty of creating digital art in the midst of moving house. I had signed up to complete a 100-day challenge, which was right in the middle of packing and relocating. As I wrapped my brushes and paints, I pondered how I could consistently create while traveling and not having access to my materials. Then it dawned on me! What was the one thing that I would have with me throughout the chaotic weeks and months to come? My phone! My iPad! I decided on the app, and with a not-too-steep learning curve, I was on my way. Creating digital art invites me to relax, get into the flow, and bypass my inner critic. As a result, the artwork has a sense of ease and joy. I hope you will have fun looking through these loose, and playful images. They certainly were a delight to create.
Digital Watercolor Artwork
I discovered the beauty of creating digital art in the midst of moving house. I had signed up to complete a 100-day challenge, which was right in the middle of packing and relocating. As I wrapped my brushes and paints, I pondered how I could consistently create while traveling and not having access to my materials. Then it dawned on me! What was the one thing that I would have with me throughout the chaotic weeks and months to come? My phone! My iPad! I decided on the app, and with a not-too-steep learning curve, I was on my way.
Creating digital art invites me to relax, get into the flow, and bypass my inner critic. As a result, the artwork has a sense of ease and joy.
I hope you will have fun looking through these loose, and playful images. They certainly were a delight to create.
Each image is available in 4×4 format, or a 5×5 format. The 5×5 size includes a mailing envelope, should you want to share. Artwork is professionally printed on thick, archival paper with a smooth matte finish. Perfect for framing or enjoying on an easel on your desk.
our testimonial
Nan’s artwork has a delightful whimsy. Upon a closer look, however, you’ll find a depth of wisdom. She has a way of capturing the essence of life… and of love. A blessing for any space it adorns and any person it touches.
I love art that invites me to pause, reflect, feel something - go beneath the surface of life to connect with meaning and purpose. Nan's art does all of that. I love to simply spend time with it. It's sometimes witty and whimsical; sometimes it tells a story always it brings me joy.
Nan's art is like herself pure heart. It is equal parts whimsical and real, uncomplicated and beautiful. Most of all it's comforting and inspiring, like a cozy sweater with stardust in the threads.
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