Hi I’m Nancy

I am a coloured pencil artist drawn to the quiet, soulful moments in the lives of animals—moments filled with tenderness, connection, and emotion. My work centers on wildlife, especially bears, dogs, cats, and animal families, with a focus on storytelling through stillness and feeling. I don’t just draw animals—I draw love, warmth, and the unspoken beauty of their relationships.

What moves me most are the gentle, heartfelt scenes: a mother bear curled around her cubs, two siblings snuggled together, mated pairs resting side by side, or a dog caught mid-laugh. I’m inspired by photographs and fleeting moments that capture a powerful emotional connection—the softness in a gaze, the peacefulness of touch, the playfulness of a paw. These are the moments that speak to my heart and stir something deeper in me.

I believe that art has the power to connect us—not just with one another, but with the natural world. Through my drawings, I hope to remind people of the sacredness of life in the wild, and the emotions that all living beings share: love, trust, joy, and belonging.

I often create my compositions by blending multiple reference photos—not to replicate reality, but to build a visual story—one that evokes a feeling. Each drawing is carefully crafted not just to reflect the form of an animal, but to express the soul within it.

My palette, often soft and quiet, allows the emotion to take center stage. Some pieces are drawn in black and white to let the feeling lead, undistracted by color—just light, shadow, and heart.

I believe in art that whispers instead of shouts. My goal is to create work that gently invites you to pause, breathe, and feel. If one of my drawings makes you smile, tear up, or remember a moment of love—then I’ve done what I set out to do.

This is more than drawing for me. It’s soul work. It’s storytelling.

And it’s my way of honoring the love that lives in the wild—and in all of us.

Thank you for visiting my website, and I hope you enjoy exploring my art as much as I enjoy creating it.