NANCY THURLBY Nancy has studied various media under many well-known artists over the years. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including in the last 5 years:
Special Award Sorrento Rotary Art Show (2012)
Best Pastel - Mount View Art Show (2011)
Best Pastel (under $1,000) - Mt Waverley Art Show (2011)
Best in Show - Waverley Arts Society (2010)
Best Pastel - Mount View Art Show (2010)
Special Award - Sorrento Art Show (2009)
Best in Show - Hampton Kwinanis (2009)
Deans Art Award - Camberwell Rotary (2009)
Best Painting - value $750), Brighton Rotary (2009)
Best Pastel - St Edwards Art Show (2009)
Silver Medal - Altona Rotary (2009)
Best Pastel - Waverley Art Society Exhibition (2009)
Best Floral Painting - Pastel Society of Victoria Exhibition (2009)
Best Pastel - Alexandra Rotary Art Show (2008, 2007)
Best Landscape - Malvern Artists' Society Exhibition (2008)
Best Pastel - Alexandra Rotary Art Show (2008)
Best Pastel - Bright Art Show (2008)
Best Pastel - St Edwards Art Show (2008)
Best Landscape - Malvern Artists' Society Exhibition (2008)
Best in Show - Malvern Artists' Society Exhibition (2007)
Best in Show - Waverley Art Society Exhibition (2007)
Best Pastel - Mount Waverley Art Show (2007)
Best Landscape - Malvern Artists' Society Exhibition (2006)
Best Pastel - Altona Rotary Art Show (2006)
Deans Art Award - Herald Sun Camberwell Rotary Art Show (2006)
Her strong love of nature compels her to capture its beauty and the emotions it inspires. Atmosphere, light, mood and a sense of harmony are crucial to her art. Nancy is a member of several art societies including The Australian Guild of Realist Artists and The Pastel Society of Victoria. Her work is represented in private collections here and overseas. | 
