Nancy Reyner is a painter of more than 30 years’ experience who exhibits, lectures, and teaches locally and nationally. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Nancy received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Columbia University.

Her varied experiences add technical expertise and originality to her work. She lived in New York City in the 80's, holding various jobs and positions such as creating costumes and sets for Broadway and off-Broadway theater and film (including a Madonna film), coordinating public arts programs for the State of New York, and directing and performing with the Ragabash Puppet Theater. Nancy was selected for a two year painting and drawing residency for the Phoenix Center in Arizona. There she exhibited curated, taught, and produced new work. Her expertise has led to a position as technical consultant for the acrylic paint company Golden Artist Colors, Inc. This association allows her the opportunity to use the latest in acrylic paint technology creating original and unique effects in her paintings.

Nancy has written two painting books with publisher North Light Books, Acrylic Revolution and Acrylic Innovation, as well as a DVD, Acrylic Revolution: Watercolor & Oil Effects with Acrylic Paint, demonstrating several painting techniques from the books. She has appeared on television for HGTV's "That's Clever". She now lives in Santa Fe, NM.

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