Artist Spotlight - Nancy Anne Woolf-Pettyjohn — Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

Biography

Nancy Anne Woolf-Pettyjohn is a diversely talented artist born in America, residing in Missouri. She is internationally known both for her accuracy and attention to detail. In the beginning, wanting to be a surgical missionary nurse but having come down with four fatal diseases: (three from a sterile operating room) it was clear God had other plans. Five doctors gave her no chance to survive but God alone healed her.

Allhallows Museum Collection 118, 2009, Acrylic, 60.96x76.2 cm

Nancy had a successful antique shop with a vintage clothing museum and did appraisals. After closing her shop to pursue law school she received a degree for Paralegal/Legal Assistant. Working for lawyers and freelancing she was told she was intimidating with her knowledge. She soon found that law came too easy and she needed a challenge.

Anne of Cleves, 2016, Acrylic, 2016, 40.64x50.88 cm

Nancy was born to creative parents both artists and inventors. Her mom always had an appreciation for fine workmanship and lace textiles. Having learned by watching her Mom’s artwork all her life and having no formal training she decided to pursue art. This is where she feels the most challenged and satisfied. This was God’s plan as he blessed her with a natural God given talent. Her mom once asked, “Can you see it? Then you can paint it”. Nancy took it to heart.

Reflections, 2013, Acrylic, 40.64x50.8 cm

Accomplishments include:

Who’s Who in Art
Who’s Who in America
Who’s Who in the World
Only artist in the world to paint museum lace
Nancy is the daughter of Homer & Lucy Woolf and the wife of Matthew Pettyjohn.

Artist Statement

Art expression mixed with connection is a beautiful thing!
My artwork is diverse and truly something for everyone. I am known for both my accuracy and attention to detail. All work is painted by hand only using acrylic paints on archival canvas. My giclee prints are on archival canvas and will last for generations.

Mating Season, 2021, Acrylic, 63.5x212.92 cm

I am inspired by my parents and the Old Masters. My art evokes many emotions from others which is always exciting to hear. My goal as a world master artist and illustrator is to be my best with the talent God has given me. In sharing my art with others I want to create art that is enjoyable to look at but also to offer quality investments for art connoisseurs.

www.nancyannewoolf-pettyjohn.com