About Nancy Murty

Having been born and raised in a rural section of New York State, I have always been inspired by the nature and beauty of our environment. This inspiration, along with a never ending curiosity, often leads me into the field to observe and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. These observations lead to depictions of wildlife in a more natural and relaxed composition.

I began drawing at a very young age and, with the encouragement of my grandmother, it quickly became my passion. I recall many weekends at her kitchen table sketching the birds that gathered at the feeder outside of the window. My grandmother, along with my mother, also taught me to sew, a skill that I would eventually incorporate into my artwork.

After graduating from the Art Institute at Pittsburgh, I worked in the creative department at several advertising agencies. After seven years in the advertising industry, I left and started Bee Creative Studio in the fall of 1999. My innovative designs have been very well accepted within the quilting industry.

In 2004 I began to explore mixed media artwork, using both paint and dye on cotton or silk textiles. Details are then stitched into this surface to add depth and dimension. Further design development often includes the addition of beads, hand stitching and additional layers of fabrics.

I currently live in rural Farmington, NY with my husband Paul, and cats Simon and Alex. I greatly enjoy my time in the studio with my view overlooking the countryside and its seemingly endless variety of wildlife. It is not uncommon to see turkeys, pheasants, fox, deer, kestrels, harriers, hawks, and countless other visitors from my easel vantage point. Watch for them to make appearances in my artwork.