Nancy Ford

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“Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.”

Yes, my passion was waiting – a long time. After putting creativity on the “back burner” for so long, I find now that it is a necessary part of my daily life. Being in the corporate world for many years, it was time to explore my passion fully and find the courage to do so.

My inspiration comes from nature, meditation and my artist community.

I like to explore all artistic mediums, but my main practice is Assemblage and Encaustic Collage. Finding beauty in everyday things and where one wouldn’t think beauty existed.

I currently reside in Ardmore, Pennsylvania and am an active member of the Main Line Art Center and have participated in the Teacher/Member Exhibitions

Text reading 'Anatomy of Addiction' in black on a white background.

From Chaos to Serenity

During my period of active addiction, chaos was a constant companion, and peace was elusive. However, now in recovery, I can attain serenity in my life

Ink and Watercolor on paper

Abstract painting of a sky with a gradient of purple, pink, and peach tones over a pile of colorful crumpled paints or materials at the bottom.

Secrets Behind the Beauty

Throughout my addiction, numerous secrets remained hidden from others. The external facade often appeared composed and controlled, while internally I was grappling with various challenges, resorting to substance use as an escape.

Encaustic Collage on Board

Mixed media art combining a black-and-white photograph of a woman with floral illustrations overlay.

Walking the Halls

This period was marked by darkness and isolation despite the presence of others around me. I frequently sought solitude and failed to recognize the possibility of finding a way out.

Encaustic Collage on Board

A person wearing a dark hoodie with the hood up, standing inside an old, rusty, abandoned building with a long corridor and multiple rooms on either side.