Artwork copyright Nance Bracken. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Sun Room, 1978
Nance Bracken
(American, born 1946, died 2021)
Location: Department of Natural Resources - Southeast Regional Office, Ellensburg
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Nance Bracken created the drawing Sun Room . It shows a forest clearing in dappled sunlight. She combined colored pencils with black ink to create contrasting areas of texture, light, and shadow.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Natural Resources.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Nance Bracken (1946-2021) was an Ellensburg, Washington-based artist focused on painting, drawing, and printmaking. Her work portrays intricate natural landscapes and a lifelong love of observing the natural world.
Bracken earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (1970) from Washington State University in Pullman, Eastern Washington, a Master of Arts degree (1974) in drawing from Central Washington University in Ellensburg and a Master of Fine Arts degree (1987) in painting and printmaking at Washington State University.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Medium | Ink and colored pencils |
| Dimensions | 28 in x 34 in |
| ID Number | WSAC1979.015.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
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Location Information
| Agency | Department of Natural Resources |
| Artwork Location | Department of Natural Resources - Southeast Regional Office East wing, Hallway, Near HR |
| WA County | Kittitas |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | State Agency |
| Address | 713 Bowers Road Ellensburg, WA 98926 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 47.029050, -120.538578 |
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