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
MediumInk and colored pencils
Dimensions28 in x 34 in
ID NumberWSAC1979.015.000
Acquisition MethodDirect purchase
Artist Location
Location Information
AgencyDepartment of Natural Resources
Artwork LocationDepartment of Natural Resources - Southeast Regional Office
East wing, Hallway, Near HR
WA CountyKittitas
PlacementInterior
Site TypeState Agency
Address713 Bowers Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Geo. Coordinates47.029050, -120.538578
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