Digital Art is an opportunity to create some amazing cute whimsical pieces of art that will be obtainable by whomever needs some unique art. Go check out my Society6 page for additional designs.
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Cute rabbit waiting for that birthday/party surprise. Digital art by Nancy Marlatt. Prints available on my Society6 shop at Society6
Cute valentine monster. Great way to show someone how much you care. Original Digital art prints available at Society6
Original digital POP art by Nancy Marlatt. Prints available at my Society6 store at Society6
Cute Saber Tooth Cat. Original Digital Art. Prints available at my Society6 shop at Society6
My son is on the autism spectrum. “That’s not normal” or “You should medicate your child,” are some of the all too common, unsolicited comments received by friends and strangers alike. As a mom, I am not apologetic for the differences in my child that make him unique. In fact, my son’s unique abilities have allowed me to question how society creates labels to identify and to categorize humanity as normal or abnormal. Yet all these different labels are what we all have in common and therefore makes us the same—human. This knowledge, that we are all different and unique, drives my artistic endeavors. In my paper landscapes, I utilize ephemeral and modern print brochures, pamphlets, books, and magazines as my base layer. Ripping, tearing, and otherwise repurposing these materials—whose normal purpose was to inform, to education or even entertain—I aim to encourage the question of, “is there a normal?” After adding multiple layers of paper, I sand, peel, and reapply more paper before I paint with watercolor, gouache, and ink. I hope to challenge the concept of traditional watercolor landscape painting while tackling the assumption that “normal” exists.
“The Back Road” by Nancy Marlatt | Mixed water media over collaged vintage paper on canvas. (2020)
Wyoming Billboard | by Nancy Marlatt | Mixed water media
Mixed media collage: watercolor and ink.
As a parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum I’ve learned a lot about myself, parenting, advocacy, and what it means to be human. I don’t appreciate apologies for who my son is, I don’t accept impossibilities, and I don’t place limitations on what he can accomplish.
I started out incorporating the puzzle piece, a wide spread symbol of Autism, into my artwork. But I have since halted all use of the puzzle piece because it has been used to negatively suggest that individuals on the autism spectrum are missing pieces of themselves. This is something I do not agree with nor identify with. Not all uses of the puzzle piece are negative, and many individuals on the autism spectrum don’t mind the puzzle piece as a symbol of hope. I however have decided to discontinue my use of the puzzle piece for now.
Instead, I am now focusing on neurodiversity of the human construct. Researching ideas and finding opportunities to communicate human diversity is a passion I find both daunting and emotionally challenging.
My new body of work investigates the general idea of what is “normal.” Please visit my “Paper Landscapes” for more information.
Watercolor and Ink, 2017 | 8.5” x 10.5” | Private Collection
This piece celebrates the journey of learning what’s hidden behind the diagnosis of autism. The ship represents those looking from the outside (floating on top of the ocean) who may fail to look beyond an individual’s diagnosis (look beneath the ocean) and therefore missing out on great things beneath the surface.
Watercolor and Ink, 2017 | 8.5” x 10.5” | SOLD
This pieces is about finding all the village of keepers/helpers who have all the missing pieces that help individuals and families find success in so many different challenges. For example, before Autism, we had never worked with a speech therapist, occupational therapist, and more. All of these individuals have been instrumental in helping our family learn how to see the world anew. It’s been a hard and fabulous journey.
Watercolor and Ink, 2017 | 8.5” x 10.5” | Private Collection
This piece is about a boy fishing. It identifies the child as just a boy, who also happens to be on the autism spectrum, enjoying a summer activity that many people may relate too. It was my intention to break down the barriers between the word “autism” and the person behind the diagnosis.
Watercolor, 2015 | 22” x 30” | SOLD
Hippotherapy is occupational and/or speech therapy while riding a horse. The relationship between therapist, rider, handler and horse is such an experience to witness.
I just love working with watercolors. The translucent nature of the medium is fascinating and I enjoy working with water. Not a purest, I often experiment with other mediums and watercolors as well as utilizing different forms of watercolors. Enjoy!
Watercolor and ink, 2018 | 5.5” x 7.5” | Original Available Unframed — $195
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | 8.5” x 10.5” | Original Available Unframed — $195
Watercolor, colored pencil, ink, 2018 | 8.5” x 10.5” | Artist’s Collection
Watercolor and ink, 2018 | 7.5” x 5.5” | SOLD
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | 8” x 8” | SOLD
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | 8.5” x 5.5” | SOLD
Watercolor, colored pencil, and ink, 2017 | 7.5” x 5.5” | Artist’s Collection
Watercolor and ink, 2018 | 7.5” x 5.5” | Sold
Watercolor on 300# paper, 2016 | 30” x 22” | SOLD
Prints Available in my Etsy Store
Watercolor, 2017 | 12” x 3” | SOLD
Growing up, I loved to read books, especially if they contained illustrations! A terrible reader, I was never daunted by my lack of ability to read fluently and was smitten by the little snippets of art hidden throughout the book. So naturally, I am influenced by my childhood love of illustrated books and I think it comes through in some of my art. Thus, I pulled out some pieces and have categorized them as “illustrations.” Although I would enjoy illustrating a book, or a magazine cover, I mostly create illustrations as stand alone pieces of art. I hope you enjoy!
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | Miniature Art | SOLD
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | Miniature | SOLD
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | 4.25” x 4.25” | SOLD
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | Miniature | Artist’s Collection
Watercolor and Ink, 2018 | Miniature | SOLD
Watercolor and Ink, 2014 | 15” x 22”
Watercolor and Ink, 2014 | 22” x 15” | Original Available — $200
Just a sample of a few images I created with watercolor and ink for a young girl’s female anatomy book. It was truly a privilege to work on this project.
Here is a collection of various artwork spanning from 2012-2014. Most of these pieces were created as part of class work at the University of Wyoming. I’m sharing here because I believe in the value of seeing an artist’s progress from learning and understanding concepts to researching and experimentation. This is just a sample. I hope you enjoy.
Contour ink drawing of flowers. Drawing class project, likely earlier than 2012.
Charcoal drawing.
Color study of complimentary colors green/red of an Edward Hopper original. Acrylic on panel board.
Watercolor study.
Watercolor study of a collage made up of magazine clippings.
Watercolor collage. 2014
Watercolor on 300# cold press paper. 30” by 22”
Prints available in My ETSY Store
Watercolor pencil and ink.
Watercolor. “Artist’s Journey” depicts my experience traveling to Jackson Lake for a week long class artist trip summer of 2014. 12” by 30'“
Digital photography collage. “circles” is a study of all things that occur circular in our environment. 20” x 20” 2014
Digital photograph.
Digital Photograph.
Digital Photograph
Digital Collage
digital collage
Digital Collage
Digital Collage. 20” by 20”
Oil on canvas covered panel board.
Oil on panel board
Oil on canvas wrapped panel board.
