Delaware Valley Art League

​Membership Meeting & Artist's Demo:

October 21, 2026 (Wednesday)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

 

DEMO: Nancy Barch - My presentation will illustrate two different ways to begin an abstract painting. One method is to start fresh, another is to repurpose a painting that has failed to inspire.

 

Workshop: 

October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

Artist's Bio:

Nancy Barch started her career in art as a freelance illustrator in Philadelphia. She received commissions for Scottie Tissue Company, McDonalds, LPGA Golf Classic and the American Cancer Society.

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Eventually, Ms. Barch left the commercial art field and entered the fine art arena where she focused on watercolor and earned signature membership in the American Watercolor Society (AWS) of New York. Ms. Barch served as Vice President of AWS for ten years and garnered numerous awards for her work. Her transition in using mixed media was gradual, starting with explorations in clay printmaking: a technique developed by the late artist, Mitch Lyons.

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Fascinated by the possibilities of mark making that printmaking allows, as well as the ability to play freely with design by being removed from representation, she incorporated many of these newly discovered techniques into her paintings and drawings.

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Ms.Barch's work is included in several private and corporate collections including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and AIG Corporation. In addition, her work has been featured in American Artist Magazine and 100 Artists of the Mid Atlantic (published b Amazon in 2011).

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Supply List for Workshop:

• Paper or canvas to work on.

• Acrylic paints.

• Brushes or joint applicators as used in drywall applications. (I'll bring these to my demo for all to see)

• Most importantly: GEL MEDIUM

• Found papers or any collage elements for use in your piece.

• A water container, paper towels and a tablecloth.​

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Click on the Workshop Registration Button below to secure your spot!

 

PLEASE NOTE: The cost of workshops is $50.00 for members and $60.00 for non-members.