Nancy Jo Ward

Artist | Designer

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My name is Nancy Jo Ward. I’m a digital artist and designer with  years of experience and an eye for detail.

Art

artwork 2021 View projects Recent Artwork Recently, I have been more prolific than ever. Learning new tools and processes were my solution to the anxiety caused by pandemic. Distraction pushed me into an amazingly productive mode. I continue to develop experimental approaches and am learning new animation and video processes. Much of this work has been displayed in juried shows in the US and in Italy. Animated digital paintings became NFTs that were minted on OpenSeas.
artwork 2021 View projects 2020 Artwork Artwork from 2021 includes experimental approaches using my iPhone. These studies are then moved into the studio  and further developed with digital tools and AI software. These are printed on a variety of substrates and many are hand-finished with traditional media and metallic foils.
recent artwork View projects 2019 Artwork Artwork from 2019 includes experimental approaches using my iPhone. These studies are then moved into the studio  and further developed with digital tools and AI software. These are printed on a variety of substrates and many are hand-finished with traditional media and metallic foils.
2016-2018 artwork View projects 2016-2018 This artwork was developed during my MFA and art residencies attended in 2018. This work explores digital drawing, the art of remix, data visualization, glitch art  and algorithems. Developed with digital tools, different versions are printed on different substrates and most are hand-finished with traditional media and metallic foils.
previous artwork View projects Previous Work This group represents  everything created prior to 2016. Included are early efforts at using digital tools and hybrid approaches as well as art created with traditional media.

Design

View projects Branding Logo design  is a very focused and rewarding creative effort. I have worked with corporations and small businesses, creative agencies, mom and pop's and educational institutions to develop and build brands that work in a variety of contexts.
View project Packaging & Print Design Designing for print and  packaging is a skill that combines artistry and experience in print production. The clients I have worked with know that I am knowledgable, dependable and will work hard for the success of their project, both on the screen and in peoples hands.
View project Apparel Graphics From t-shirts  and cycling kits to swimsuits, I have years of experience designing for apparel manufacturing.  Concept, budget and printing technology have big impacts in the projects I have designed for businesses, institutions and sports teams.

About me

My name is Nancy Jo Ward. I’m a media artist & designer based in Santa Maria, California. I have been teaching design and working with digital tools for a long time. I specialize in creative ideas & and a thoughtful approach. Basically, I like to make cool stuff.

Personal narrative, experience & innovative processes are the main approaches to my work. As a fulltime professor, I  understand the core value of good design. Good design = good art.

If you want to work or collaborate with me, don´t hesitate to send me an email.

Education
2016-2018 Master of Arts Degree with Distinction in Fine Art Digital
University of Arts London, Camberwell College of Art
1976-1980 Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Honors
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY
Experience, Employment & Exhibitions
Nancy Jo Ward, Design Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Specializing in Branding and Package Design
Allan Hancock College Digital Media
Design Foundations, Typogaphy, Illustration,
Web Design, Digital Imagery
Fine Art
Digital Fine Art
Cal Poly University College of Art & Design
Typography
Graphic Communication
Digital Tools, Web Design
Exhibitions
2022 Humanity - Art-Fluent Juried Show
2021 DE.MO - MADS Media Art Gallery Juried Show
2021 Women Artists Making Their Mark - O'Hanlon Center for the Arts Juried Show
2021 Opening Borders: Fragmented Identities - ITS Liquid Juried Show
2021 Digital Art Salon - San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Juried Show
2021 Women in Art - Las Lagunas Gallery Juried Show
2020 Portraits - Las Lagunas Gallery Juried Show
2020 Emirates Art Collection - Prince Art Group
2020 New Pre-Raphaelites - Era Contemporary Juried Show
2020 Artivive Augmented Reality Exhibition- Paris Musèes
2020 Innsbruck Art Fair - Prince Art Gallery
2019 Solo Show - LACDA Los Angeles Center for Digital Art
2019 Arte Firenze - Primo Leonardo Da Vinci Juried Exhibition
2019 bG Gallery - Body in Parts Juried Exhibition
2018 Solo Show - Allan Hancock College
Residencies
2018 and 2017 Low Residency, London, UK
2018 Fundación Valparaíso - Mojacar, Spain
2018 La Macina di San Cresci - Greve in Chianti, Italy
Public Art & NFTs
2021 Valley of Light Public Art Installation, Santa Maria, CA USA
2021 OpenSea minted NFTs - Animated Digital Portrait Paintings
Artist Statement
Artist Statement 2022

Thank you for your visit!

I’m open to new interesting projects.
Feel free to contact me here.
Nancy Jo Ward
With love from my Studio | © 2022 All Rights Reserved
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