Nancy J. Overmyer

Nancy was a gourd artist for over twenty years but made the decision to quit in 2020. She spent time researching to find the source for her ext art journey. Botanical printing really caught her attention because of the leaves. Living back in the woods down a long driveway she calls Gooseberry Lane she creates several types of prints in her studio in the woods. Her preferred methods of printing are Eco Printing and Wet Cyanotype and Gel Print. EcoPrinting involves paper and leaves, stacked and steamed in a big pot. A few minerals help pull colors and patterns from the leaves to create the art. Cyanotype is done using photo chemicals on paper with leaves and finished in the sun. The "wet" comes in before the sun when I add water and spices to change the original cyanotype look. Gel Plate uses a magical gel medium plate and acrylic paint. Paint is applied to the plate then leaves and stencils make marks and designs on the plate. Paper is pressed onto the plate and pulled for the final look. She has entered art in the Lenexa Art show, the Itty Bitty Art Show/ Baldwin City/Lumberyard Art Center, Desoto Art Show and the Topeka Art Guild 's Fine Art Show.