Nancy Bossert

Bossert is a dedicated, multi-disciplinary artist and educator based in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, with a lifelong passion for creative expression that spans painting, drawing, clay work, jewelry design, and upcycled sustainable clothing. Her artistic journey began in childhood, where she was often described as a daydreamer in school, constantly sketching and imagining. This early drive led her to earn a Master's degree in Painting at the remarkably young age of 23, supported by a devoted husband, while also holding a teaching credential that has fueled her commitment to sharing knowledge through classes, workshops, and mentorship.
With a fearless approach to materials and techniques, Nancy embraces experimentation across mediums—no mistake is final, only an opportunity for discovery, as captured in her guiding motto: "No mistakes in art, just opportunities." Her work defies a single signature style, reflecting her dynamic inner world: fluid, loose landscapes inspired in part by the introspective days of COVID; expressive figurative pieces that shift between tight realism and gestural freedom depending on her emotions; whimsical farmyard animal paintings that evoke joyful nostalgia from her Lancaster County upbringing amid Am...

Kutztown University, B.S.

Northern Illinois University, M.A.

A lifelong learner, every day. The need to learn has no bounds.

Fine Artist / Educator
Working in many media and materials, including paint, stoneware and fibers
Studio Artist / Educator
1980 - present
Self employed artist
• Gallery represented
• Commission sales
• Online gallery presence
• Member of fine art groups
• Lecture on art techniques
• Framing
• Instruct privately, semi privately and small group instruction
o Portfolio preparation
1987-2012
DeSales University- Instructor
• Fine arts: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture
• Art history (Primitive - Baroque)
Education
1977 M.A. -Painting Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, Illinois
1975 B.S.-Art Education, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

Exhibitions
One Person Exhibitions
2019-2020 Deck the Halls, charity for homeless, Easton, Pa
2016 Glen Anthony Designs, Allentown, PA.
2015 The Gallery at JCC, Allentown, PA
2015 Bethlehem Rotunda, Bethlehem, PA
2005 Drawing Inspiration, Connexions Gallery, Easton, PA
2004 Project Blue, Easton, PA
2004 Auradell Gallery, Stroudsburg, PA
1996 Eagles Nest Gallery, Nazareth, PA
1996 Snow Goose Gallery, Bethlehem, PA
1995 DeSales University, Center Valley, PA
1992 Bixler Gallery, Stroudsburg, PA
1991 Wilcox Gallery, Lancaster, PA
1984 Sloan Gallery, Lock Haven University, Lock Have...