Biography
Eileen Hagerman Nistler
I was born in the beautiful Inyan Kara area of the Black Hills in Wyoming. I left for seventeen years to pursue an education and short career as an architect. Then the magic of Wyoming called me back. I now live in the house that I drew my first paintings in as a child. We live on and operate the family ranch that lies between Upton and Sundance, Wyoming. Much of my inspiration comes from living and loving on a working ranch in Wyoming.
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Selected Honors and Awards
My art has received awards from Artist’s Magazine, International Artist Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, Colored Pencil Society of America, The Salmagundi Club, the Portrait Society of America, Jack Richeson & Co. and others.
I am a signature member of; the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), the Colored Pencil Society of America Great Explorations (CPX), American Plains Artists (APA), American Women Artists (AWA) and Artists of the Black Hills (ABH).
Artist's Statement
Do what is meaningful, not expedient. – Jordan Peterson
My art is solely about what I perceive to be interesting or beautiful. I strive to portray beautiful moments using dramatic lighting as did Caravaggio and Rubens. My education is in architecture and I strive for exquisite detail and quality craftsmanship.