Nancy Riedell

Nancy Riedell, an internationally recognized, award winning watercolor artist originally from California and now living in Nevada, graduated from San Francisco State University where she studied Fine Arts. Classes included figure drawing, color values, acrylics, oils, and art history.

Nancy’s love of art goes back to childhood as her mother encouraged her to develop her art skills by giving her art materials and art books so that she could develop her technique.

Nancy’s current medium is watercolor. The bold use of colors and interesting landscapes has played a strong role in Nancy’s unique paintings. She feels that although she has been working with art since childhood, it is only within the last few years that she has felt the calling to go back into her art. Her work reflects her passion well by using strong, saturated color and theme.

Nancy likes to take advantage of every opportunity and is known to photograph subjects for future paintings. She has captured beautiful sunrises in Monterey County, unique beach scenes in Santa Cruz County and unusual rock formations in New Mexico.

Nancy’s art has been displayed in galleries from in both the United States and England.

Nancy has been in four publications and has received 10 awards to date.

Nancy is a current member of the National Watercolor Society and a Charter Member of the North America Watercolor Society.

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Nancy now runs the Nancy Riedell Fine Arts Studio and Gallery located at 598 Aultman Street in Downtown Ely, Nevada. Her work will cover the walls of this new gallery. She intends to hold several events each year such as Second Saturdays, Open Studios, Gallery Showings, and fun events such as Paint & Sip and Paint Your Pet events.

Using subtle colors, Nancy's paintings are reminiscent of the work of Georgia O'Keeffe.  Her paintings are bound to become highly prized by savvy collectors who value beauty and skill.

Annie Strack, Master Artist, Artist Workshop Leader, Artist Ambassador, Author, and Official Authorized Artist for the USCG

 I never imagined that one could use watercolors the way you do,  your works are stunning.

Peter van Nieuwenhuizen: Director, Arum Art Gallery (defunct), Johannesburg, South Africa