ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – It’s a brush with greatness for one Rockford painter. Nancie King Mertz was recently awarded ‘Best Pastel Painting’ at the annual Plein Air Convention in Reno, Nevada.
Nancie’s winning entry is named “Sunlight on St. Mark’s” and was among 11,000 entries worldwide in various medians.
The Convention (PACE) attracts large audiences of artists globally, providing a platform for artists to showcase their work, learn from each other, and connect with potential buyers…