Light, Land, and the Stories Between

Nancy Takaichi is a plein air oil painter capturing the fleeting beauty of California’s landscapes. From sunlit lakes to misty meadows, her work celebrates light, place, and the quiet moments that define them.

A woman wearing a straw hat, striped shirt, green hoodie, and gloves stands outdoors at an easel on a tripod, smiling at the camera.

Nancy draws her inspiration directly from nature.  Her works are filled with a sense of light and atmosphere. Compelling compositions invite the viewer in, and loose brushwork keeps the work interesting.

Nancy’s paintings have been recognized with awards in plein air events and have been juried into many art shows in California. Nancy has a BA in art from DePauw University. She is an Artist Member of California Art Club, and her work can be seen at Colibri Gallery in Morgan Hill, CA and Piper J and Ridgeline Galleries in Truckee, CA.

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Spring Collection

Spring in California brings a rush of color to the landscape. The mustard fields glowing and the peach blossoms catching the morning light. These paintings capture those fleeting, luminous weeks when everything is in full bloom.