About

In Sanctuary, painter Linda Jo Nazarenus shares vivid paintings of vast terrain and the wildlife that inhabits it. Inspired by the American Southwest’s dramatic topography and weather, she creates images that communicate a reverence for Nature with theatrical portraits of birds, foxes and raccoons in enigmatic narratives. The concept of sanctuary is explored through native animals, natural elements and manmade ironies. Influenced by painters of the Northern Renaissance, Nazarenus’ labor-intensive technique entails layering many thin oil glazes on panel to achieve a high level of depth and …