The ART Beat of Forsyth Woman – A Monthly Column That Keeps its Finger on the Pulse of Forsyth’s Artists and Their Inspiring Stories

This month’s featured artist, Nancy Stewart, is a glass artist whose colorful, whimsical creations are designed to spark joy and make her viewers smile. Through pairing recycled and found objects with her mixed media glass work, she transforms everyday materials into playful works of art.

Nancy Stewart | Glass Artist

How would you describe your work?

My artwork consists of glass-on-glass mosaics, jeweled animals and fused glass pieces. My glass-on-glass mosaics and jeweled animals are made with recycled items, including old picture frames, found objects and scrap glass. After each design is complete, epoxy resin is floated on the surface.

What was your journey to developing your artistic skills like?

This is a very hard question for me, as I have always enjoyed creating art. It started with photography when I was in high school and progressed to a minor in art and has continuously evolved from there.

How have you grown, personally, as an artist?

Part of the joy of being an artist is the many paths you take on your journey. I’ve spent time applying the skills I’ve learned on each path into a new art form.

What is your secret for carving out time to truly be creative?

This is not an issue for me, honestly. The way my mind is wired, I’m always visualizing new ideas throughout each day. My problem is carving out time to clean the house!

Do you have a favorite story behind one of your projects and why?

I was commissioned to create two hearts, one for each granddaughter. The base was a heart wood cutout, and I placed family heirlooms on the hearts including the father’s drafting supplies, class rings, Girl Scout pins, family dishes, even marbles from a favorite game. The heart was then covered with an epoxy resin, and it was such a special project.

What are you working on right now that excites you?

Currently, I’m painting layers of glass with enamel paints. The three layers of glass are layered on each other, the sides are dammed to prevent spread, put into the kiln and then fired. This creates depth in the piece, almost like a hologram effect!

What is one piece of advice you’d like to share with fellow artists, especially those at the start of their careers?

I say this to every artist but especially those at the start of their careers – never give up and always create!

If you are interested in learning more about this month’s artist, you can find their work online at facebook.com/paintnds as well as follow them on Instagram @nancydriscollstewart.

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Taryn Jerez

Taryn Jerez first joined the Forsyth Mags team as a freelance writer in 2015! She writes regularly for Forsyth Woman, Forsyth Family and LKN Magazine, with a special place in her heart for stories that celebrate the business owners, artists and dreamers shaping our community. Outside the pages of the magazine, Taryn is the founder of Go For It, Creative, where she serves dozens of local creative business owners across Forsyth County and the surrounding areas. A former corporate designer turned entrepreneur, she now works as a business coach and messaging strategist. For nearly a decade, she’s helped women-led businesses clarify their message, strengthen their marketing and build profitable offers that actually feel aligned. Whether she’s leading a workshop, speaking on stage or coaching behind the scenes, Taryn is passionate about helping local entrepreneurs grow with confidence and intention. When she’s not cheering on small businesses, you can find her chasing her Kindergartner, swapping BookTok recommendations with her book club or sipping a London fog at a local coffee shop.

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