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Nanette earned her Bachelors degree in illustration from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in 2000. She received awards and scholarships for her extraordinary work along the way. In the summer of 1998 Nanette spent one month in Ireland broadening her horizons by studying photography and writing. Her time at the Burren, in Ireland, was an awakening of the soul; a definite turning point where she realized what she wanted to do with her talents.

 During her final year at MIAD, Nanette's love of illustrating children emerged. Her goal is to capture a moment in time, and bring the viewer into that moment every time they look at the piece. The illustration of Nanette Luy carries with it passion and enthusiasm that is easily felt by the viewer. Her soft, realistic style truly captures the essence of her subjects. The warmth, and emotion that is evident in Nanette's illustration is a reflection of her outlook on life. She is ever striving to perfect her craft; to bring her illustrations to life and enwrap the viewer within that one moment in time.

Since graduating, Nanette has been commissioned for several portrait pieces that have truly embodied the spirit and joy of childhood. In addition to portraits of children, Nanette also embodies childhood by painting beautiful murals for children's rooms. The happiness that is felt by a child surrounded by their dreams is truly rewarding. In contrast to childhood imagery, Nanette has also immortalized those who have passed on. Several of her commissioned portraits have been a request to honor those that we have lost.

Nanette runs her business out of her home studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her free time is dedicated to her three children, her husband, two dogs and two cats.