Harriet Nordby (1933 - 2010) was born on to John and Marian Schoep (Feekes) in Sioux County, Iowa. She was an artist who liked to travel and she received much of the materials to paint from her trips. She worked on location whenever possible or in her studio, and she took her inspiration from Mother Nature. Harriet produced many pieces of art which are found in many collections and galleries throughout the world. They are highly priced by many discerning collectors because they can be used to decorate any space. She was active in Brainerd where she died on 29, November, 2010. Even though she was a professional artist, Harriet was open to learning and she liked to read a lot and associate with fellow artists from whom she could learn something new. On July 9, 1953 she met and married LeRoy Nordby in Maynard, MN. They farmed for several years near Montevideo before they decided to move to Nisswa in 1971. In her whole life, Harriet was an artist and her family owned and operated Evergreen Gallery in Nisswa and Pequot. Her painting evolved from her desire to represent the beauties of natural and man-made objects so that others can taste and enjoy the beauty of these man-made and natural things that surround us. Today, the ready to hang Harriet Nordby art are found in almost all corners of the world. They are highly priced by many collectors who consider them as their most valued assets. Harriet loved being an artist and painting watercolor, oil and acrylic paintings