Nancy Ruen-Fen Chen was born in Taiwan and in early childhood studied under master painter, Huei-Tung Chen.
In 1969, she continued her studies in Montreal, Quebec.
In 1980, moved to Vancouver, where she began serious study in Chinese painting.

She works primarily in watercolors on Chinese rice paper, combining both traditional and contemporary techniques.

In 1984, Nancy became a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA).

She is a devoted teacher instructing adults and children in the art of Chinese painting, since 1989. She conducts workshops and demonstrations throughout Canada and USA.

Her works has been exhibited abroad.