"Together" by artist Nancy Laliberte, 30 paintings in 30 days

"Together"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 8" oil on panel

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September 1 - definitely a day of fresh starts, new beginnings, a change of seasons. I had a great summer with my family, and I hope you did, too. I'm kicking off September by participating in artist Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. My personal theme is "Creative Joy." I'll be sharing paintings and journal pages - activities in my daily life that bring me creative joy. 

Painting peonies is definitely one of those things that brings me joy. I have always loved peonies, and then there is the fun part of moving paint around in colorful shapes! 

Thank you for being a part of this joy-filled journey,

Nancy

Sketchbook Saturday

"In The Garden"

© Nancy Laliberte

sketchbook journal page

Canson sketchbook, micron pen and watercolors

A mini tour of a few plants and findings in my front garden. Our azalea bushes are looking beautiful this year. Pine needles and acid fertilizer seems to be the trick. And, yesterday I noticed that my iris bulbs are finally going to bloom; I'm so excited! Enjoy your weekend, and get out and sketch! 

Game Day!

"Cheering on the Green and Gold"

© Nancy Laliberte

8" x 10" acrylic on panel

I had something else to post for today, but it is not green and gold and this is! Can you tell which team I'll be cheering for? The excitement for the Super Bowl is in the air and has been for the last two weeks. Go Packers!

On another sports note, my daughter's high school curling team won the Bronze medal this morning in the Badger State Winter Games. Congrats ladies! 

Colors of the Garden

"Square Foot Garden ~ Turnips"

© Nancy Laliberte

12" x 12" x 1-3/8"

Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Interestingly enough, the colorful veggies that are so good for you to eat also make great painting subjects!

On another note, these last few weeks as I finished up my studio work, I listened to Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland which I borrowed from my local library. While I did not need an incentive to get to my studio to paint (I had a show deadline!), audio books make a great studio companion when you want a change from music. It was a great story and I love art history.