"Stronger Than You Seem" 20" x 20" original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Stronger Than You Seem"

© Nancy Laliberte

20" x 20" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

Currently available at The Alexander House, Center for Art & History

Port Edwards, WI

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Always remember, you are Stronger Than You Seem.
Don't ever give up.
You are not alone. 

Thank you for being a part of my art journey. 
You are a blessing!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Nancy
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"Friends" keeping me company in the studio:
Music:  Praise Painting - personal itunes playlist
Reading:  I Can See Clearly Now by Dr. Wayne Dyer
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"Summer Sisters" original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

Summer Sisters

© Nancy Laliberte

10" x 8" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

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In my world:  Zinnias + Hydrangeas = Summer Sisters. Colorful and belonging together enjoying the sunshine, warm breezes, and secrets shared in the garden of life. 

I love how these look together! All are on gallery-wrapped canvas with the painting continuing around the sides, wired and ready for hanging. 

Friday (11/20), my show opens at the Alexander House Center for Art & History. I delivered my paintings this week. I am excited to see them installed with artist Joe Clark's beautiful ceramic pieces. The opening reception is from 5 - 8 pm. I'd love to see you there.

Thankful for:

My 2001 Ford Windstar van (reliable art delivery mobile ;-) )

My very supportive family and friends

You, my dear blog reader 

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Audiobook:  The Paris Wife by Paula McLain  
Reading:  I Can See Clearly Now by Dr. Wayne Dyer
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"Summer Love" original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte, Day 2 - 30 paintings in 30 days

"Summer Love"

© Nancy Laliberte

10" x 8" x 1-1/2" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Oh, how I love peony season! I can't help but wonder if the blooming season of a flower is to remind us to be in the present, to enjoy the fleeting moments of today. Recording the joy of my day in paint, or with a sketch, truly fills my creative "well."

What brings you joy? Please feel free to share your joy moment(s) in the comments.

Thank you for being a part of this creative journey, 

- Nancy

"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

"The Pink Ladies"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on panel 

plein air

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"Bowl of Beauty"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on panel

plein-air

private collection

This summer I had the wonderful opportunity to plein-air paint at Ovans Peony Farm, located about 25 miles from my studio. It is so beautiful there! I had a great time painting (seriously, who wouldn't?!). Thank you, Michelle and Mike!   

Definitely a perk to my job - a blissful day of plein-air painting peonies!

"My Monet Moment Along the Green Circle Trail," original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"My Monet Moment Along the Green Circle Trail"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on panel

plein-air

A piece from a fun and rejuvenating plein-air painting session last summer with my friend and fellow artist, Jane Barnard. This scene was from a visit to Monet's Garden. Wait a minute, or was it from a pond tucked away along the Green Circle Trail in the Stevens Point, WI area, and I was dreaming I was painting at Monet's Garden in Giverny, France? Ah, yes, that's more like it. 

"If you can dream it, you can do it."  Walt Disney

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"Golden Glow" original acrylic painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Golden Glow"

© Nancy Laliberte

14" x 11" acrylic on canvas

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Oh, how I mourn the first frost and the loss of the beautiful bouquets of flowers available at the local farmer's market. I know I can get some beautiful blossoms at the florists or grocery store, but farm market flowers remind me of warm summer days and playing in the dirt. This painting was a demo started in one of my fall Playing with Paint classes where we worked from life using flowers from the local farm market, and is currently a part of the Center for the Visual Arts' Student/Volunteer show exhibiting in their Loft gallery. Stop by to view it and the other amazing work in the show, along with the exhibit, Head to Head, located in the main gallery now until November 15.
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Good times when Playing with Paint

October Playing with Paint
A happy group of Artists!
Thank you, Kaye, JeriAnn, Pam, Wilva, Mary, Marlys, Jeanne, Heidi, Zoey, Carla and Elizabeth

Anyone else feel October was over in a blink?! This fall my teaching schedule has been full, in a good way. It means wonderful opportunities for sharing my love of art, and meeting amazing artists. Some may not think they are an artist, but I believe it as soon as they sign up for a class. There is something in their heart calling to them, a creative desire needing to be filled. I am always honored to be a part of their creative journey.

This Saturday is the November class of Playing with Paint. We will be painting a Cezanne-inspired still life with apples, pears and draped fabric and learning about Paul Cezanne. I love infusing painting and art history, and Cezanne is a favorite for many, myself included. Details are here.

More images from the October class...

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"Winter on the Farm" original painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

Winter on the Farm

© Nancy Laliberte

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4" x 4" x 1-3/8" acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas

Continuing the exploration of barns and farms in the landscape. I am definitely not wishing for an early winter, but we have had some beautiful blue skies here lately which greatly influenced my color palette. 

side view

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"The Family Farm"

© Nancy Laliberte

18" x 24" acrylic on canvas

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Remembering life on "The Family Farm"...please join me tonight from 5 - 7 pm at the opening reception of my exhibit of plein air and studio paintings in the Transitions Gallery space at the Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau. Also taking place tonight at the CVA is the opening reception to Craig Blietz's, "Farm to Table" show in the main gallery, and the 7th Congressional Art Competition in the Loft Gallery. All in all, It will be a great opportunity to view and talk art. See you there!
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"Poppy Love," original acrylic painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Poppy Love"

© Nancy Laliberte

11" x 14" acrylic on canvas

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Spring has definitely arrived in Wisconsin! Between painting, gardening, and family activities, life has been full of my favorite things. The poppies in my garden are not blooming just yet, but in this painting they are, and you and I are just about to sit down to enjoy a lovely picnic while soaking up some sunshine and eye-candy color! 

This painting is one of several pieces I have available in a two-person show with artist David Kapszukiewicz at the Center for the Visual Arts Transitions Gallery in Wausau, WI. Be sure to stop in and check it out between now and July 13, 2014. Fresh, new pieces will be added each week, and some may be there for just a limited time. 

"For Kristin and Nick," original acrylic painting by Nancy Laliberte

For Kristin and Nick

© Nancy Laliberte

9" x 12" acrylic

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This is the third commissioned wedding gift painting I did for a client last summer. You can read about the other two here and here. My client's family is very outdoorsy and this couple was no exception. Supplied with reference material of the bride and groom from some of their trips together, and of their personal interests, I worked up several different compositions and color options. A design was then selected that best reflected the couple's personalities. It was so much fun painting the warm and cool colors of the mountains, and infusing some extra bits of color into the trees. I have pine trees outside my studio window, and I love seeing all of the beautiful colors in them as the light changes throughout the day.

the bride and groom's names worked into the distant trees of the mountain

their wedding date "carved" into the mountainside

This was another delightful project of which to be a part. I really appreciated the enthusiasm of my client; I loved the subject matter and working with the chosen color palette, and getting to know the couple in a round about way. I wish them a lifetime of happiness together! 

I am working on some new paintings – for a wedding, and a graduation - that I will later reveal, but if you would like to commission a special gift for someone, just let me know. I would love to help make it happen.  

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"A New Day" original acrylic painting by Nancy Laliberte

 "A New Day"

[ for Megan and Drew ]

© Nancy Laiberte

14" x 11"

acrylic

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I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to paint and share my art with others. Even better is when I get to share my love of art through painting commissions for wedding gifts. Definitely feeling the LOVE with those! Last summer I had the opportunity to work with an awesome client who had several family weddings on her calendar. As an art fan and collector, she wanted to give these special people in her life a unique and personal gift - a piece of original art. She shared with me her ideas of what she had in mind and allowed me to take them and paint away. 

Using the landscape motif, this painting conveys the newlywed's love of the outdoors and sense of adventure. A personal touch was added by working in the couple's first names, last name, and wedding date with brushstrokes of paint in a subtle way that becomes visible upon closer viewing of the painting. Credit for that goes to my client. I told you she is awesome!

 the first names of the groom and bride located in the foreground pine trees

  their last name in the tree line at the top of the rocks

and their wedding date is in the foreground shadow area of the rocks

I thoroughly enjoyed working on this commission, and always welcome projects like this. If you are looking for a special piece of artwork for a gift or for yourself, just shoot me an email - lalibertefineart@gmail.com - to get started.

take care,

Nancy

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"Ladies in Red" original oil painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Ladies in Red"

© Nancy Laliberte

9" x 12" oil on museum-quality panel

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Not sure about you, but I am thinking spring! And while the tulips in my yard are still hibernating, my favorite florists and grocers are enticing me with bouquets of my favorite spring flowers. I simply can't choose just one favorite. Like my children, I love them all for different reasons. 
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Upcoming Workshops and Classes

This Saturday at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau

"Creative Journaling for Busy People"

12 noon - 4 pm 

A very fun class! Playing with art supplies, eating chocolate, and door prizes...definitely better than cleaning the house on a Saturday. As of Wednesday, there were just a couple of spots left, so don't wait! Details are here; register with the CVA 715-842-4545. 

Next Saturday, February 8

"Playing with Paint"

10 am - 1 pm

Hobby Lobby, Wausau/Rib Mountain

Just in time for Valentine's (Yes, it's almost here!) We will be painting fresh florals in luscious shades of red. Bring a painting buddy or two for a "Creative Time Out." Details and registration on my website, Nancy Laliberte Fine Art.

"Here Comes the Sun" original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Here Comes the Sun"

© Nancy Laliberte

8" x 6" oil on panel

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Apparently I am in denial that it is winter as I keep painting flowers and other warm weather favorites. So I say embrace that, and just go with it. Chances are, I am not alone in my thinking.

This painting is a part of the "Holiday Extravaganza" show opening today at the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. It is a wonderful and spacious gallery space. If you are in the Wisconsin Rapids area be sure to stop in and enjoy the art. You may just find the perfect gift for someone (or yourself) on your Christmas list.

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"Color it Autumn" original oil painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Color it Autumn"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 8" oil on archival canvas panel

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Autumn color as it prepares for its full glory. This was from a plein air excursion with artist friend, Theda Hewuse. We set up our easels in her neighborhood and painted until a storm came up. Nothing like rain to help you make those last few brushstrokes and call a painting done.

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"Dockside" original plein-air oil painting by Nancy Laliberte 1/30

"Dockside"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on museum quality panel

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I hope your summer and Labor Day weekend was full of good things. I thought it would be fitting to feature "Dockside" as we bid farewell to summer. How ironic that this morning's temperature was in the 50s. It was still a great day to be dockside!

California artist, Leslie Saeta is encouraging artists every where to participate in her 30 in 30 paintings challenge for the month of September. Even though it is September 2nd, it is never to late to join in. The goal is to paint every day, regardless if you finish a painting or not. And to have fun! 

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"From the Field" original oil painting by Nancy Laliberte

"From the Field"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 8" oil on panel

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From a day of plein air painting in Marathon County, Wisconsin. The day was breezy with clouds moving in and out (mostly in), but still it was a great day to be painting. Midway through painting, a farmer went across this field with a tractor and wagon. Not longer after that, a flock of birds settled in for an afternoon snack.

This has been a terrific summer of plein air painting. Through trial and error I have whittled down my pleir air gear making it easy and convenient to just get out and go. While I have a wonderful half-box french easel that I enjoy using, I was looking to pare down even more. This summer, I have been primarily using my 6 x 8 Guerrilla Painter ThumBox. I can fit it, my paints, brushes and other supplies all in my backpack, and then carry my tripod. I don't have an umbrella for it yet, so I try to set up in shade whenever possible. It has been great for travel, too.