"Georgia on My Mind" - Playing with Paint class Oct. 10 with artist Nancy Laliberte

"Georgia on My Mind"

© Nancy Laliberte

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"Nobody sees a flower really; it is so small. We haven't time, and to see takes time - like to have a friend takes time." - Georgia O'Keefe

This Saturday is Playing with Paint time! I am excited to share the love of painting at my monthly acrylic painting class Saturday, October 10, from 10 am - 1 pm. Georgia O'Keefe is one of my favorite artists, and this month's theme is "A Brush with History:  Homage to O'Keefe."  I'll be picking up some fresh flowers from the local farm market and we will be taking the time to see, smell and paint the flowers while enjoying the friendships of like-minded people who love art as much as we do. 

Details and registration are here, but feel free to email me if you have any additional questions. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you are "playing with paint" and the pressure is off, and the focus is on having fun! Try something new, come join us...

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"50 Shades of Red" original acrylic painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"50 Shades of Red"

© Nancy Laliberte

12" x 12" acrylic on canvas

Donation for the Center for the Visual Arts annual Art by the Food fundraiser

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Has this year flown by in a blink or what?! It has been a busy one filled with painting, journaling, teaching, traveling, and spending time with my family. All-in-all fantastic! 

Last Saturday was the December Playing with Paint class that I teach each month in the Wausau area. Poinsettias was the theme, and mixing up all those reds definitely put us in the holiday spirit! 

Thank you, Pam, Wilva, Jan, Carla, Audrey, and Sharon!

Audrey's painting in progress – beautiful reds supported by toned-down greens

Jan's painting in progress - vibrant reds against a peachy-pink wash of color 

Playful piles of paint calling your name...

Thank you, wonderful artists, for making this another fun year of Playing with Paint! Classes for 2015 will be starting on Saturday, January 10th. Details and registration can be found here.

"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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Because Playing with Paint is a Beautiful Thing

Those smiles say it all!
Thank you Kaye, Wilva, Linda, Liz, Jeanne, Carla, and Kathy

This past Saturday kicked off the Playing with Paint class series I teach in the Wausau, WI area. Our theme for this class was painting farm market flower bouquets from life. All I can say is what an amazing group of artists I had the honor and privilege of working with for this class. Special stories were shared, painting fears were faced, risks were taken, and in a mere three hours, beautiful paintings emerged. I am so very proud of these artists for their willingness to try something new--painting for the first time, using a BIG brush--as in a 2" wide brush ;) and for giving themselves the gift of art time to feed their creative soul. Beautiful! 

We will be Playing with Paint again on Saturday October 11. It is going to be a splashy, drippy fun time! We would love for you to join us! Details and registration are here.

Playing with Paint coming up this Saturday

"Here Comes the Sun"

© Nancy Laliberte

8" x 6" oil on panel

$150 framed

Available at the Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau WI

715.842.4545

It is Playing with Paint time! After taking the summer off from teaching, I am excited to be starting up my monthly acrylic painting class, Playing with Paint, this Saturday from 10 am - 1 pm. Our theme for this session is farm market flower bouquets. 

Class is held at the Rib Mountain Hobby Lobby classroom on the second Saturday of each month, September through May. It is open to all levels from never painted before to experienced in painting, but want to try a new medium or just wanting to paint with others. All you need to bring is an 11 x 14 canvas. I supply everything else (paints, brushes, palette, clean up), including chocolate, and almonds (to justify eating the chocolate). Works for me! :)

Details and registration are here, but feel free to email me if you have any additional questions. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you are "playing with paint" and the pressure is off, and the focus is on having fun! Try something new, come join us...

"Verdant Pastures" original painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Verdant Pastures"

© Nancy Laliberte

11" x 14" acrylic on canvas

To prepare for my next "Playing with Paint" class, I decided a day trip to Ireland was in order. You are probably thinking, "What? And just how many pints of Guinness has this woman had?!" Ah, but that is the beauty of painting, you can be in your studio, at your kitchen table, wherever, and paint your way to distant places, real or imagined. No TSA screens or pat downs, no lost luggage, no weather delays, no high gas prices. None. Just you and your paints and your sense of adventure. Sound fun? I think so, too. 

Join me Saturday, March 8th, for a "day trip" to Ireland at my next "Playing with Paint" class in Wausau, WI. From 10 am - 1 pm, we will transport ourselves to lush green fields in the Irish countryside, play with color while mixing those gorgeous greens, experiment with acrylic mediums to give our paintings the look of oils, and share our favorite travel stories. No passports required, just an  11 x 14 canvas and your spirit of adventure. Click here for details and registration. See you there...

A Saturday Play Date

I'll let you in on a little secret: This is how I make it through the loooong Wisconsin winter...by Playing with Paint! Now that the secret is out, let's shake that cabin fever, forget about the cold and snow, and get together for a while on Saturday to play with paint, enjoy fresh flowers, eat some chocolate, sip our favorite hot beverage, and just have fun!

I'm in, and so are some other "I-am-so-tired-of-winter-I-want-to-get-out-of-the-house-and-play-with-paint" peeps. Come join us. The more the merrier!

Details and registration here:  http://nancylaliberte.com/workshops

See you Saturday!

"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.

Give yourself a "Creative Time Out"

"The Light of the World"

© Nancy Laliberte

private collection

"Starry Night"

by Vincent Van Gogh

Playing with Paint

Saturday, December 14

10 - 12:30 pm

Hobby Lobby classroom, 3525 Rib Mountain Dr., Rib Mountain

$35, click here to register

Give yourself a Creative Time Out this Saturday, December 14, and join me for "Playing with Paint" from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Our "playground" will be the Hobby Lobby classroom located at the back of the store, 3525 Rib Mountain Dr. Cost is $35 and includes painting supplies to use during the session. All you need is an 11 x 14 canvas (which you can purchase in the store, or bring one of your own), and the willingness to have some fun. Wear some painting clothes, too, in case you tend to be a bit messy (like me). 

We will be using Van Gogh's Starry Night painting as inspiration to create our own starry, winter scene. I will lead you along in a fun, no-fear, let's just play with the paint and see what happens approach. In the end, you will have an amazing painting and the satisfaction of knowing that you did it! 

As my way of saying Thank You for a great year of Playing with Paint, there will be complimentary apple cider from DanCin' Hills Farm of Hamburg, and frosted, cut-out cookies made from my late Granny O'Gara's recipe. YUM!!! 

Check out the Playing with Paint albums on the studio FB page. Hitting the "Like" button while you are there would be awesome, too. Thanks!

Look for more Playing with Paint fun in 2014 when the new series kicks off on Saturday, February 8th. It's going to great!

Playing with Paint, December 14, 10 am - 12:30 pm

register here