"Blues 'n Jazz" at the 26th Annual Midwest Seasons Show

"Blues 'n Jazz"

© Nancy Laliberte

10" x 8" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Tomorrow evening from 5 - 7 pm is the opening reception for the 26th Annual Midwest Seasons show at the Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau, WI. How exciting that there will be "Blues 'n Jazz" there! The visual version ;-) as in my oil painting, "Blues 'n Jazz." This piece was painted from life using blue hydrangeas from my garden. It was featured in a post here. Midwest Seasons is a nationally juried, themed exhibit showcasing top-notch 2-d and 3-d work. I am thrilled to be included this year, and in the company of many of my talented art friends. The awards ceremony is at 6 pm. Come by to see some amazing art, enjoy food and refreshments, and visit with the artists.

Also happening tomorrow evening in the Loft Gallery of the CVA is the opening reception of the annual Memorial Show of the Wisconsin Valley Art Association. 

Thank you for being a part of my artist's journey, and supporting me doing the work I love. :-)

- Nancy

Feeling like "Hello Spring!" original painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Hello Spring"

© Nancy Laliberte

14" x 11" acrylic on canvas

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After painting for several weeks with oils, I switched back to using acrylics to finish up this piece which had been started earlier this year. Interestingly enough, I sensed a change in the way I handled the paint, and in my color mixing. I enjoy working in both oils and acrylics for different reasons. With oils, I find it easier to create lost and found edges; with acrylics, I love the versatility and easy cleanup. I feel with this piece, I was better able to bridge the gap in my handling of the two mediums. 

This painting is currently a part of my "From the Earth" exhibit at the Alexander House Center for Art & History in Port Edwards, WI. The gallery is open Tuesdays (today!), Thursdays, and Sundays from 1 - 4 pm. The show is up until January 5, 2015. Be sure to stop by if you are in the area.

And, from last Saturday's Playing with Paint class. What a wonderful and talented group of artists - Thank You, Jeanne, Sharon, Gloria, Sharon and Cheri! 

"Blues 'n Jazz" original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Blues 'n Jazz"

© Nancy Laliberte

10" x 8" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

available

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This piece is a part of my upcoming show at the Alexander House in Port Edwards, WI. The show opens next Friday, November 20th, with a reception from 5 - 8 pm. I am thrilled to be sharing the gallery space with ceramic artist Joe Clark from Port Edwards. 

A work-in-progress shot – I often begin with a transparent under painting and then build upon that with opaque paint mixtures. There is a lot of stepping back, thinking twice, and painting once. And then some scraping and trying it again. ;-)
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"Friends" keeping me company in the studio: 
Audiobook:  Big Magic (audio book) by Elizabeth Gilbert (LOVED it, btw)
Music:  Amy Grant
Podcast:  Artists Helping Artists with Leslie Saeta
Reading:  I Can See Clearly Now by Dr. Wayne Dyer
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Just a reminder that there are few spots left in the Playing with Paint class this Saturday, November 14, from 10 am - 1 pm. Details are here.  

Work-in-Progress - Day 10 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with artist Nancy Laliberte

Work-in-Progress...I never met a painterly sky I didn't like! Sharing a detail of the sky portion of the commission. I like that it could be it's own painting. 

Speaking of painterly skies, check out artist Mary Maxam's sky paintings and other beautiful work here.  

Thank you for allowing me to share my creative joy with you!
- Nancy
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Do what you Love, Pass it on - Day 9 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with artist Nancy Laliberte

Samples from my sketchbooks

ink and watercolor on arches watercolor paper

I teach a weekly art class at Acton Academy in Wausau, WI. Today's class involved going on an ARTventure in the school courtyard. Taking the time to see and sketch with an artist's eye is a great way to instill attention to detail habits in a fun way that can carry over to other areas. The meditative aspect to being outside in nature can't be beat. And, when we finish a bit early, I make the kids play for a bit before going back inside. ;-)

watercolor and calligraphy pen on paper

A page from my sketchbook/planner/journal - a quote from the late Dr. Wayne Dyer - while catching a part of his movie, "The Shift." 

Thank you for allowing me to share my creative joy (and life) with you!
- Nancy
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Work-in-Progress - Day 8 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge with artist Nancy Laliberte

Work-in-Progress...detail of painting-in-progress. It's like sharing one puzzle piece a day. I can't wait to share the final piece! Patience is a virtue, right?! ;-)

Thank you for allowing me to share my creative joy with you!
- Nancy

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Work-in-Progress - Day 7 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with artist Nancy Laliberte

Work-in-Progress...detail of commission painting...  

Thank you for allowing me to share my creative joy with you!
- Nancy

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...

Join me tonight from 5 - 7 pm at the Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau, WI

"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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"In Full Bloom" by artist Nancy Laliberte

"In Full Bloom"

© Nancy Laliberte

11" x 14" acrylic on canvas

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A colorful and impressionistic painting of one of my favorite subjects:  the water lily.  Full of soothing greens and vibrant pinks and yellows, the possibilities to painting water lilies are endless. 

Art galleries are my favorite place to find unique gifts. This piece is part of the Fine Art Gift Gallery show at the Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point, WI. They are open all weekend long for your shopping convenience. Give them a call or stop in if you're in the area. They have a variety of beautiful artwork made by local and regional artists.

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"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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"Office View," original oil painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Office View"

© Nancy Laliberte

5" x 7" oil on linen 

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A few short weeks ago, fellow artist Theda Hewuse and I ventured up on Rib Mountain  with our plein-air gear to enjoy the beautiful fall day. The colors were just beautiful, and a painting was to be found no matter where you looked. This view is near the amphitheater overlooking part of Wausau. 

As I was painting this, I had an epiphany. You see, several years ago (in my previous life, as I like to say) I used to work as an art director/designer at an ad agency in Rib Mountain. I was fortunate enough to have an office on the west side of the building with a window view of Rib Mountain. Every fall there would be this amazing, golden glow of the maple trees outside my window. It was beautiful. I remember staring out the window, dreaming that someday I was going to be a painter, and I was going to paint those golden maple trees on Rib Mountain. Fast forward to October 2013. There I was, up on the mountain, painting those golden maple trees. Just like I had dreamed of doing. 

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

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Just a reminder, Playing with Paint is this Saturday at the Hobby Lobby store in Rib Mountain, WI. The class runs from 10 am - 12:30 pm. We will be "playing" around with acrylic paints and creating big sky landscapes. Come give it a try. Bring your coffee, a canvas and some of your friends. I'll take care of the rest. Details are here. 

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• Be sure to check out the great classes I have coming up in November and December including Yoga + Art, Art & Soul Creative Journaling, and Playing with Paint 

• See more artwork at Nancy Laliberte Fine Art

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*free US shipping and discounted international shipping through Dec. 31, 2013

"Meet You There," original oil painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Meet You There"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on gessobord

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Hanging on to the last remnants of the warmer days of fall with one more piece from my September Door County trip. This one is also from Cana Island. I loved the various golden colors surrounded by the muted blues and violets. This was painted later in the afternoon as the light was starting its magical transformation to the "Golden Hour." 

Playing with Paint this Saturday

© Nancy Laliberte

private collection

Don't forget, Playing with Paint is this Saturday at the Hobby Lobby store in Rib Mountain, WI. The class runs from 10 am - 12:30 pm. We will be "playing" around with acrylic paints and creating big sky landscapes. Details are here. Come give it a try. It is waaaay more fun than cleaning the house or running errands. 

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• Be sure to check out the great classes I have coming up in November including Yoga + Art, Art & Soul Creative Journaling, and Playing with Paint 

• See more artwork at Nancy Laliberte Fine Art

• See what happens behind the scenes, LIKE and follow the studio on Facebook

*free US shipping and discounted international shipping through Dec. 31, 2013

"Good Morning" original oil painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Good Morning"

© Nancy Laliberte

5" x  7" oil on linen, plein-air 

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Back in Door County! On this day my painting friend Jane Barnard and I were up before sunrise and painted the changing sky as the sun rose and touched the tips of the trees across the shore, and the clouds lifted and moved onward. It was beautiful, enchanting and mesmerizing.

For this piece I kept the canvas white and focused on color notes (shapes of color) and worked quickly to capture what was happening and what I was feeling. It was a blast!

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• Be sure to check out the great classes I have coming up in November including Yoga + Art, Art & Soul Creative Journaling, and Playing with Paint 

• See more artwork at Nancy Laliberte Fine Art

• See what happens behind the scenes, LIKE and follow the studio on Facebook

*free US shipping and discounted international shipping through Dec. 31, 2013

"Lighting the Way" by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Lighting the Way"

© Nancy Laliberte

8" x 6" oil on panel, plein-air

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We have had some amazing fall weather in Wisconsin so I have been taking advantage of it and plein-air painting as much as possible. In late September I spent a few days in Door County, WI, plein-air painting with artist friend, Jane Barnard. While there is some great shopping and gallery hopping to be had in Door County, our primary focus was on PAINTING. One day was spent painting at the Cana Island Lighthouse on the Lake Michigan side of the county. We had a great time and as always, met some wonderful people from all over the world.  

Collect this piece and enjoy FREE US shipping (or discounted international shipping) and a decorative display easel.