A Respite from the Cold - Winter's Garden

"Warmth and Grace"

© Nancy Laliberte

20" x 20" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

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I am excited to share that three of my floral paintings have been juried into the 2016 "Winter's Garden" exhibit at the Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point, WI. Tonight is the opening reception from 5 - 7 at the gallery located at 1200 Crosby Avenue. In addition to beautiful, garden-inspired art, live plants are on display and available for purchase. As soon as you step inside, you feel as though you are in an indoor botanical garden. It is a wonderful, welcomed respite from the cold. The show runs through February 21st.

"Hello Spring"

© Nancy Laliberte

14" x 11" acrylic on canvas

Available

"Always with You"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" acrylic on panel

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Photo by Riverfront Arts Center

A view of the gallery - for more images, visit their Faceboook page.

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

- Nancy

"Lucky in Love" original acrylic painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Lucky in Love"

© Nancy Laliberte

36" x 24" acrylic on canvas

private collection

I have had the privilege of creating some very special commissioned paintings recently, and "Lucky in Love" is one of them. This piece was a wedding gift commissioned by the parents of a bride, and based on a mother/daughter trip to Ireland. It was a delightful project because it has many of my favorite elements - flowers, landscape, sky, greens! The family was a joy to work with, too, so that made it especially fun. Keep following along, as I share more painting commissions, along with the approach I take to help make it a successful experience for everyone involved. 

For more paintings, be sure to visit my online gallery at nancylaliberte.com

As always, THANK YOU for being a part of my artist journey. I love what I do and enjoy sharing it with all of you. :-)
~ Nancy

"Summer Circle," 6" x 6" original oil painting by artist Nancy Laliberte

"Summer Circle"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on panel

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I love painting from life whenever possible. "Summer Circle" was painted in my friend Carla's garden, amidst conversation on family, travel, art, gardening, and desserts. ;-) Thank you, Carla!

This piece is framed in a plein-air gold frame, and currently available at The Alexander House Center for Art & History, Port Edwards, WI, now through January 5, 2016.

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If you are needing a break from all of the holiday busy-ness, and are up for having some creative fun, join me for the next Playing with Paint class on Saturday, December 12th from 10 am - 1 pm. More details are here.

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Thank you so much for being a part of this creative journey,

– Nancy

"Always with You," original acrylic painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Always with You"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" acrylic on panel

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I loved the challenge of capturing the vibrant and subtle shifts of pink in the flowers, the blues in the jar, and then having it all come together with a neutral, yet colorful background. While painting this piece, I found myself thinking of my breast cancer "sisters" out there, and families who have been affected by cancer. There is a lot of love and prayer mixed in the paint on this one.  

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If you are yearning to try out acrylic painting without the investment of supplies, join me for the next Playing with Paint class on Saturday, December 12th from 10 am - 1 pm. More details are here.

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Thank you for being a part of this creative journey,

– Nancy

"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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"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.  

"From the Earth" - Show Opening November 20th

The opening date is drawing near, and I am super excited for my upcoming show "From the Earth" at the beautiful Alexander House Gallery in Port Edwards, WI. The amazingly talented Joe Clark will have his ceramic pieces paired with my paintings. I'm loving how my painting "Beckoning" pairs with Joe's pieces on the invite cover! I have been painting away on many new pieces for the show, and am so excited to share those with you all! 

Here are the details:

You and your friends are cordially invited

to attend an opening reception

"From the Earth" 

featuring 

Oil and Acrylic Paintings by Nancy Laliberte

Wausau, Wisconsin

www.nancylaliberte.com

With

Pottery by Joe Clark

Port Edwards, Wisconsin

Friday, November 20th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm

The exhibit will continue through January 5th, 2016

The artists will be present. Refreshments will be served.

The Alexander House is open from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday

or by special appointment.

Parking is allowed on Wisconsin River Drive on opening nights.

www.alexanderhouseonline.org

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

Work-in-Progress - Day 6 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days with artist Nancy Laliberte

Work-in-Progress...the creative joy continues as I keep plugging away on the big commission. I always love the initial block-in of painting, because it goes very quickly for me. The push and pull of color and temperature (warm and cool colors) is the part where I have to slow down, but not over think it. "Look twice, paint once." 

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

Sketchbook Saturday - Day 5 - 30 paintings in 30 days with artist Nancy Laliberte

Oh my! Lunch

© Nancy Laliberte

ink and watercolor on paper

While I am continuing to finish my two WIP's (work-in-progress) paintings from days 3 and 4, I wanted to share a sketch from my daily sketchbook/journal/planner. After purchasing my produce at the Wausau farmer's market this morning, I noticed Urban Bistro's big orange food truck and headed over to see what was on the menu. Many things were already sold out (their food is DELISH!), but not the lamb kebabs! Yay! Lunch dilemma solved, and triple JOY - sketching, painting and eating. By the way, you have no idea how hard it was to sketch and paint this before eating it! :-)

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

Work in Progress - Day 4 - 30 paintings in 30 days with artist Nancy Laliberte

Day 4 of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge included working on a landscape commission. This piece is 36" x 24" and requires more than one day of painting time. Several days, actually, and I wanted to give a sneak peek since that was the project for the day. 

Thank you for allowing me to share my creative joy (and life) with you!
- Nancy

"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

"The Pink Ladies"

© Nancy Laliberte

6" x 6" oil on panel 

plein air

private collection

"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!

"Golden Days" original acrylic painting by Nancy Laliberte

 Golden Days

© Nancy Laliberte

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

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The midwest landscape of August is filled with such yummy color. I have been thoroughly enjoying the field patterns of golds and greens paired up with the beautiful skies we have been having (when it has not been raining), and punctuated with a few extra spots of color. 

It reminds me of my childhood growing up on a Wisconsin farm and soaking up those last days of summer while running around barefoot with the cool grass under my feet, the golden sun warming my skin, and seeing all of the field patterns created by the hard-working farmers, my father included. These images are etched in my mind and in my heart. I love bringing them out with paint just as one might pull out a favorite photo album filled with pictures of the past. 

Keep enjoying your summer, and be sure to spend some time running around barefoot in the grass before the snow flies ;)

Thank you for being a part of my art journey, 

you are appreciated!

Nancy

side view

"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

"I Hope You Dance" original acrylic painting by Nancy Laliberte

"I Hope You Dance"

© Nancy Laliberte

11" x 14" acrylic on canvas

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Visiting a favorite theme of trees and treelines albeit a bit more abstractly. I love the movement and color of this piece. It reminds me of the dawn of a new day, and of good things to come. 

Here's to a "I Hope You Dance" kind of day!

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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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