Petite Peintures - original acrylic paintings by Nancy Laliberte

"Nestled In"

© Nancy Laliberte

4" x 4" x 1-1/2" acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 

available at Riverfront Arts Center - Stevens Point, WI

"Little Nesters"

© Nancy Laliberte

4" x 4" x 1-1/2" acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas 

available at Riverfront Arts Center - Stevens Point, WI

I can't believe it is Friday already! I have been working on several paintings of all different sizes for gift gallery shows and Christmas commissions. If you have something special you would like painted, there is still time to make your request. Just email me at lalibertefineart@gmail.com to get your commission painting started.  

In the meantime, pictured are two of several petite peintures that are available at Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point, WI. Tonight is their opening reception from 5 - 7:30 pm. All of their shows are wonderful and the Fine Art Gift Gallery show is no exception. The artists participating work hard to provide artwork at many price points making it easy to purchase uniquely creative gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. I love that! I will be there getting a head start on my shopping, and I would love to see you there, too. Plus, they always serve up some delicious food and drink.  

To see more of my paintings available at Riverfront Arts Center, visit my studio facebook fan page of Nancy Laliberte Fine Art, and while you're at it (and if you haven't already), "Like" it so you can be in on the behind-the-scenes happenings in my studio and more.   

Also taking place tonight is the opening to the "Form and Function" show at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau. My artist friend and amazing fine art quilter Sharon Rotz is one of the artists participating in the show. Check out Sharon's blog and website to see the incredible work she does. The opening reception is from 5 - 7 pm. The CVA's gift gallery will also be open this evening for your holiday shopping.

Petite Peinture: Love–Nest for Two

"Love-Nest for Two"

© Nancy Laliberte

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

SOLD

A piece commissioned by some long time collectors. I won't mention names because at this time of year, most commission pieces are gifts for someone. And, I am not about to rain on Santa's parade. 

Petite Peinture: In the Nest

 "In the Nest"

© Nancy Laliberte

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

This egg is looking mighty cozy all wrapped up in a colorful nest.  Petite Peintures make the perfect gift for any one and every one on your holiday gift list.  

Petite Peinture: Nest for Two

"Nest for Two"

© Nancy Laliberte

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

SOLD

Weaving bits of color around and throughout, I feel like a mama bird making a nest while painting these. Ironically, I think about my kids, too, and how each one is special in their own wonderful way. Life is a beautiful thing.
   

Currently I have my work in four different shows and venues, and I am thrilled to announce that over the weekend, I received Best of Show for my painting "Beckoning" in the Up North Seasons exhibit currently on view at the Howard Young Art Gallery in Woodruff, WI.


This is a new gallery (and a new venue for me) located inside the Howard Young Medical Center. Howard Young was an avid art collector and staff and volunteers wanted to continue his legacy of his love for art. The gallery opened this past summer under the curatorship of artist Christine Alfery. At the opening reception, I had the opportunity to visit with old and new artist friends. I love that part. :-)

Here I am with the very energetic, tireless art cheerleader, and amazing artist Christine Alfery. If you have a copy of the December issue of the Artist's magazine, Christine is listed as a finalist in their annual art competition. Check out her work, it is pure joy! 

Settling in

 "Nest for Three"

© Nancy Laliberte

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

SOLD

With the leaves off of the trees, it is amazing all of the birds nests now visible that had been previously hidden from view. While the eggs are long gone, it reminds me of how we tend to "nest" in the warmth of our cozy homes in winter. And maybe because we received our first major snowfall of the season, I'm feeling a lot like nesting. Or at least until the trails are ready for cross-country skiing!

This painting and several others from my Petite Peinture series are available at the Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Wausau, WI. Just stop in or give them a call at 715-842-4545 and they will take care of you. Petite Peintures are perfect for holiday gift-giving, ie: hostess gifts, teacher gifts, Secret Santa, and even for your own stocking! 

Each painting can sit on a shelf or table top and is also wired for hanging.