One Day in June

"Ridge View"

© Nancy Laiberte

11" x 14" oil on canvas panel

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One day in June...

on a very windy day, I started this painting out in a field in Wisconsin. It was so windy the paint would dry before I could get my brush to the canvas. Somehow I managed to lay in a few color notes and basic shapes. Fast forward months later when the ground is brown and the trees are leafless, I relive one day in June, in my studio, with no wind, and plenty of time to move paint from palette to canvas. While I love the comfort of my studio, there is something to be said for being out in the field, being in the moment and painting. 

Poppy Glow and more...

 "Poppy Glow"

© Nancy Laliberte

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

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 side view

In my previous post I talked about being open to new opportunities. Recently I was asked to judge the 2011 Colorama art show for the Wisconsin Visual Artist's Guild. They are a very talented group of artists who show their work at the Reaching New Heights gallery inside Marshfield Clinic in Weston, WI, among other venues. Last Friday evening they had the awards ceremony, and a fundraiser for Marshfield Clinic's cancer research foundation. 


Every time I judge a show, I come away with an even deeper appreciation of what it takes to create, not only quality  and meaningful art, but art in general. Every piece is a part of you. And that is pretty amazing. 

Pictured here is Sharon Dowis receiving the Best of Show award for her piece, "My Kids." Sharon also won an Honorable Mention award for her photography. 

Here, Cindy Markowski receives a second place award for her painting, "Coloration: Nuthatches." Cindy has also had her work in the Woodson Art Museum's international Birds in Art show.


Thank you to the Wisconsin Visual Artist's Guild for the opportunity to be a part of your event! And a big THANK YOU to artist Sharon Feathers who provided these photos of the evening, and also received First Place for her piece, "Lost Hopes and Dreams."  


Click here to check out the Guild's blog and a complete listing of winners from the show.

Summer in Wisconsin

"Midwest Quilt: A View From Above"

© Nancy Laliberte

20" x 24" Oil on canvas

Private Collection

Still working on show pieces, but I wanted to post a personal favorite that, for me, symbolizes the summer Wisconsin landscape. This is where I grew up. It is one of those paintings that was in my head and heart for many years. I just had to wait for the rest of me to catch up to paint it.

Enjoy your summer, and every day for that matter.