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! 

"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.