Because Playing with Paint is a Beautiful Thing

Those smiles say it all!
Thank you Kaye, Wilva, Linda, Liz, Jeanne, Carla, and Kathy

This past Saturday kicked off the Playing with Paint class series I teach in the Wausau, WI area. Our theme for this class was painting farm market flower bouquets from life. All I can say is what an amazing group of artists I had the honor and privilege of working with for this class. Special stories were shared, painting fears were faced, risks were taken, and in a mere three hours, beautiful paintings emerged. I am so very proud of these artists for their willingness to try something new--painting for the first time, using a BIG brush--as in a 2" wide brush ;) and for giving themselves the gift of art time to feed their creative soul. Beautiful! 

We will be Playing with Paint again on Saturday October 11. It is going to be a splashy, drippy fun time! We would love for you to join us! Details and registration are here.

"Verdant Pastures" original painting by Nancy Laliberte

"Verdant Pastures"

© Nancy Laliberte

11" x 14" acrylic on canvas

To prepare for my next "Playing with Paint" class, I decided a day trip to Ireland was in order. You are probably thinking, "What? And just how many pints of Guinness has this woman had?!" Ah, but that is the beauty of painting, you can be in your studio, at your kitchen table, wherever, and paint your way to distant places, real or imagined. No TSA screens or pat downs, no lost luggage, no weather delays, no high gas prices. None. Just you and your paints and your sense of adventure. Sound fun? I think so, too. 

Join me Saturday, March 8th, for a "day trip" to Ireland at my next "Playing with Paint" class in Wausau, WI. From 10 am - 1 pm, we will transport ourselves to lush green fields in the Irish countryside, play with color while mixing those gorgeous greens, experiment with acrylic mediums to give our paintings the look of oils, and share our favorite travel stories. No passports required, just an  11 x 14 canvas and your spirit of adventure. Click here for details and registration. See you there...

"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.