"My Refuge" is very similar in subject and handling as "Blue Path, full of color, but does not scream. Wonderful expressive strokes on a horizontal canvas conveying a landscape of trees and pathways. This is a mixed media painting which I collage, gesso and paint in numerous layers, there is a final glaze over this painting and it is wired for immediate hanging.
This painting is on the narrower stretched canvas which allows numerous framing options. You can hang without out a frame, but a traditional frame is one option since the stretcher is narrower 3/4", or can be placed in a floater style frame.

The title "My Refuge" is not only that this is the land that I am tied to, but that with the global virus, I am in the studio, My Refuge.

enjoy, Nancy

"Blue Path, full of color, but does not scream. Wonderful expressive strokes on a vertical canvas conveying a landscape of trees and pathways. This is famed in an outrageously gorgeous floater frame, which does not take away from the painting but is different and creates a beautiful edge. Muted gold front profile and angles back with a natural wood finish on the sides. Photos attached
There is some of a mixed media component where I have added a bit of collage to my base painting, my favorite way to work. The canvas alone measures 30" x 15"
Now, sit back and enjoy, Nancy

Green Hill Pasture is a mixed media painting on a 10" square stretched canvas. I used acrylic paint, gesso, pastel, collage, and more. This painting has been sealed and does not require glass The Canvas stretcher is the narrower one that measures approximately 1/2 and inch.

Enjoy, the strokes and walk visually into the pasture, Nancy

This is "Red Forest". While I am pretty much locked in the studio with the Coronavirus having global effect, the paintings created during this time have a component of the psychology of color. These will all have a marking of being within this time period for me the "Coronavirus Series". Each theme color has positive and negative references. They begin with the first of the blue flowers.
Enjoy and let's see where this takes me.
However, I do have 3 tight commissions I will be working on at the same time.
Stay well my friends.
Enjoy and don't fear.
Nancy
This painting is square 20" x 20" x 1.5" on stretched canvas. The color strength is Red. Frame is optional at an additional cost.
However, this painting stretcher is wired for immediate hanging without a frame.
Enjoy, Nancy

Red Treeline Hill, A mixed media painting on a 12" x 12 x 1 1/2" canvas. Enjoy the energy of the strokes in acrylic as the colors move on the canvas, including some collage techniques. Coloration dominates in tonal greens, rust, blacks and so much more.
This is a deep canvas that is wired for immediate hanging, but can be placed in a deep floater frame.
And I did use a paint that would craze/ crackle when applied for more texture!

Enjoy, Nancy

"Four Trees" Is an expressionistic landscape with four trees. This is painted on a thick archival, acid free, 100% cotton surface. This piece does require glass.
This will arrive matted. The outside dimension of the mat is 24" x 18". The painting area is 16" x 12".
Lots of coloration and exciting stoking.
Enjoy, nancy

"Forest Path" is an acrylic painting on a narrow stretched canvas measuring 20" x 20" x 3/4".
This is not painted with a brush, but one of my favorite methods when I paint looser, I paint with 1" strips of cardstock.
Enjoy your travels into this darker forest, see where it will lead you.
This is wired for immediate hanging without a frame. However, I find the narrower stretched canvases will provide many more options if framing is desired.

Purple Shade, A wonderful marriage piece of two trees. Enjoy the energy of the strokes in acrylic as the colors move on the canvas board. Coloration dominates in white, black ocher, purple, rust/orange, and traces of blue and green.
I painted this on a canvas board mainly for class/ instruction purposes. Many times framing is difficult for painters and collectors. This is a triple primed canvas board, at one time the norm for most artists.
Now we have the stretched canvases and very deep stretched canvases. With a canvas board the painting can be easily framed (without glass) when the rabbet of the frame choice is very small. The rabbet is the angle or depth area that holds the painting into the frame. Many frame choices have a very small rabbet, which eliminates that as a frame choice for paintings. By painting on canvas board many frames can be used. Original - SOLD
Enjoy, Nancy

"Canary Sky" Is an expressionistic landscape with numerous trees and a suggested path. This is painted on a thick archival, acid free, 100% cotton surface. This piece does require glass. This will arrive matted. The outside dimension of the mat is 18" x 24". The painting area is 10 1/2" x 17". The coloration of this piece is mainly yellow, rust, black, white and a trace of teal.

Pink Sky, A mixed media painting on a 12" x 12 x 1 1/2" canvas. Enjoy the energy of the strokes in acrylic as the colors move on the canvas, including some collage techniques. Coloration dominates in white, black ocher, purple, rust/orange, gold, and traces of blue.
This is a deep canvas that is wired for immediate hanging, but can be placed in a deep floater frame.
And I did use a paint that would craze/ crackle when applied for more texture!
At the last moment I decided the need for the soft tonal pink... that made it!
Enjoy, Nancy

"Hedgerow" Is an impressionistic landscape with trees and a pathway. This is painted on a thick archival, acid free, 100% cotton surface. This piece does require glass.
This will arrive matted. The outside dimension of the mat is 24" x 18", which is super for standard framing. The paper measures 22" x 15" The painting area is approximately 16" x 11".
Lots of coloration and exciting stoking.
Enjoy, nancy

"Favorite Land" is a mixed media painting on a 10" square stretched canvas. I used acrylic paint, gesso, ink, collage, and more. This painting has been sealed and is framed is a black wood floater frame with an outside dimension of 11.5" x 11.5" x 1". The Canvas stretcher is the narrower one that measures approximately 1/2 and inch.
I am still feeling that pink sky, and I also used some of the painting medium that crazes. However vibrant green trees are in my horizon.
Enjoy, Nancy

Celebrating Pantone's color of the year, True Blue, "Scent Of Blues" This is an acrylic painting on a deep stretched canvas measuring 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" deep.
Blues have been so fundamental in our surrounding over the past few years and seeing it being celebrated this year is so exciting!
I added touched of blues compliment (orange) to complete my composition and complete the harmony.
Enjoy, Nancy

While I am pretty much locked in the studio with the Coronavirus having global effect, the paintings created during this time have a component of the psychology of color. These will all have a marking of being within this time period for me the "Coronavirus Series". Each theme color has positive and negative references. They begin with the first of the blue flowers.
Enjoy and let's see where this takes me.
However, I do have 3 tight commissions I will be working on at the same time.
Stay well my friends.
Enjoy and don't fear.
Nancy
This painting is square 10" x 10" x 1.5" on stretched canvas. The color strength is Blue, actually Pantone color of the year. Frame is optional at an additional cost.
However, this painting is wired for immediate hanging without a frame.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Red Basket" is a mixed media painting on a deep stretched canvas measuring 12" x 12" x 1 1/2".
I used some collage and gesso to create my composition and then added my subject matter.
Hope this brings some Springtime into your home.
Enjoy, nancy

White Blooms is an acrylic painting on a 10" square stretched canvas. I used acrylic paint, gesso, and a controlled crazing medium (the medium allows the paint to craze and create more interesting textural areas). This painting has been sealed and does not require glass. The Canvas stretcher is the deeper one that measures approximately 1 1/2".
Enjoy, nancy
This painting can be easily framed in a floater frame or is wired for immediate hanging without a frame.
If you would like me to frame this at an additional cost, just send me a message.

"Lemons", a small series I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did many images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed board this one is 5" square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 5 so far that are actually designated to go out next fall for exhibit and will feature these smalls and then several large.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. That is what you will receive, the original matted painting, no frame. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.

Enjoy, Nancy

"Red Pears", a small series I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed boards 6" and
5"square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 6 so far that are actually designated to go out next fall for exhibit and will feature these smalls and then several large.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. That is what you will receive, the original matted painting. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.
Plan any commissions early enough so as not to be disappointed.
"Red Pears" is matted in white with the inside mat dark ash and on a dark surface. These can be purchased now. Red Pears is a 6" square painting
Enjoy, Nancy

"Pears", a small series I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed boards 6" and
5"square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 5 so far that are actually designated to go out next fall for exhibit and will feature these smalls and then several large.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. That is what you will receive, the original matted painting. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.
It is already end of August, I will be leaving for Germany next month. So plan your holiday gift giving. Also plan any commissions early enough so as not to be disappointed.
"Pears" is matted in linen with a red rust inside mat and on a dark surface. "Pears" is a 6" painting
Enjoy, Nancy

"Golden Pears", a series of smaller still life paintings that I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did many images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed board this one is 6" square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 9 so far that are designated to go out for exhibit, but these are also available for immediate purchase.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. What you will receive is the original matted painting, no frame. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.

So plan your holiday gift giving. Also plan any commissions early enough so as not to be disappointed.
"Golden Pears" is matted in white with a gray ash inside mat and on a dark surface.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Apple and Leaves", a series of smaller still life paintings that I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did many images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed board this one is 6" square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 9 so far that are designated to go out for exhibit, but these are also available for immediate purchase.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. What you will receive is the original matted painting, no frame. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.

So plan your holiday gift giving. Also plan any commissions early enough so as not to be disappointed.
"Apple and Leaves" is matted in white with a gray ash inside mat and on a dark surface.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Lemons II", a small series I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did many images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed board this one is 5" square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 5 so far that are actually designated to go out next fall for exhibit and will feature these smalls and then several large.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. That is what you will receive, the original matted painting, no frame. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.

"lemons II" is matted in white with a gray ash inside mat and on a dark surface.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Tea", a series of smaller still life paintings that I started a few months ago upon request. Many years ago I did many images of fruits using mixed media techniques. These I just find so much fun. I am using a canvas primed board this one is 6" square, I draw out the image and then add a piece of collage to my surface. Now painting begins. I have completed 7 so far that are designated to go out for exhibit, but these are also available for immediate purchase.
The 5" and 6" square I have matted to fit 12" square frames. What you will receive is the original matted painting, no frame. The painting is recessed so it will not touch the glass and framing becomes simple.

So plan your holiday gift giving. Also plan any commissions early enough so as not to be disappointed.
"Tea" is matted in white with a gray ash inside mat and on a dark surface.
Enjoy, Nancy

Working in art just feels so good.... Whether I am working with the human figure, the beautiful poppy, or exploring the fabulous space of abstractions.... all make me what I am and how my hands work.

Check out my blog, nancybossert.blogspot.com ,( or hit my blog link on artspan), where I try to break down the mechanical process and the emotional process of a few of my paintings. For me it doesn't seem far fetched that I will find the urge to create some jewelry pieces for galleries and on line. Touching the textures and seeing the colors, shapes and forms will have a direct relationship to my paintings.

"Poppy Pour" is still pushing my interest in the pour/swipe technique of painting, but pushing it to a different place. I did this with a few of the recent flower pieces and with "Dreams". I just traveled and was able to visit a favorite model. We had some great time spent, but the images I have of her are different than normal for me. So I am anxious to see where I go with these.

Again, with "Poppy pour" this piece involves numerous steps to get to my end result. I do teach on line privately and teach in my studio also. Inquiries are always welcome.

This piece needs to be under glass. The paper measures 30" x 22 1/2". The paper I always use is archival, 100% cotton rag and acid free. The area I would expose through the opening in a frame or mat would be approximately 27 1/2" x 19" .

Enjoy, Nancy

"Tapestry Poppies", is a acrylic/mixed media painting on a 24" x 24" x 1.5" stretched canvas. These started as my interested in a dirty pour/swipe technique, but wanting to take it further. I have down a number of these, but added more manipulation of the paints to create my effects.

I used collage to create the poppies and gold linear work.
Followed up with three layers of glaze sanding in between each.
This is a lot of color for me, but it has some magic in the patterns and how they compliment.
Enjoy, Nancy

I plan to do a figurative piece shortly using this method.

Sacred red II, is an acrylic/ mixed media painting on a 12" x 12" stretched canvas. I have explained this process on my blog, nancybossert.blogspot.com. My Blog has a direct link from my artspan site.

This is handled in the same manor as "Granite Narcissus" and "Tapestry Poppies" and I have a new figurative in progress using the same technique. Follow me on Instagram: bossertnancy and you can see many additional pieces not always making it to my on-line sites. I always welcome questions and comments.

On this one I utilized the pour/swipe technique with acrylic and then worked back into the piece. And, yes, I did include the face of Christ in the poppy.

Christian iconography of the poppy: A poppy may represent sleep or indifference because of its narcotic qualities. It is sometimes used in depictions of the Passion of Christ as a reference to the sleep of death.

I added numerous collage pieces with a variety of patterns and visual textures in a specific color theme. I wanted the poppies to become one with the acrylic pour/swipe and then my inclusion of additional painted areas. I added gold linear work in creating more patterns and in edging. The final varnish is a satin. I enjoy the satin look and feel to the completed piece. This is framed in a fantastic gold crackle wood floater frame and is wired for immediate hanging.

Enjoy, Nancy

"Duo Koi" is a new piece that was created upon the return of seeing my Mother. ( Also created at the same time was Pears on Gold.
Inspired by her and many of my older pieces, I felt the pull to work an older technique of mine. Needless to say my days spent with her were wonderful.
The archival paper that Duo Koi is rendered measures 18" x 15". The area I would expose through the opening in a mat would be approximately 14" x 11". (This is what I show in my first photograph, I have also included the full sheet of paper.)
This painting begins as the paper is primed for the gold leaf and then I added a watercolor and acrylic mix to create my orange, which borders varying amounts of the gold leaf section. The Koi and water lily pads are then rendered on top of the gold leaf with the same mix of paints and pencil.

This piece does require glass. Enjoy all the possibilities in matting and framing.
Nancy

"Red Koi Swim" is an oil painting on a wood cradled support that is primed for my work. So loving this series of Koi. I have included the fish image throughout my work with many different techniques. Often using as iconography.
Enjoy the size of this piece, and the generous smack of red that moves.
This piece measures 12" x 12" and is 1" in depth. the sides are painted. This is wired for hanging without a frame, but can easily be framed.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Cool Koi" named for the koi coloration in the cool hues of blues and violets. The plant growth mimics those same colors as the Koi swim and sway their gorgeous tails with movement. This is an original oil on stretched canvas that measures 24" x 12" x 1.5". This painting is not framed but is wired for immediate hanging. I painted the sides blue and some original drips. I did not carry the ocher onto the sides of the canvas. I enjoy this transition. This painting does not need a frame, but can be framed if desired and I would suggest a floater frame.
Also, check out the fabulous framing options to get wonderful ideas and follow me on facebook and instagram: bossertnancy
Most of all enjoy

"Red Koi , So much fun, as always painting. I tell my students, know your materials well enough that you can create your dreams. well, the first picture was my plan for the end result. I worked on a wood cradled stretcher, small 8 inch square. Used acrylic paint, and sanded in between coats and varnish. My desire was a smooth surface. Then what happened, two paintings. Red Koi series. These need to dry and will take a couple weeks.
I have always loved the fish images and added it in many different ways to my own work, via actual fish prints illusions of waterlife, to realism. The fish images is an images of rebirth and renewal. So it will constantly pop up in my work subtly or absolute.
I loved the way I began these pieces, there are actually more to be done, but I have 3 commissions in the gates to be done, oh my!
Enjoy, these mixed media, oil paintings. I do hope to have them framed shortly, the painting does carry off onto the sides, and working on the wood cradled stretcher allowed for better sanding in between varnishes.
8" square approximately 1/2 inch deep.
Love, Nancy
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"Red Koi 3, So much fun, as always painting. I tell my students, know your materials well enough that you can create your dreams. well, the first picture was my plan for the end result. I worked on a wood cradled stretcher, small 8 inch square. Used acrylic paint, and sanded in between coats and varnish. My desire was a smooth surface. Then what happened, two paintings. Red Koi series. These need to dry and will take a couple weeks.
I have always loved the fish images and added it in many different ways to my own work, via actual fish prints illusions of waterlife, to realism. The fish images is an images of rebirth and renewal. So it will constantly pop up in my work subtly or absolute.
I loved the way I began these pieces, there are actually more to be done, but I have 3 commissions in the gates to be done, oh my!
Enjoy, these mixed media, oil paintings. I do hope to have them framed shortly, the painting does carry off onto the sides, and working on the wood cradled stretcher allowed for better sanding in between varnishes.
8" square approximately 1/2 inch deep.
Love, Nancy

"Red Koi 2, So much fun, as always painting. I tell my students, know your materials well enough that you can create your dreams. well, the first picture was my plan for the end result. I worked on a wood cradled stretcher, small 8 inch square. Used acrylic paint, and sanded in between coats and varnish. My desire was a smooth surface. Then what happened, two paintings. Red Koi series. These need to dry and will take a couple weeks.
I have always loved the fish images and added it in many different ways to my own work, via actual fish prints illusions of waterlife, to realism. The fish images is an images of rebirth and renewal. So it will constantly pop up in my work subtly or absolute.
I loved the way I began these pieces, there are actually more to be done, but I have 3 commissions in the gates to be done, oh my!
Enjoy, these mixed media, oil paintings. I do hope to have them framed shortly, the painting does carry off onto the sides, and working on the wood cradled stretcher allowed for better sanding in between varnishes.
8" square approximately 1/2 inch deep.
Love, Nancy

" Palm Lotus" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas.

I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 12" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my teal varied surface. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the teal hues and reveals the lotus and interest. This color can best be characterized as transparent/translucent cream and variations of cream. The sides of the painting retain a teal and red coloring. Touches of red, red/orange pop through the surface plane.

Frame is included, overall size framed in a floater frame, 14 1/4" x 14 1/4"

Lots of tactile texture.

" Palm Lotus 2" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas.

I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 12" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my teal varied surface. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the teal hues and reveals the lotus and interest. This color can best be characterized as transparent/translucent cream and variations of cream. The sides of the painting retain a teal and red coloring. Touches of red, red/orange pop through the surface plane.

Frame is included, overall size framed in a floater frame, 14 1/4" x 14 1/4"

Lots of tactile texture.

"Walk Barefoot" is similar in technique to "Lucia's Garden". This is a vertical , mixed media painting on a deep stretched canvas measuring 30" x 15" x 1.5" .
To me, keeping this low keyed and textural gives me the feeling of walking in a garden with my eyes closed and soaking in the feel of lush textures. So cloration needs to be muted and thoughtful. You can touch. Let your fingers feel the raised textures of the flora and its movement.
The color is best described as a putty washed brick with many subtle undertones. View my details of this piece, allow it to usher you into the garden.
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Check out the framing under the print selection on artspan. Artspan does such a wonderful job of allowing you to see how this and many other fine art pieces look in a variety of frames. It costs nothing to play and learn with this fantastic option.

Open the windows and let Spring enter. Lucia's Garden is more tonal, but it is a nob to the blossoms that will be coming soon. It is a statement the branches are getting ready to erupt in the full color splendor. Right now the colors are laying low, but the flowers are palpable. That is why my visual story is low keyed and allowing the flowers to remain as textural beings and not full color. Allow your imagination to expand, from what you know the season will bring. The blossoms we will enjoy are only under a temporary veil.

The canvas measures, 48" x 24" x 1.5" . This is wired for immediate hanging. This painting can be framed, but framing is not necessary.

Coloration of negative space is more of a putty hue with the floral areas being a dulled red or medium to lighter brick hue. There are a few punctuation of a steely looking teal.

Enjoy the wealth of texture. And definitely touch!

I have always loved to render a few flowers. That rendering occurs between other images; I will rock back to explore a flower I enjoy. This happens to be the lotus, inspired by my pond.

This is similar to "Dark Lotus" which has been sold and was a vertical piece. This, however is a square format, and the technique requires numerous levels of work for the end result. I wanted to keep it dark, but the piece can really change when exposed to a room with more lighting.

The color base, other than it is a heavily collage surface, is deep tonal blue and rust. This still allows some of the collage elements to take on their own coloration. I then use layers of medium and then mask my flower and stem areas. I wanted this to remain low key, the value change between the flower elements and the negative space, so once I mask off, it is hard to exact the hue that is underneath. I use the same coloration of paints with more medium and glaze, hoping to create the subtle variation between positive and negative areas.

I was very pleased to see the result when masking was removed. Then an additional layer of proper acrylic varnish was necessary to finish. I believe I will still frame if not purchased prior.

Enjoy, watch your wonderful flowers at night. They dance and sparkle.

"Midnight Lotus" measures 20" x 20" x 1 1/2".

"Merlot Iris" is subject matter that I have traveled before, but with my area just feeling a touch of Spring warmth,I am pulled even more into the Good Vibes of blooms.
These pieces combine a number of techniques, the process is always exhilarating. I want to run around and light fragrant candles, open windows,and put on island music to get all the senses in gear. And I can dance!
Coloration, negative space is beige mix, flowers are merlot/burgundy and greens. Very tonal.
"Merlot Iris" measures 10" square format, wood canvas, that is 3/4" deep. This painting is framed in a black wood floater frame, outer dimensions with frame are 11 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 1 1/2" deep.
Acrylic painting, gloss varnish.
Even if you only want to purchase the original, check out the print options on Artspan. Artspan allows you the opportunity to PLAY with the art and see how it looks framed many different ways and you can even change the wall color. So experiment and have fun.
Enjoy, nancy

"Dancing Iris" is subject matter that I have traveled before, but with my area just feeling a touch of Spring warmth,I am pulled even more into the Good Vibes of blooms.
These pieces combine a number of techniques, the process is always exhilarating. I want to run around and light fragrant candles, open windows,and put on island music to get all the senses in gear. And I can dance!
"Dancing Iris" measures 12" square format, wood canvas, that is 7/8" deep. This does not need a frame, but I would probably place this into a floater frame for display.
Acrylic painting, gloss varnish.
Even if you only want to purchase the original, check out the print options on Artspan. Artspan allows you the opportunity to PLAY with the art and see how it looks framed many different ways and you can even change the wall color. So experiment and have fun.
Enjoy, nancy

"Tall Poppies", is a acrylic/mixed media painting on a 12" x 24" x .75" stretched canvas. These started with my interested in a dirty pour/swipe technique, but wanting to take it further. I have done a number of these, but added more manipulation of the paints to create my effects.

My Blog, linked to Artspan, explains the technical and some of the emotional aspects of my work. nancybossert.blogspot.com.
Decided to go with poppy flower which is a favorite of mine and a tapestry look. I used collage to create the poppies and gold linear work.
Followed up with three layers of satin glaze sanding in between each.
This is a lot of color for me, but it has some majolica in the patterns and how they compliment.

Check this piece out with the print option, so much fun to play with and see how different frames can look on a piece.

Enjoy, Nancy

I did complete a figurative piece working this way, "Dreams", which is also shown in steps on my blog. I have a second female figurative that I am
now working on.

A plus with this size canvas is it can be easily framed, no glass. Where the deeper canvases look fine unframed or in floater frames.

Enjoy

"Poppy Parade" is a larger acrylic poppy painting on stretched canvas. The canvas measures 40" x 30" x 1.5" deep. I have incorporated a bit of collage including gold and silver leaf onto the surface. The coloration maintains a rich red/orange for the poppies and a negative space of oyster and taupe and some areas of black. The frame is a wood floater frame with a soft silver front profile the overall frame size measures approximately 42" x 32" x 2" deep. Enjoy, Nancy

"Poppies and Blue Butterfly", is part of a series where I am creating a backdrop of color and texture through paint and collage technique. I love the poppy as a flower and I love lotus and several others equally. Here I have tapped into the poppy image, similar to Dark Lotus, done with similar technique and size which has sold, but you can reference that painting. After layers of rich red/orange and flashes of teal and black pigment and the proper mediums and masks, I created the number of floral images I wanted for the painted surface. Using mask and medium I developed the arrangement and then stepped into the next family of pigments that would reveal my assembly of plant life (composition). Such excitement as the reveal happens. This painting is created on a triple primed stretched canvas that measures 30" x 15" x 1.5". I love this size because it fits so many places and ushers you into a new space that might not have been utilized with such a surprise factor. I reveal an outer edge on the painting plane that echoes the color of the poppies, this is a 1/4" or less of a border floating in and out. The sides of the canvas are painted red/orange! Contact me for additional pictures, I will be happy to supply. This painting is full of visual and tactile texture, but it shows restraint, the colors are there, but do not scream. Enjoy, Nancy

" Iris Gentle Sway" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas. I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 12" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my deep purple hue. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the deep purple and reveals the Iris and interest. This color can best be characterized as a translucent cream wash, where strokes are evident. The sides of the painting retain the deep black/purple. The Iris blossoms float in the space with an abundance of subtle texture a color waves. This is a great pairing to "Iris Light". Frame is included, overall size framed in a floater frame, 14 1/4" x 14 1/4" Lots of tactile texture.

" Iris Light" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas. I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 12" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my deep purple hue. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the deep purple and reveals the Iris and interest. This color can best be characterized as a translucent cream wash, where strokes are evident. The sides of the painting retain the deep black/purple. The Iris blossoms float in the space with an abundance of subtle texture a color waves. This is a great pairing to "Iris Gentle Sway". Frame is included, overall size framed in a floater frame, 14 1/4" x 14 1/4" Lots of tactile texture.

" Iris Wake" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas. I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 12" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my deep black /purple hue. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the deep purple and reveals the Iris and interest. This color can best be characterized as cream and variations of cream. The sides of the painting retain the deep black/purple. This is a great pairing to "Iris Bloom". Frame is included, overall size framed in a floater frame, 14 1/4" x 14 1/4" Lots of tactile texture.

" Iris Bloom" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas. I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 12" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my deep black /purple hue. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the deep purple and reveals the Iris and interest. This color can best be characterized as cream and variations of cream. The sides of the painting retain the deep black/purple. Frame is included, overall size framed in a floater frame, 14 1/4" x 14 1/4" Lots of tactile texture.

"Lotus in the Pond", is part of a series where I am creating a backdrop of color and texture through paint and collage technique. I love the poppy as a flower and I love lotus and several others equally. Here I have tapped into the Lotus image (Dark Lotus, done with similar technique and size has sold, but you can reference that painting). After layers of pigment and the proper mediums and masks, I created the number of floral images I wanted for the painted surface. Using mask and medium I developed the arrangement and then stepped into the next family of pigments that would reveal my assembly of plant life (composition). Such excitement as the reveal happens. This painting is created on a triple primed stretched canvas that measures 30" x 15" x 1.5". I love this size because it fits so many places and ushers you into a new space that might not have been utilized with such a surprise factor. I was unable to share that there is less than a 1/4" border on the painted surface that is a contrasting rust hue which floats in and out, but the side of the painting are painted the subtle rust! Contact me for additional picture, I will be happy to supply. This painting is full of visual and tactile texture, but it shows restraint, the colors are there, but do not scream. Enjoy, Nancy

"Blue Koi" is an acrylic painting with a collage base. My love for texture and muted hues truly reveals itself in this painting. Very narrow, this painting measures 16" wide and 40" in height. The approach to this painting is similar to "Dark Lotus" and "Blue Stone Magnolia". I began with a triple primed stretched canvas surface, with a darker acrylic wash. I then added archival papers and prepared textiles to the surface and coated with additional layers of acrylic paint in deep blue hues. I later masked off the areas I wanted to remain the deep blue and sealed those area. Next painting layers of acrylic paint in oyster off white, yellow ocher, rust and glazes. the excitement happens in removing the mask to reveal the fish and plant life. Lots of underlying coloration and tactile texture.
This painting has a gloss finish, and could accept a frame, however the canvas is wider, 1 7/8" sides are painted a deep blue black color.
There is some gold leafing in this piece.
I welcome any questions.

Blue Koi and Dark Lotus are those wonderful pieces that when you bring them home you will find so many locations to place them in your home or collection. The size makes them so versatile on that slim/column wall or smaller wall you want to bring attention to. The sphere raised shapes in "Blue Koi" add dimension as well as the feeling of water space and interest. Love the process, love the result.

Enjoy, Nancy

"Slender Iris" is an acrylic painting on a triple primed canvas.

I prepared this surface in numerous levels. First doing my triple prime in a deeper value. The canvas measures 24" x 12" x 1 1/2". I added numerous archival papers, leafing and textiles to the surface and then added more pigment to create my deep black /purple hue. This required 3 layers and sanding. I then masked off my area for my blossoms and stems and added a medium to secure the edges. The negative space coloration is over the deep purple and reveals the Iris and interest. This color can best be characterized as cream and variations of cream. The sides of the painting retain the deep black/purple.

No frame is necessary so enjoy with or without a frame.

Lots of tactile texture.

"Dark Lotus" is an acrylic painting with a collage base. My love for texture and muted hues truly reveals itself in this painting. Very narrow, this painting measures 16" wide and 40" in height. And will add drama to any location. The coloration really changes with the lighting in the room, the painting seems to be a bit of the chameleon, but basically it is darker hues of brown and a grayed brown, with many other subtle colors breaking through or underlying the brown surface and nudging their way to be seen.
This painting has a semi gloss finish, and could accept a frame, however the canvas is a wider frame and the painting carries over onto the 1 7/8" sides.
There is some gold leafing in this piece.
I welcome any questions.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Koi Dance" is an oil painting on a stretched canvas support that is primed for my work. So loving this series of Koi. I have included the fish image throughout my work with many different techniques. Often using as iconography.
Enjoy the size of this piece, and the generous smack of red that moves.
This piece measures 12" x 12" and is 3/4" in depth. The sides are painted. This is wired for hanging without a frame, but can easily be framed.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Koi Spin Duo" is an oil painting on a stretched canvas support that is primed for my work. I have included the fish image throughout my work with many different techniques. Often using the fish as iconography.
Enjoy the size of this piece, and the special movement the duo create.
This piece measures 24" x 24" and is 1 1/2" in depth. The sides are painted primarily red. This is wired for hanging without a frame, but can easily be framed.

Price does not include frame. But inquiries on framing can be made.
Enjoy, Nancy

" Koi Gathering " named for the collective swimming motion is painted with the koi in the cool color family of blues and violets. The plant growth mimics those same colors of the Koi as they swim and sway their gorgeous tails with movement. This is an original oil on stretched canvas that measures 30" x 15" x 1.5". This painting is not framed but is wired for immediate hanging. I painted the sides the cream and ocher. This painting does not need a frame, but can be framed if desired and I would suggest a floater frame.
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Most of all enjoy

The handling is the same as numerous florals in my collection of work, my favorite just happens to be the poppy flower. I use layers and layers of techniques to arrive at my final presentation. Acrylic paint, gold leaf, collage, and more. I love to mask out areas and then reveal with a surprise. I believe this is Sold in a collection of 6 of my pieces. Should know shortly, but more of this style presentation are available in a variety of sizes and prints can be purchased, but I limit the number and then remove that option.
As far as the size of 30" x 15". Such a wonderful size that allows interest into those smaller spaces of excitement into groupings.
Enjoy.
Commissions are welcome, but my holiday list is getting tight, so make your contact soon.
Thank you, Nancy

Swim is a mixed media painting on a deeper stretched canvas. The canvas measures 20" x 16" x 1.5". This is a mixed media process much like tapestry poppies and sacred poppies and several others. I use collage techniques and acrylic paint to create the piece.
I love the process and the result.
This does not need framing and is wired for immediate hanging, but can be framed if desired.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Ocher Lotus" If you follow my work, and maybe question my brain.I work in a variety of areas, subjects and materials. It is JUST the way my brain works, I need to be tight at times and then open up my composition. I do work long hours in the studio and enjoy SOME company and definitely a glass of wine. I am currently working on some tight figurative pieces and in another area of the studio I will be preppy for a masked floral. This is not easier, it is just different. I can concentrate on color harmony, breaking space, linear, movement, spacial relationships, and much more. I am never at a lost to experiment and be creative.
Enjoy, go along with me on my journey, see what happens next. The galleries that represent me know what they get.
I always welcome questions, comments, commissions and students.

"Pebble Lotus" If you follow my work, and maybe question my brain.I work in a variety of areas, subjects and materials. It is JUST the way my brain works, I need to be tight at times and then open up my composition. I do work long hours in the studio and enjoy SOME company and definitely a glass of wine. I am currently working on some tight figurative pieces and in another area of the studio I will be preppy for a masked floral. This is not easier, it is just different. I can concentrate on color harmony, breaking space, linear, movement, spacial relationships, and much more. I am never at a lost to experiment and be creative.
Enjoy, go along with me on my journey, see what happens next. The galleries that represent me know what they get.
I always welcome questions, comments, commissions and students.

"Glory Goldfish" is a new mixed media painting on archival, 100% cotton rag, acid free paper. The paper measures 30" x 22", and I have posted the full sheet view and details. I would crop in slightly with the mat for the viewing area as shown in my main photograph. The two fancytail goldfish move in the abstract space with ease and will grace your space with numerous pops of colors and tonal hues to draw attention, warmth and excitement.
In this mixed media painting I chose to use gesso, acrylic paint, watercolor, paper, pencil, metal leaf and probably more. I tend to zone into a happy place when in the studio painting.
So enjoy, questions and comments are always welcome.

"Eggs, A Beginning" is a mixed media painting on 100% archival, acid free, cotton rag paper that has been stretched and primed for my work. I think I have painted eggs and/or nests several times over the many years I have been painting, but I loved these eggs that were given to me by a friend. I photographed them before enjoying them for dinner.
This is a mixed media/ encaustic process that I have used 100's of times over the years and I love incorporating the realistic with abstraction. The paper size measures 25" x 18". However I would crop in on the paper to expose an area of 19" x 15" through the opening in a mat or frame. This piece will arrive matted that is why the larger size for shipping is stated. Overall mat size is 28" x 24". This piece will arrive matted that is why the larger size for shipping is stated.
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Enjoy all the colorations.
Nancy

Bright, Bold and clamouring for attention, "Poppies Speak" will draw the eye to look over and over again.
This is a mixed media, collage painting on stretched canvas with a final acrylic coating for great protection. This is similar to Tapestry Poppy and Sacred Poppy which have sold and some others.
This measures 30" x 24" x 1.5" deep. This can be framed in a floater frame, but is not framed. It is wired for immediate hanging.
Enjoy, Nancy

"Glory Iris" welcomes the warmth of spring with the two large blossoms. This is a mixed media painting on archival paper. This will arrive matted for greater protection.
With mixed media I explore paint, textures, stamping, collage and drawing techniques to capture my subject.
This work does require glass.
This will arrive matted,but for protection, the mat can be changed for your framing. The image exposed through the mat is approximately 27.5 x 20". The mat I have on this is 4" and a 5" bottom. But when doing the finished matting and framing, I would suggest increasing the size of the mat. Notice the use of textures and how they complement. From a marbling look to collage, and stamping to the rendering of Iris.
The overall mat size will arrive at a measurement of approximately 36" x 28.
Enjoy, Nancy