Thursday, September 5, 2013

Renewal

 Tea and Roses, 30 x 24


Tender Moment, 16 x 12


YAY, it's September; school days are here, and I, for one, have Beginning of the Year engraved in my mind to be this time after Labor Day.  Although the fresh start in January is a nice re-boot, something about early fall says to me, "let's get going!"

With that in mind, I have re-dedicated myself to daily drawing, whether on the cool (free) app "Paper" for iPad, or on canvas with paint in daily quick sketches.  Such things increase confidence and freedom of expression -- if  I'm not struggling with or constantly correcting the underlying drawing and shapes,  I can actually sling some paint and be loose!!  

Last week, I joined several great art friends to paint and celebrate at a nearby lake and winery -- and Provence is soon on the horizon -- in fact, we leave next week for painting fun in France, truly a welcome and special time on this magic carpet ride :-)  


Le Metro, 16 x 8


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10 comments:

  1. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comSeptember 5, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    YOUR WORK ALWAYS GIVES ME A RUSH OF PLEASURE, NANCY. THESE ARE ALL WONDERFUL BUT THE ROSE PAINTING GRABS MY HEART.
    THE APP SOUNDS GREAT - IF YOU HAVE AN I-PAD.
    I HAVE TO MANAGE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY WITH PAPER AND PENCIL. BUT WHO KNOWS WHAT SANTA WILL BRING

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    1. Nancy FrankeSeptember 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      Julie,

      So nice of you to comment here...you are a true teacher - love your posts and your tips and your sharing ways!

      Nancy

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  2. carol morgan carmichaelSeptember 6, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Love all of these Nancy. Always so happy to see a new Franke post. You are on a magic carpet ride. I want to catch a ride on the Nancy bus. Have a great time on your trip to France!

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    1. Nancy FrankeSeptember 6, 2013 at 3:38 PM

      Carol,

      I have seen some really cool paintings of yours lately - you rock! I'd love to have you on the bus, for sure...fun times ;-)

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  3. BonnieSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    So glad to see your post, have missed you! Want to take a class with you and keep watching for one that has an opening. Love, love, love your work and your wonderful personality! Have a great trip and I can't wait to see the wonderful paintings you bring back.

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    1. Nancy FrankeSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:16 PM

      Hi Bonnie,

      I think my workshop October 18 and 19 at Atlanta Artists Center has a few spots. Check out my website for info. Love your positive vibe!

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  4. Kathy CousartSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Love the paintings and your color palette is always just gorgeous! You are always so generous in sharing what you are doing to keep growing as an artist and working your craft...appreciate that. Have the best time ever in France and hope that my friend Carol Carmichael and I are on are that Nancy bus one day soon. That would be a blast! xo

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    1. Nancy FrankeSeptember 8, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      Kathy

      You are the best! Thanks so much for your nice words...miss you!

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  5. BonnieSeptember 8, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    There is the possibility of getting into this class. They want me to call back on Tuesday as they are not sure of who is definitely signed up. Don't want to get my hopes up and be disappointed BUT I am hoping!

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