tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136136652024-03-13T15:17:39.768-05:00Coloring Outside the LinesMusings on the creative process, the evolution of inspiration, and the wonderment in daily life.ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-37352553440040080542023-05-11T07:41:00.001-05:002023-05-11T07:52:01.849-05:00The Scenic Route<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgED4mzTKQ826gIihK96OawgJguO-XevN5xVcl_V1DuqcTKeIU4BeRzpqvMBz2R42nrQJVW4iw8B7D3OdvPrPuE2xcfeqtn-diPoBsh2J_P5ch-aL5ph6NbntzQH7NhOqGDKgVIbzlijv-oLt4IaJGjsW2KUwzzFqE74NdDo-kcd2-Jhf7c0/s2380/Curry-TheScenicRouteSojourn-S953-acrylic-alcoholinkonmylar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2380" data-original-width="2380" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgED4mzTKQ826gIihK96OawgJguO-XevN5xVcl_V1DuqcTKeIU4BeRzpqvMBz2R42nrQJVW4iw8B7D3OdvPrPuE2xcfeqtn-diPoBsh2J_P5ch-aL5ph6NbntzQH7NhOqGDKgVIbzlijv-oLt4IaJGjsW2KUwzzFqE74NdDo-kcd2-Jhf7c0/w640-h640/Curry-TheScenicRouteSojourn-S953-acrylic-alcoholinkonmylar.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Happy May!</p><p>It's a whirlwind in the Curry household as we count down the last month until our daughter's wedding in Bermuda, but I am taking a breather to share with you my latest stencils from StencilGirl. The three releases are part of a collection I am calling <b><i><a href="https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/category-s/1928.htm">The Scenic Route</a></i></b> and all three stencils have been recreated from my original watercolor paintings. <a href="https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l962.htm">Floral Carpet</a>, <a href="https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/s953.htm">Sojourn</a>, and <a href="https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/s954.htm">Solitary Tree</a> showcase particular moments in time that stay in my memoy from the last decade. Along with some inspiration projects on how to use these stencils, I also included the original painting in the sample area. Join me directly <a href="https://youtu.be/65YL-1JXGRM">here</a> or as I introduce the series and entertain you with a watercolor video tutorial. It's always a pleasure designing for StencilGirl and I very much appreciate the opportunities to share my story through my art. <br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRHjpRV8VYTUYegkXro42ojx-GLhQcgxUKxWnMDYjStjxTSy8VnkKH3hJe06PpPZTDte1p0qURsPy-6HSnqFVxnU9oyazzSO-sa9li1HFscDF8huT6AZt8hyWNCPQTpUQsN3ebTeg4H05gsSSQoVYfYdpRZbnb0KcIMiP0x_WRYnbOr2ARMs/s3024/Curry-TheScenicRouteSolitary-S954-bwblank.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRHjpRV8VYTUYegkXro42ojx-GLhQcgxUKxWnMDYjStjxTSy8VnkKH3hJe06PpPZTDte1p0qURsPy-6HSnqFVxnU9oyazzSO-sa9li1HFscDF8huT6AZt8hyWNCPQTpUQsN3ebTeg4H05gsSSQoVYfYdpRZbnb0KcIMiP0x_WRYnbOr2ARMs/s320/Curry-TheScenicRouteSolitary-S954-bwblank.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span> Solitary Tree<span> </span><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CiTUU7LmwTkDG38u_6UcCYmIuGadhn26HleALcAQUtmi1sMcssc_ChhyDrrnBrbChBoTV_VaWcqCUb1WcELsqFpYqunWAF7x1OFK1UqyAS7H3Z3VtEmLJiJtQr7lh86bw_WyxG5FuULX4VrYGCLLkwNkkYX9-B4uxHbGTZDys9dM16wBx0s/s3024/Curry-TheScenicRouteSojourn-S953-bwblank.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2CiTUU7LmwTkDG38u_6UcCYmIuGadhn26HleALcAQUtmi1sMcssc_ChhyDrrnBrbChBoTV_VaWcqCUb1WcELsqFpYqunWAF7x1OFK1UqyAS7H3Z3VtEmLJiJtQr7lh86bw_WyxG5FuULX4VrYGCLLkwNkkYX9-B4uxHbGTZDys9dM16wBx0s/s320/Curry-TheScenicRouteSojourn-S953-bwblank.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sojourn</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <span> </span><span> </span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2NxDby9mGizG8npLB3zXbDm7Wxaeg9QMpqu42yPakWVmqsb_w2E2_V7c1jspXOFKlFzDh5vVpVDXMrwp_phebd0kCnbIoXL0HoH3GwA17cUOR9AAEbF7TqKl9af5d9OPXCQBLX56uHFm4dEK_iyZBMfIWbeMU97lQUysVH5tiQH8FtBurkk/s3600/Curryfloralcarpet9x12.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3600" data-original-width="2700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2NxDby9mGizG8npLB3zXbDm7Wxaeg9QMpqu42yPakWVmqsb_w2E2_V7c1jspXOFKlFzDh5vVpVDXMrwp_phebd0kCnbIoXL0HoH3GwA17cUOR9AAEbF7TqKl9af5d9OPXCQBLX56uHFm4dEK_iyZBMfIWbeMU97lQUysVH5tiQH8FtBurkk/w480-h640/Curryfloralcarpet9x12.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral Carpet</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>I've been very lax during the last couple of years keeping up with this blog. I promise I am still enjoying my studio practice and do a much better job posting my art on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nancycurryart/">Instagram</a>. My store is now on my website <a href="https://nancy-curry-art.square.site/">here</a>. To keep up to date with new releases, go <a href="https://mailchi.mp/be4a961db1f2/nancycurryart?fbclid=IwAR2bFAISo0W3p4o8lcpOqcC0Y1PlhYPkl9vwxhyMjjM_iMUgimz05hlFpGg">here</a> for my low volume newsletter. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAgZRDga8Yv0BWB_hz7-67pUcpUNRPVpRfShIC9lK9zmzKteyxI1r4oEVnJvl7SrGgc47DjinXe9oeqoH_MngaLRzVC4JvKEu3mszPaLI9oXEe-gZ99DfUA8TRFQU4TX_Kbbpk7e6ZMm2bWz5IWQnDAH0uiFtM5C5GnN6Sg7qGuBBl0GkVSQ/s2899/IMG_8036Curry-TheScenicRouteSolitary-S954-watercolor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2899" data-original-width="2899" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAgZRDga8Yv0BWB_hz7-67pUcpUNRPVpRfShIC9lK9zmzKteyxI1r4oEVnJvl7SrGgc47DjinXe9oeqoH_MngaLRzVC4JvKEu3mszPaLI9oXEe-gZ99DfUA8TRFQU4TX_Kbbpk7e6ZMm2bWz5IWQnDAH0uiFtM5C5GnN6Sg7qGuBBl0GkVSQ/w640-h640/IMG_8036Curry-TheScenicRouteSolitary-S954-watercolor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'll check in once again after our wedding extravanganza. <br /></p><p>Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, mentors, and nurturers.</p><p><br /></p><p>xoxo</p><p>Nancy<br /></p><p><br /></p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-60599970327228605722022-06-14T00:00:00.001-05:002022-06-14T00:00:00.169-05:00I Must Have Flowers, Always and Always<div class="separator"><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></p></div><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIPiOmtC2cCbxvMDOdT9nlX7S6OWkSOWJQITIlPw0qnchW9L9Mavpcae85XqD1YIkQxsyKJi5Vs5Ci8LQsT8bK3jlL8EcMMZp3TC2jAHgA6nMIsaqu4Vwr0zCQ6GGZ4yMUvVZFSZu9fmWmdZYzOwE21ipCXHTn77jZFgfeKCrE6qY0TdOP4w/s1400/IMG_3749.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1400" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIPiOmtC2cCbxvMDOdT9nlX7S6OWkSOWJQITIlPw0qnchW9L9Mavpcae85XqD1YIkQxsyKJi5Vs5Ci8LQsT8bK3jlL8EcMMZp3TC2jAHgA6nMIsaqu4Vwr0zCQ6GGZ4yMUvVZFSZu9fmWmdZYzOwE21ipCXHTn77jZFgfeKCrE6qY0TdOP4w/w640-h360/IMG_3749.heic" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>It's a busy week here for me following a busy last two months. We finally got to go to our trip through Holland and Belgium and managed not to get Covid. I only took about 300 tulip pictures and 200+ canal views. I didn't want to forget a thing. It was a fabulous trip. On the heels of that trip, we came back to celebrate Sammi's birthday and prepare for guests in late May. In between, I fit in a ton of art, getting prints made, my StencilGirl blog post, lots of housecleaning (aka decluttering), and some sniffles that may or may not have been Covid. Five negative tests but I had all the symptoms. Then, the moment came.....</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hBbTP2N14IdxxU8uov2DlguDOYNH81JcO0TEpXORFV7D4fptblvI4KFL_S1y8KjmD5gfsh9K5HELEzs-rJ-_QWE5gIDj0kW9_TkNH6CyeGqPotMvbQ4bi7a4So1de_9keMmR7RTUFOOpWDufs0XPA3mbJtlzErzowF5IDQOjssyk0DrzIwU/s4032/IMG_4153.HEIC" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hBbTP2N14IdxxU8uov2DlguDOYNH81JcO0TEpXORFV7D4fptblvI4KFL_S1y8KjmD5gfsh9K5HELEzs-rJ-_QWE5gIDj0kW9_TkNH6CyeGqPotMvbQ4bi7a4So1de_9keMmR7RTUFOOpWDufs0XPA3mbJtlzErzowF5IDQOjssyk0DrzIwU/s320/IMG_4153.HEIC" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span>Because we're going to the chapel</span><br /><span>And we're gonna to get married...</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span> </span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Now I'm even in a bigger flower mood!!!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyVCHXL2AlHvOTk4ofwWphdGtyNxG7I9gFhcDAGllzzv2dtkOACIjrnN4yA0JxoKyzXa3-Jo64yLqlhevIqueasOVqVNlO8Men9dkMQY0LwmKVsTKgezKTs8HKMoEQ_yxX2YubcYVLWYBF3vCBadViHKNB6-mpyS6zNRdCGPLhRfaLH-g84A/s446/Sunhillcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="287" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyVCHXL2AlHvOTk4ofwWphdGtyNxG7I9gFhcDAGllzzv2dtkOACIjrnN4yA0JxoKyzXa3-Jo64yLqlhevIqueasOVqVNlO8Men9dkMQY0LwmKVsTKgezKTs8HKMoEQ_yxX2YubcYVLWYBF3vCBadViHKNB6-mpyS6zNRdCGPLhRfaLH-g84A/s320/Sunhillcopy.jpg" width="206" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2026" data-original-width="2048" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqK21W8qT5fdkjsAPyhuXgiJQmG5nXkV_tYejIXb6u9geXK1g6MnKuIiqsWtvN9OfHJHlwviGCuAu-BR6RW0Pz6S1sQYZ3Pv7eiTs-CE6-BgQwStMt95IdEwxKSrgxcqVkfIeqGSzNJKYFetKb9jeAiJb0lrWYlba5YH4-UqqGga-QymipWAA/s320/photo-output%203.JPG" width="320" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am exploring many different flowers with different points of view all this year. Today I am on the <span class="ILfuVd"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/6213477643200215676/4539708879236987503"><b>®StencilGirl </b>blog</a> with a different take on florals (and some abstracts) done with alcohol inks and gesso on an interesting substrate. There is a video that should give you all you need to know. I will want to explore this further. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd">I have a five day long sale going on right now in my <a href="https://nancy-curry-art.square.site/">store</a>. Your code for it is JUNESALE (highly original, I know), but if you've already signed up for my newsletter, you've had a different code mailed to you. There is a new and now tab on the front page for new prints, but the entire site is on sale. Quantities are limited so take an early gander if you're intrigued. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd">Stay cool this summer. I'll be back before you know it!!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd">xoxo, <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd">Nancy<br /></span></div><p></p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-25103070911597052672022-02-15T08:59:00.000-06:002022-02-15T09:00:44.675-06:00Heart and Soul<p> It's the day after Valentine's, but we are still celebrating those we love and have loved in our lives. I did this project for <a href="https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/">StencilGirl</a><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"><a href="https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/">®</a> in late January but as you can tell, I was already looking to this special day. Truth be told, I adore hearts all year round. This is just an excuse to have some fun with a shape I already love. It's linked above should you want to see how and why this musical-themed series came about. <br /></span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"> </span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKfl_HwizZ6c3oJ4zCtGGZ0pp1pD1N5-cc8Yv-mAQPEqpvMJh_1CdhuQVEtnxn8WYhI1HfrACYaI2jwidN01WLl_JQ8sOwrUMMViYk1xk3scsB24v-IdIEKUvVoQRXXOFjzIYDoGYfFVAraEK9dlgoRvGNFduqxj27AAlzNRw67PcIvNgjTsM=s3000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1681" data-original-width="3000" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKfl_HwizZ6c3oJ4zCtGGZ0pp1pD1N5-cc8Yv-mAQPEqpvMJh_1CdhuQVEtnxn8WYhI1HfrACYaI2jwidN01WLl_JQ8sOwrUMMViYk1xk3scsB24v-IdIEKUvVoQRXXOFjzIYDoGYfFVAraEK9dlgoRvGNFduqxj27AAlzNRw67PcIvNgjTsM=w640-h358" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc">We are in the doldrums of winter here in St. Louis. While we've had some crisp, blue sky days sprinkled in, we've also had some snow events and will have yet another one later this week. It's been a busy January and partial February deadline-wise so I have hunkered down most of the time. We did have an outing in late January to see Justin Willman here in town. I love his magic and it did lift the winter blah spirits. We were also all in the football state of mind. Or should I say minds? We all supported different teams and the Bengals were the last team standing until this past Sunday. </span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"> </span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbxXtzgGZSPyyfdPDZx9tnusC0TFV-_XmhkJwhobIh2CIaM-95wEh7OKustxXIoq0aX5RZo3LQaJXSrl1Oonq-I587raGyuajWCZU6Hhrn0X8tlngatOYBWHDDSjKJEcdj24ANooITGC2xm4Necm4rTZ8Q27nXMEuxp-3Pc78GJMc06X-M2bc=s292" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="288" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbxXtzgGZSPyyfdPDZx9tnusC0TFV-_XmhkJwhobIh2CIaM-95wEh7OKustxXIoq0aX5RZo3LQaJXSrl1Oonq-I587raGyuajWCZU6Hhrn0X8tlngatOYBWHDDSjKJEcdj24ANooITGC2xm4Necm4rTZ8Q27nXMEuxp-3Pc78GJMc06X-M2bc" width="288" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd"><span class="hgKElc"><br /> <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6L_bsge9yUSsg6hXZdHED5xumjK4a-mEfTJtEewlSICY3phcEVr6qOp34ymTKAXmXJ8PYnd4DtlgPfngkrfDdcOd3ELUYZbOvWBJz8DrG2p2zqXA2wmoPy1S3lAjrqsRHQ3E5QJ0CJqTKv4HxUWtkc_Lxk3dE0laeGvH4zWXuniu_peCbox4=s1077" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="1077" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6L_bsge9yUSsg6hXZdHED5xumjK4a-mEfTJtEewlSICY3phcEVr6qOp34ymTKAXmXJ8PYnd4DtlgPfngkrfDdcOd3ELUYZbOvWBJz8DrG2p2zqXA2wmoPy1S3lAjrqsRHQ3E5QJ0CJqTKv4HxUWtkc_Lxk3dE0laeGvH4zWXuniu_peCbox4=w640-h413" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;"><span class="ILfuVd"></span><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="ILfuVd"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiquXNhbLWQWl2rJTZMnqa-BipS2vQVN0avz1or4lguL-3aoRGYyxteyvh38-BNu1ZExCxy-55JyzqjqfSk8AyMXB3sxxV9_zS4CukHYuoOxGjOkyySCcRA5wMFkpn2c4ghS-e1JKYDTF9WdLetDy_cd5_8-LU96T1o6xVPVDRkTt5x6puR-aI=s1056" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1056" data-original-width="1056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiquXNhbLWQWl2rJTZMnqa-BipS2vQVN0avz1or4lguL-3aoRGYyxteyvh38-BNu1ZExCxy-55JyzqjqfSk8AyMXB3sxxV9_zS4CukHYuoOxGjOkyySCcRA5wMFkpn2c4ghS-e1JKYDTF9WdLetDy_cd5_8-LU96T1o6xVPVDRkTt5x6puR-aI=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div></span></div><span class="ILfuVd"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="ILfuVd"></span></div></span></div></div><p>I've been having a great time with the #28februaryflowers challenge. This is my third year participating and I am enjoying varying my media and point of view. I'll be posting those on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nancycurryart/">Instagram</a> (more detail) and my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyCurryArt">Facebook biz page</a>. Some may be available to purchase later this year. To stay up to date with my sales/classes, follow my low volume mailing list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/be4a961db1f2/nancycurryart?fbclid=IwAR2bFAISo0W3p4o8lcpOqcC0Y1PlhYPkl9vwxhyMjjM_iMUgimz05hlFpGg">here</a>. I also began the #100dayproject his week. It was hard to decide on my topic, but I decided yesterday on visual texture. I'll be posting those pieces in the same places as mentioned above. </p><p><br /><span class="ILfuVd"></span><br /><span class="ILfuVd"></span><span class="ILfuVd"></span><span class="ILfuVd"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFxA20gjkdav4NbRFVvTi5hh3tfjPhkprAX5RsbSBST-MGqrGKqnYlvWBzJTzlcXt-2OatPJfZAqRVU5r0Cxqst3RGA1ANveg2OZVHhmgtXb-hnCn6GXKSF_uVCYsDQUJAzPw6q99GtcHbUdWO1WpuwLFvkEX0ij-oQBGIWUSgLhW_RUTgOKE=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFxA20gjkdav4NbRFVvTi5hh3tfjPhkprAX5RsbSBST-MGqrGKqnYlvWBzJTzlcXt-2OatPJfZAqRVU5r0Cxqst3RGA1ANveg2OZVHhmgtXb-hnCn6GXKSF_uVCYsDQUJAzPw6q99GtcHbUdWO1WpuwLFvkEX0ij-oQBGIWUSgLhW_RUTgOKE=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><p> </p><p>We are hoping to finally go on our river cruise to see the tulips in April. Time will tell if Covid allows it this year. It's our third attempt! Other than that, I'll be in my studio most of the time. I will be doing in-person classes when possible this year so again, get on my email list for up to the date info on that. See you soon here or there! </p><p><br /></p><p>xoxo</p><p>Nancy<br /></p><p></p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-19321206122165156882021-10-12T00:01:00.001-05:002021-10-12T00:01:52.414-05:00The October Muse<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7cg6gJkmjK4/YWUGXnDDI-I/AAAAAAAAJ5k/yjGSyrO_ZoMu0dyKyc3KAT0EHOZKuUVLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1545/FBE5BB97-3586-4209-A490-1CD9C804EFEE.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="1125" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7cg6gJkmjK4/YWUGXnDDI-I/AAAAAAAAJ5k/yjGSyrO_ZoMu0dyKyc3KAT0EHOZKuUVLwCLcBGAsYHQ/w466-h640/FBE5BB97-3586-4209-A490-1CD9C804EFEE.jpeg" width="466" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”— L. M. Montgomery</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">I find the changing of this season to be a delight. I am always taken aback by the majesty of the colors when we get them and am hoping this year is the perfect year. We’ll know in a couple of weeks. This year I am especially excited about October because I am gradually reentering my life. Each week I get to do a little more and I’m able to drive now. I’ve been in the studio a couple of times and am waiting for the go ahead to get out of my brace so I can be in there more. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I’ve been well taken care of by the boys and have been able to produce a fair amount of art. Sales have been brisk the last few weeks, too, and I’m very grateful for that. My art table has been tiny, but mighty. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--V66-2FrYZ8/YWULqJJC4jI/AAAAAAAAJ5w/XcdTEaEScZMr430rBsWIbXeDEqGKl1fRgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/10675319-520B-4717-9C05-7688D5A7BDBD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1379" data-original-width="2048" height="269" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--V66-2FrYZ8/YWULqJJC4jI/AAAAAAAAJ5w/XcdTEaEScZMr430rBsWIbXeDEqGKl1fRgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h269/10675319-520B-4717-9C05-7688D5A7BDBD.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kavKnEfJY7c/YWUMMn_10KI/AAAAAAAAJ58/5atZxv6yFosUyZ7_VowAqUtiLDbcJlZfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/7898BD08-CDBA-4996-9418-3BCF61E1F40A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2913" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kavKnEfJY7c/YWUMMn_10KI/AAAAAAAAJ58/5atZxv6yFosUyZ7_VowAqUtiLDbcJlZfgCLcBGAsYHQ/w289-h400/7898BD08-CDBA-4996-9418-3BCF61E1F40A.jpeg" width="289" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Luckily, my wheelhouse is small format I’ve had a lot of time to play and paint and my subject matter has been varied. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xeQxVvzL7f0/YWUM5Rh91cI/AAAAAAAAJ6E/9PdcdZgUD4UfPij-4Pgbx9i_TcaNz7MiwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/85CF5210-243E-4EAA-B805-6826C0ED0F86.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xeQxVvzL7f0/YWUM5Rh91cI/AAAAAAAAJ6E/9PdcdZgUD4UfPij-4Pgbx9i_TcaNz7MiwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/85CF5210-243E-4EAA-B805-6826C0ED0F86.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9MomGSG-wEI/YWUM6ThoNHI/AAAAAAAAJ6Q/4Owu3eO_-Z4_VV1mxtB1tikL3UME10rswCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/DCD401C9-0BDD-4F95-B24B-18DDDFDBB41B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9MomGSG-wEI/YWUM6ThoNHI/AAAAAAAAJ6Q/4Owu3eO_-Z4_VV1mxtB1tikL3UME10rswCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/DCD401C9-0BDD-4F95-B24B-18DDDFDBB41B.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7t_j1Pzc53I/YWUM59Sx9dI/AAAAAAAAJ6I/gWLlZ99v-voUAhxuX1-x7QkXtkJR2Jt4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/1D8F03BD-B1D3-4ABD-9D29-A373FC03BD4E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7t_j1Pzc53I/YWUM59Sx9dI/AAAAAAAAJ6I/gWLlZ99v-voUAhxuX1-x7QkXtkJR2Jt4QCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/1D8F03BD-B1D3-4ABD-9D29-A373FC03BD4E.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Today, I am happy to say that this project will be on <a href="https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2021/10/under-tuscan-sun.html">StencilGirl Talk</a>. I did do it after the surgery in small increments. I hope you’ll go over and check it out!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtlDfAvtlps/YWUSKqiZbNI/AAAAAAAAJ6k/W7GbxZUq6r0ALClz17KTq-YHjjRyaK9JQCLcBGAsYHQ/s3386/50D0F804-5F04-444C-92ED-C34753A392DC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3386" data-original-width="2802" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CtlDfAvtlps/YWUSKqiZbNI/AAAAAAAAJ6k/W7GbxZUq6r0ALClz17KTq-YHjjRyaK9JQCLcBGAsYHQ/w530-h640/50D0F804-5F04-444C-92ED-C34753A392DC.jpeg" width="530" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Thanks so much for your support and encouragement. It always means a lot to me.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">xoxo</p><p style="text-align: left;">Nancy</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-72453705628985417302021-08-17T09:09:00.008-05:002021-08-17T09:09:47.295-05:00Life in Pieces<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B_qteOl4-4A/YRu28AYQjwI/AAAAAAAAJqg/H6525wwnwGgeJv1Q5JLkV4DSvpXjpV4oQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1109/nancy-curry-stencilgirl-stencil-mixed-media-abstract.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="1072" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B_qteOl4-4A/YRu28AYQjwI/AAAAAAAAJqg/H6525wwnwGgeJv1Q5JLkV4DSvpXjpV4oQCLcBGAsYHQ/w386-h400/nancy-curry-stencilgirl-stencil-mixed-media-abstract.JPG" width="386" /></a></div> <p></p><p> <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pa8YBUz_dvY/YRu5rpfXATI/AAAAAAAAJqo/6lPwn5dRqLY1gdfaJzZ8TIcDilS6Qyh7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/2E9BB98A-3BBC-44D4-B7F2-FCC3AE2F96E8.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pa8YBUz_dvY/YRu5rpfXATI/AAAAAAAAJqo/6lPwn5dRqLY1gdfaJzZ8TIcDilS6Qyh7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/2E9BB98A-3BBC-44D4-B7F2-FCC3AE2F96E8.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L I F E I N P I E C E S<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>"<b>When art imitates life.</b>" <span> </span><span></span>I am really happy to be back on the <a href="http://stencilgirltalk.com">StencilGirl blog</a> with projects that are out of my wheelhouse and even happier that I was able to get the projects finished well before my StencilGirl team deadline and my surgery date. These larger sheets don't lose their interest when sized down and put together for a series of wall art pieces. Even though I'm known for smaller format work, it was exhilarating working with so much real estate. Head over there to see the process and definitely watch the slideshow.</p><p>I'm a week out of meniscus root tear repair and so far it's been a humbling experience. I am largely sedentary for the next six to eight weeks. No one is sure how or why this occurred but I had mentally named this project before that moment in late June. I had some teaching responsibilities that I wanted to attend so I spent July working ahead and prepping for Cincinnati. The day before the surgery I packed a tote with substrates, watercolor and alcohol inks that I hope to pop open in the coming days. So far I've only managed some Procreate art made out of my paintings and sketches. Stay tuned. In the meantime, you'll be treated to some work I completed in July/early August including the new crop of ornaments.<br /> </p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-80707056672599285802021-02-10T00:47:00.000-06:002021-02-10T00:47:39.700-06:002021: Still in the Covid Abyss<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1PfcqzSwo8s/YCNRUIuKyrI/AAAAAAAAJC4/LL2L0AYbkU0Pa-f9Uk85whiKtekkt-5YQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1125/18888DC5-D6B6-48C0-957F-7077E18B1A59.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1125" height="398" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1PfcqzSwo8s/YCNRUIuKyrI/AAAAAAAAJC4/LL2L0AYbkU0Pa-f9Uk85whiKtekkt-5YQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h398/18888DC5-D6B6-48C0-957F-7077E18B1A59.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Golly, we're in February and the world is still turned on it's back and kicking and screaming. I hope this entry finds you navigating the next evolution of Covid and that some of you have even had your first vaccine. I'm on many lists but the lists are huge so until then, I hang out a lot in my studio and do art. It's the safest place for me. And keeping busy is mentally the best for me. February is a busy month with lots to get involved with. I'm working on three challenges at once, two old ones and one new one. This is my fourth 100 Day Project and my second #28februaryflowers. This year my focus of the 100 Day Project will be #100daysofwatercolor so many of my florals will be watercolor also. The third challenge is #pyh2021 or Paint Yourself Happy and is all watercolor theme explorations. I have some other commissions so I don't guarantee participating in all three everyday, but I'll do my darnedest. All of my pieces will be in real time on my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nancycurryart">Instagram<span style="color: black;">. </span></a></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">HOT OFF THE PRESS:</span> I was again given the opportunity to do a feature project for StencilGirl so I put together a non-watercolor piece called "Jungle Love". It's <a href="https://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2021/02/guest-designer-nancy-curry.html">here</a> for you to enjoy. Here's a teaser snippet.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xdi4_Z9OpHc/YCNP8NrcU5I/AAAAAAAAJCs/DFYYd8YvIjEahZw4LY3BRwZwSb97HWr9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/verbiagecustom14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xdi4_Z9OpHc/YCNP8NrcU5I/AAAAAAAAJCs/DFYYd8YvIjEahZw4LY3BRwZwSb97HWr9QCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/verbiagecustom14.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed Creative Jumpstart this year. The projects have been amazing and very doable. You can deep dive into them or just try some of the ideas. I can honestly say that I've learned a lot. I'm sorry it is coming to a live end. But it's not too late to watch the 45 videos and over 8 hours of video. Go <a href="https://nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/?wpam_id=61">here</a> to find out more. Videos are downloadable and are available until November 2021. <span style="color: #c27ba0;">It is not too late</span>. Here's a recent photo of a piece I did after it was my project day. I'm really happy with it. I don't have it anymore but here it is for posterity. Happy early Valentine's Day to all.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hloznp6SLbg/YCNTs8Ra-rI/AAAAAAAAJDE/uUsjdn-ninMoKFhevermG46Tx-_rBwt4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1200/IMG_7545.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hloznp6SLbg/YCNTs8Ra-rI/AAAAAAAAJDE/uUsjdn-ninMoKFhevermG46Tx-_rBwt4wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/IMG_7545.PNG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com1St. Louis, MO, USA38.6270025 -90.199404199999989-6.2831577561254193 129.1755958 83.537162756125426 50.425595800000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-30354351801367772752020-12-31T18:05:00.003-06:002020-12-31T18:05:27.256-06:00Yet<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7G-rSKbaCjo/X-5cQ_i9ZgI/AAAAAAAAI7c/Ar-PUdi1dLAtXVkee97J8lceNQX94Is6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/yet2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="1600" height="232" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7G-rSKbaCjo/X-5cQ_i9ZgI/AAAAAAAAI7c/Ar-PUdi1dLAtXVkee97J8lceNQX94Is6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h232/yet2021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>If you've followed me for a while, you already know my wordsmithing passion. When it's time to decide my focus for the new year, I mull over many choices. Usually one comes to the forefront during the mulling period and when this one did, it surprised me. Yet is a small but powerful word. It can be applied in many circumstances, positive and negative. Who can forget the "Are we there yet" from the backseat of the car or in my case, out of my mouth in the car? Merriam-Webster has two entries for yet. It can be a conjunction substituting for but. I remember those papers where teachers said that my verbiage was redundant. I'm sure that at some point I substituted yet. Studying the dictionary, the far more interesting usage is as an adverb and that's how it spoke to me as I leaned in to what I want out of my 2021 life. Don't worry. I am not going back to my roots to present an English usage review, but I was interested in how such a little word can change how you think about something. In 2021 I am looking to yet as a door to possibility rather than a focus on the fact that something hasn't happened. This way of framing may teach me some patience in my artful and personal life. Yet will be a precipice of sorts in my head. Something out of current reach but not completely out of the realm of possibility. I'm going to try that thinking on for 2021. It's a little word as I said, but little words can pack quite a mental punch either way. I'll let you know how it goes. I'd love to hear what your words are so please comment back any time. </p><p>A hearty thank you to all of you who came to my online sale. It was the most successful one since I started selling this way. I loved sending art to other continents. I still can't believe that happened. My show I spoke about in the last entry has done well considering the lockdown situation here and I am happy that so many originals went to people not only in Missouri, but in other parts of the country. I was so honored to be part of <a href="greendoorartgallery.com/">Green Door's</a> Signs and Wonders exhibit. Check out their site to see the resident artists' works. They are fabulous.</p><p>Today is the last day to get the December reduced rate for <a href="https://nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/?wpam_id=61">Creative Jumpstart</a>. It starts tomorrow. Holy Moly. I've talked about it for a month but if you want to get in at the reduced rate, click on that link. It will blow your mind. </p><p>Well, I must get ready for dinner and champagne. I leave you with a hearty thank you for supporting me and enjoying my art, my poodles, my ramblings, etc. I appreciate all of you. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>xoxo</p><p><br /></p><p>Nancy<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div id="dictionary-entry-1"><br /></div> <span class="anchor-name anchor-spacer ga-track-hom" data-hom="2" href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yet#" id="h2-anchor"></span>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-83650060199087496122020-11-30T07:14:00.007-06:002020-11-30T07:25:46.307-06:00Everything Happens at Once <p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> It's the last day of November and not only was this a holiday week,
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normal sale price of $89 USD on January 1st 2021. Here's <span style="color: #ff00fe;">my special link</span> to head on over to Nathalie's site to sign up and learn more:<a href="https://nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/?wpam_id=61 "> https://nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/?wpam_id=61 </a><br /><br /><br /> <br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajA_Iz2kTSE/X8RtpD7EcXI/AAAAAAAAIzs/B9V-OUfUrHY27_HReYyF__OPfuQTwb9pgCLcBGAsYHQ/s697/CJ202149.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><img border="0" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="697" height="210" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ajA_Iz2kTSE/X8RtpD7EcXI/AAAAAAAAIzs/B9V-OUfUrHY27_HReYyF__OPfuQTwb9pgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h210/CJ202149.jpeg" width="400" /> </a><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span><span> </span><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #ff00fe;"><span style="font-size: large;">You'll be glad you did!!!!! </span></span> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">
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MORE NEWS....MORE NEWS... MORE NEWS</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I launched my yearly sale to thank all of my collectors, supporters, enthusiasts and friends near and far on Saturday and it runs until Friday. This year I have a huge collection of pandemic originals and new prints joining my <i>Bird Brains</i> series, watercolors, and alcohol ink in different genres. I loaded videos showing my new and returning work on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/nancycurry26/featured">here:</a> </span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The sale itself is taking place over on my Facebook business page and below are the direct links to the two sale albums. Something new this year is the extra sale I'm offering to you with additional % discounts for multiple print purchases. Everyone needs something fabulous during this long roller coaster we've been on this year. Just comment sold and I'll find you with the shipping details. If the print you like is sold out, comment that you'd like to be on the waiting list for one when I print again in December. You will still get the sale price. Below is a mini sneak peek of some new prints. Merry Merry!! </span><br /></span></span></span></p></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span> <span> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></span><a href="bit.ly/currysaleprints">PRINTS SALE</a></span></span><a href="bit.ly/currysaleprints"> </a> <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><a href="https://bit.ly/currysaleoriginals">ORIGINALS SALE</a></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-RfYw6Cjss/X8R28gHDN-I/AAAAAAAAI0A/pobMtrCOack7WEAwZAAkbthZ7SIEHqE0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0169%2B2.TIFF" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="2048" height="394" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-RfYw6Cjss/X8R28gHDN-I/AAAAAAAAI0A/pobMtrCOack7WEAwZAAkbthZ7SIEHqE0wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h394/IMG_0169%2B2.TIFF" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Portals</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /></span><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S3Y9EiaHerM/X8R6csV1CqI/AAAAAAAAI00/ptKiw7WFfHsantcbmsJUjhRI6msSs6ThQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1010/Cometogetherblog.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1010" height="276" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S3Y9EiaHerM/X8R6csV1CqI/AAAAAAAAI00/ptKiw7WFfHsantcbmsJUjhRI6msSs6ThQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h276/Cometogetherblog.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Come Together<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuUWRp8PRqU/X8R5c7Yt9KI/AAAAAAAAI0g/lqhHVE3Nu5YYVWLIJYcMa1NeGSatq4RgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s735/Bayoublog.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="733" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EuUWRp8PRqU/X8R5c7Yt9KI/AAAAAAAAI0g/lqhHVE3Nu5YYVWLIJYcMa1NeGSatq4RgQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Bayoublog.jpeg" /></a></p></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p>Bayou</p></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p><br /></p></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p><br /></p></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also have a large wall at the <a href="https://www.greendoorartgallery.com/">Green Door Gallery's</a> <i>Stars and Wonders</i> exhibition for one more month. The work is all Citra-based mixed media and I had a blast during partial lockdown pushing the envelope and really seeing what else I could do with the organic process. The gallery will ship so if you want to see the originals that are in the show and get more info, check out this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158607446513672&set=pcb.10158607449738672&type=3&theater">photo</a> and close up <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancycurry/videos/vb.746163671/10158606590163672/?type=3">video</a>. Message me for any details. </span></span><br /></span></p></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">MORE NEWS..... 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Head on over and get in on the freebies and unbelievable sale prices</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">FINAL TIDBITS ........................ FINAL TIDBITS</span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>PANDEMIC PUPPY ALERT: If you haven't already met him, this is Waffle. He joined big bros, Angus and Tucker on August 10th. Yes, we now have three standard poodles. Insanity. Chaos. Mayhem. And much love. Healthwise, currently all my doctors think I am cancer free. I will continue on my regimen for as long as they tell me to. The side effects are off putting, but I am grateful that I feel the most normal in my studio. The family is doing well and staying as safe as we can during this endless roller coaster of a pandemic. It has been wonderful having the Sams here with us, although I don't think Jim and I are exactly rousing company sometime. I imagine it's been a tough year for all who will read this. I wish all of you a more peaceful, normalized life as we head towards a vaccine in 2021. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">xoxo, Nancy<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E3ZR7O-nYn4/X8R-k7aMSRI/AAAAAAAAI1U/hVjcb5bRky4ishuc4K6j8SrycF4kblH1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/waff.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E3ZR7O-nYn4/X8R-k7aMSRI/AAAAAAAAI1U/hVjcb5bRky4ishuc4K6j8SrycF4kblH1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/waff.jpeg" /></a></span></span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjnN2zNFWy8/X8R-k0GP7mI/AAAAAAAAI1Y/d6G_3P8lqdkz_YnnSpYGMSUfaFLgLHHugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/daboyz.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjnN2zNFWy8/X8R-k0GP7mI/AAAAAAAAI1Y/d6G_3P8lqdkz_YnnSpYGMSUfaFLgLHHugCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h240/daboyz.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></span> </span></span></p><p></p></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p><br /></p>ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-30676655964363848032020-06-26T06:51:00.001-05:002021-02-12T10:36:57.704-06:00Coming Up For Air<br />
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Who knew that 2020 was going to be full of chaos, mayhem, worry, enforced solitude, frustration, worry, anger, helplessness, intense faith, worry, renewed focus, and a partially overhauled studio?<br />
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While on the subject of masks, here's a scoop for you. I have a couple of art friends who are putting your art on masks. I just ordered three tonight and can't wait to get them. Message me if you're interested in wearing your art and I'll send you the deets. <br />
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In the midst of all of this world chaos, I had my six month oncology visit with Giancarlo in May (yes, that really is his name) and yearly cancer check this month. I am happy to say that I was cancer free and we're all working together to help me with the drug side effects. While I was waiting to hear, I headed back into alcohol inks with a trial of a relatively new manufacturer, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YSTFB76">T-Rex</a> inks. I was really pleased with the movement, saturation, and price point. It was a nice distraction for me and I can't wait to play with them some more. <br />
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I also have taken a lot of time during the pandemic to work on my Citra art for an art show later this year. I postponed and then taught two classes (social distanced w masks) this month and it was so much fun watching them discover how interesting it is to work with the random backgrounds. All went home with extra papers to play with, too! I hope to teach the follow up collage class later this year at <a href="http://checkeredcottage.com/">Checkered Cottage</a> here in Kirkwood, MO. A reminder to those in my classes (online or in person, contact me to be added to the Citra art facebook group. More shameless plugging:<br />
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I plan to teach at <a href="https://stampawayusa.com/instructors/nancy-curry.html">Stampaway</a> this year again unless something changes in the newly open Ohio. Class size will be limited to allow for social distancing. As always, for daily art, follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nancycurryart/">Instagram</a>. I also put art on my facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancycurry">personal</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyCurryArt/">business</a> page as well or go to my <a href="http://www.nancycurry.com/">website</a> for all my links. I plan to continue with the last 20 days of #the100dayproject and flow into World Watercolor Month on July 1. Lots of art coming your way. Stay safe this summer everyone. </div>
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I really hadn't intended to wait almost another a year before writing, but the year slipped by with a couple of twists and turns that slowed down my well oiled machine. The year started off great with the debut of my Merry Everything class at Checkered Cottage in February, an online alcohol ink project class for the Alcohol Ink Society Facebook group, and the acceptance of three classes at Stampaway in May. Oh, and I completed my second #100dayproject and this year the topic was achieving negative space in acrylic pours. Yes, a targeted dalliance for sure, but I had great fun doing it on Yupo and other flat surfaces. <br />
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Many of you know that I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in May. That will stop anyone in their tracks, including me. I am happy to say that my "Bird Brain" series of Citra collages came out of that dark time. They were highly addictive and very distracting so while I was waiting for news, I had my birds to keep me calm. I worked on them for about 10 weeks, almost all the way through radiation. I treasure each one and the story it tells. I am happy to say they go on sale on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nancycurryart">Nancy Curry Art Fbk Page</a> at 7pm tomorrow night, along with much other art. Instructions will be on the album as they were last year. Prices will be 20% off of $35.00 for originals and $28.00 for prints. <br />
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In the midst of the summer, my daughter graduated with the highest GPA in her doctoral class. It was a long journey for us to get there, but the doctors cooperated and let me skip a day of radiation. Proud mama moment for sure. She has relocated back here with her significant other and both are gainfully employed here in St. Louis as PTs. Oh, and both are named Sam. It's quite something when there heads both turn. We celebrated by taking her to Australia after my radiation was over. It was a lovely 12 days down under. </div>
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The fall brought a little renewed vigor although I am still not entirely myself. I was able to attend a fantastic weekend class at Ephemera Paducah given by Jacqueline Sullivan on Eco Printing. I'd been wanting to do it for quite sometime. EP's hospitality is second to none so it was a fantastic weekend all around. It was nice to see old friends and make new ones as we all watched our botanicals arrive. I made over 40 pieces that weekend and have sold a few here locally. There will be some in the sale tomorrow night as well. This month I taught three ornaments classes, a class for my local club and made over 200 ornaments myself. After my last class of the year on Monday night, I can rest, relax and renew throughout the Christmas season. I am looking forward to it. <br />
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I spent last night reworking and updating my <a href="http://www.nancycurry.com/">website</a> a bit so thought I would take the three hour late night drive to update my blog and fill in the blanks since I last wrote. Healthwise, it’s been a long road back, but at least I’m on a straight stretch of road and not taking detours. I feel mostly good but every now and again I hit a wall and need to take a breather. Creatively speaking, I’ve been in a burst most of the year. But even that has worn me out at times. The first half of the year was almost exclusively Citra artwork as mentioned in the last blog post. The cherry on top was the filming of my first online class in March for StencilGirl’s new class <a href="https://stencilgirlstudio.thinkific.com/courses/citra-solv-art">platform</a>. Citra Solv Art debuted in August and has been well received. I am posting bonus material for those taking the online class and for those who have taken my in person class, Transformations. Message me if you are interested in knowing more about it.<br />
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October also saw the release of my first club stencil kit for StencilGirl. For those that don’t know, StencilGirl has a monthly subscription service that I’ve participated in since its inception. It was fun to design for it and then even more fun to see them in use by others. The best part is that if you join you can always order past month's stencils. <br />
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Alcohol ink work has dominated the second half of my year. It started with my incarceration at St Luke’s. I had no idea said incarceration would occur so I was unprepared and my anxiety went through the roof. It didn’t help that we were all wheeled into the hallway for a tornado warning during my first few hours there. My husband saved the day and brought the only art supplies I had packed. A new series was born that week. I’ve had two small batch sales and I am so grateful for all the support for this new direction. I was even more grateful that my work caught the eye of Dick Blick and I had a featured demo there in November. Into the Woods and Umbrella are fall additions to the series. The rest are not up in my gallery (updating over the Christmas holiday) nor Etsy yet but if you follow me on Facebook and Instagram, you’ve probably kept up. The next pop up sale will be the first week in February. Newsletter recipients will get sneak peeks and other perks. Sign up <a href="https://mailchi.mp/be4a961db1f2/nancycurryart">here</a>.<br />
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In between paintings, I’ve become obsessed with making ornaments so much so that I’m adding them as a class opportunity next year. I’ve got some special tips, tricks, and tools to share with everyone. I’ve had a blast and there are several time lapses and lots of photos sprinkled on my social media to show my enthusiasm. This is my new favorite done on a navy glass ornament. True confession: my favorites come in and out of focus because they all have different vibes.<br />
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I’m sure there will be many more to come as I explore the possibilities. I’ve been very blessed to have sold quite a few from Instagram and local queries and I love sending them out into the world. The most interesting commission so far has been the order of a blue and a pink to become baby reveals for the grandparents on Christmas Day. </div>
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For those interested in non-art sightings, here are the boys dressed to the nines for the holiday season. Angus is on agility hiatus until January 5th. I've been told they're crowd pleasers when they run. </div>
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and the best for last..... DPT White Coated daughter. I also call my dear husband and her #myeverything. She's about to finish her first of three clinicals in Knoxville. Next up in January she heads to Virginia Beach and finally to Annapolis for the summer. Then it's time to graduate and take her boards. She's my inspiration. </div>
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If you've stuck around this long, I'll let you know I've already picked my word of the year for 2019. It's actually two words and it's very important to have both. "Live inspired" will be the focus next year. It's one thing to inspire. It's another to model living inspired. The components are mind, body and soul. Stay tuned. My teaching schedule will be evolving so stay tuned for that as well. </div>
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I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season and to look upon the new year with expectation. </div>
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Well, my word for the year is perspective, chosen just before the year went haywire. The first seven months have all been a struggle to keep some sort of perspective while many things have been spiraling out of control. It was supposed to be the year of opportunity. A chance to take some chances in my art and go farther in depth with what I already do. That was the plan. I had a plan for new stores to visit, new mediums to play with, more process videos.... you get the picture. Well, as we all know, plans go awry. In a nutshell, I've ended up with two surgeries, March and May, and then the cherry on top was an unexpected hospital stay in early July. It's been a roller coaster of miscommunication, delay, bodily rebellion, and then unexpected medical consequences. <br />
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So here I sit in mid-July wondering what happened to the first almost seven months of the year. I'm still on medication, but I am starting to feel like my old self again and am regaining energy. Just in time to go on my first teaching trip of the year to Stampaway. I've been going to Stampaway since 1996 and have been teaching since the late 90s. It's always a good time and I love seeing all the familiar faces. I have three classes this year. Flow has been sold out since early June. <br />
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I did manage to keep my hands busy during my recuperations this spring. I joined #the100dayproject on Instagram for the first time and did 100 days of Citrasolv projects. You can find them with some description on my hashtag here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/the100dayprojectcurrycitrasolv/">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/the100dayprojectcurrycitrasolv/</a> </div>
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We fit in some agility trials with Angus, a trip to the Caribbean with Jim and Sam on her break, and a baseball game right before I had to go in for the second surgery. Just two weeks after that surgery in ate May, we attended Sam's White Coat Ceremony in Marion, VA. Then the wheels came off again. <br />
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Once I knew that it was going to be an extended hospital stay as opposed to the overnight visit that was advertised by the surgical nurse, my dear husband risked life and limb and headed into my studio to cut Yupo and pack my paints and additives. The risk was great as I've not been up to cleaning or organizing in there for months. He's a keeper. <br />
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I had quite a few days of unadulterated painting time. I was infused with a new creative energy and had to make the most of the few supplies I had. Many of the paintings below were done on my hospital tray while IV antibiotics were being infused. The nurses were in and out and wanted to know all about the inks I was using. I think I was a novelty. <br />
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So, onward and upward is my mantra these days. I hope to be a little more diligent with my blogging, but if you're on social media, I do keep that updated. Follow me on FBK, Twitter and IG @ Nancy Curry Art if you don't already. Always check stories on IG, as I do a lot of process peeks there and hope to do some IGTV soon. There are some special announcements upcoming about my art, but if I told you now, I'd have to kill you. <br />
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<br />ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-22398763905217324812017-09-27T17:51:00.000-05:002017-09-28T20:20:41.299-05:00I Was an Amuse-Bouche (aka a Weekend of Wild Creativity, Vulnerability, and Madcap Connectivity)<br />
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So, eleven months ago I committed on pure instinct to attending an inaugural event. I didn't know the name, but I knew it would sell out well before I had time to ruminate on going or not. Let me namedrop a few names to help you understand why I knew the clock was ticking: <a href="http://www.sethapter.com/">Seth Apter</a>, <a href="http://www.treicdesigns.com/">Traci Bautista</a>, <a href="http://www.pamcarriker.com/">Pam Carriker</a>, and <a href="http://www.mbshaw.com/">Mary Beth Shaw</a>. Yep, under one roof I thought, but actually it was two. The participants took over not only our host store space, <a href="http://www.ephemerapaducah.com/">Ephemera Paducah</a>, but also <a href="http://paducahschoolofartanddesign.org/">Paducah School of Art and Design</a> for the event. Kristin Williams and her able staff worked with Mary Beth to create an amazing weekend. Those EP gals must have hit the ground running because every i was dotted and t was crossed to make this a seamless weekend for all of us. I cannot express how much that attention to detail means to a retreat participant. Although it is a wonderful weekend full of wild creativity and human connectivity, it also can be draining as you leave your comfort zone for parts unknown. Having the details handled is one less distraction and frustration. Kudos to all who made <b>StencilGirl & Friends: An Art Journal Affair</b> happen. <br />
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To my delight I was also happy to make this a working event as I was one of four "amuse-bouche" class offerings (my term straight from my unadvertised Food Network obsession) on Friday for those who were coming in early for the weekend. Seth, <a href="https://acolorfuljourney.com/">Carolyn Dube</a>, and Kristin also treated the participants to some early creative flow, while I taught my Citrasolv art class, Transformation. My students quickly adapted to this unusual process and substrate and some fabulous pieces. My video compilation of student work is on Nancy Curry Art on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NancyCurryArt/">fbk</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nancycurryart/">Instagram</a>. It's glorious.<br />
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An opening reception set the tone of abundance, commonality and camaraderie. Introductions were made, aprons personalized, and oh.....the trades. People put together the most beautiful packets of ephemera and/or handmade art. Swag it was, all the way. Add to that the swag we received from our hosts, and abundance was felt by all. I am grateful to the companies that helped support this event.<br />
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I have only a couple of "out and about" pictures, but I'm so happy to say that the cohesion in this large group was amazing. I loved being able to meet and socialize with "virtual" friends. They rocked my world and I hope we get to return and be together again and again. <br />
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The classes were challenging and perfect not only for art journaling but also for other destinations. The A squad brought their A game and we learned a lot of insider tips as well as how they approached pages. That is info that is great to take back to our studios. They were generous, patient, and so in the moment. Thank you all for choosing the perfect classes to represent who you are as an artist. </div>
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But that's not all........ The dessert to the whole shebang were pop up demos thoughout the evening. We were treated to demos by <a href="https://caninosartisticcafe.com/">Sherry Canino</a>, <a href="http://www.glendasmiles.com/">Glenda Miles</a>, <a href="http://www.marycnasser.com/">Mary Nasser</a>, <a href="https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/shop/designers/debi-adams/">Debi Adams</a> and <a href="http://www.kialagivehand.com/">Kiala Givehand</a>. All came with their unique point of view and personal "go to" techniques. If you haven't been to their sites, do that over some coffee....several cups.<br />
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SOME CONFESSIONS:<br />
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I've never closed down a creative workspace before.<br />
I've never had pepperoni chips before.<br />
I've never botched so many one way streets before.<br />
I never shopped for leggings in a hotel room before. (addendum: and bought)<br />
I've never felt almost instant kinship before. <br />
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I am ever grateful for the reminder that we don't have to give up our artistic voice while exploring new territory. We all have our own brand of creativity and together our creative voice is so much clearer. I celebrate all those who were able to make this trip. You left a mark on my heart and also left me wanting more. It is my hope everyone will have this opportunity at least once during his/her artistic journey. <br />
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For more art and sometimes a spotted poodle, you can find links to all my social media <a href="http://www.nancycurry.com/">here</a>. <br />
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My book, <u>Texture Effects for Rubber Stamping</u>, is now thirteen years old this week. In the art/craft word it would be considered a dinosaur. We'll take that one step farther and say that I am a dinosaur, too. I've been traveling, teaching and reinventing myself for over twenty years. It's hard to believe it's been that long, but it becomes easier when you are contacted by the teen-age daughter of one of your early students. Molly found the book in her mother's craft room and proceeded to work through it, but had some questions. Some of the inks used in it are now gone, but she had scavenged the net to find some. My favorite King James glossy paper was what brought her to me. I answered her question about what could be substituted and she asked about ten more. She was totally enthralled with cardmaking and was a little miffed when I said I didn't do it as regularly as I used to. I enjoyed the back and forth, but especially liked her probing questions because they got me thinking. She'd mentioned her favorite techniques in the book and what a variety of effects she found she could get and some other interesting discoveries. She said she thought it was still very relevant. Well, she actually said "on trend,"but I paraphrased that because I've never thought of my art as being trendy. <br />
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I haven't heard from Molly lately, but our conversations got me thinking about how many of those old techniques I'm still using today with different media and different substrates.Whether it's ink or paint application oddities, substrate choice oddities, or my infatuation with exploiting negative space, I still use over seventy-five per cent of the book's techniques day in and day out. And yes, I've added quite a few more in the last seventeen years. I dole them out liberally when I teach, which is not as often as before because of the whole dinosaur thing mentioned above.<br />
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What has changed is that I am finally taking my own advice. During the heyday of my book, I signed quite a few copies. I signed "Play all the time" on every one of them because I felt the most freedom when I just sat down and played, rather than looking for that "second coming" outcome. That's how I approached my art for a long time until deadlines started dictating my pace and other commitments came my way. My studio time became more purposeful and less about the journey. Beginning last fall I made a concerted effort to leave time to explore new techniques/mediums, immerse in past favorites, and to just "be" in my studio and I'm a lot happier with my output. I don't blog as frequently but I do a ton of social media uploading, especially on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nancycurryart/">@nancycurryart</a>. It's a great world to step into if you haven't. No politics, opinions, hoopla....just a moment in time photos or videos. I do use the My Story a lot to show techniques in real time. I cross post some to both my Facebook accounts so don't think you won't see the art there, too, but I'm consistent with Instagram. It also take me a while to get my new art on my gallery. I am doing so many pieces that are color or media studies that I get backlogged really fast. <br />
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I'll continue to work with CitraSolv and varying my choice of media. I love the intuitive challenge that these paper provide. It's also been my most popular class for the last four years running. I've got to keep my skill set up. The piece below I did this summer for a blog entry for <a href="https://rubbermoon.com/blogs/the-artmosphere-1/idyll-with-guest-artist-nancy-curry">Rubbermoon</a>. I had a blast melding old and new techniques on the one piece. And yes, the whimsy. I'm all about the whimsy. <br />
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I hope this catches everyone up on what's going on in my world. If you're new to my art and want to see where everything is, go <a href="http://www.nancycurry.com/">here</a>. All my links are there to social media, Etsy, StencilGirl and Rubbermoon. Thanks for stopping by. </div>
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I may look like I haven't been too creative of late, but fear not, I'm a visiting blogger on the <a href="http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/">StencilGirl Talk blog</a> today. Come and see who I'm crushing on and what I was able to do with just one of her debut stencils. Here's a sample to whet your whistle:<br />
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So what have I been up to since I last posted, you ask? Pouring, pouring and more pouring. I've immersed in the fluid art process for the last couple of months with a few days off to teach and exhibit in Columbus at another great Artiscape event. Oh, and a trip to Virginia for Easter. And then there was that longer trip to Bermuda and the East Coast in May. After each trip I've come back to renew my excitement with something new. I'm working hard to find my artistic voice and learn the ins and outs of densities, what additives play nicely with each other, etc, but it's mostly my voice that is important to me. Each pour is an adventure and I'm happy to go along for the ride. Here are a few of my favorites so far: <br />
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Stay tuned for more. There are many more on all my social media sites (videos, too) that can be reached at nancycurry.com or search for Nancy Curry Art on fbk, IG and YouTube. My teaching schedule is there as well. There are a couple of TBDs that aren't on the calendar yet. Check back for that info later. <br />
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Summer is a great time for artistic play. Try something new. Find a different medium to learn. Immerse in one of these fine books that are out. I've really been enjoying my stash that includes Jodi Ohl's, Natalie Kalbach's and Cathy Nichols'. It's 5:00 somewhere...make it count. ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-16236091977292648482017-02-21T17:19:00.000-06:002017-02-21T17:20:00.868-06:00Anatomy of a Painting 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a long time since I blogged. Life got in the way for about seven months last year so I spent this fall catching up with myself again. Instead, I've used more immediate ways of communication, fbk live and videos to bring you along on my journeys and give glimpses of my process. I've spread my wings even more on Instagram. I love to incorporate my art digitally and infuse it with words that speak to me. But those platforms don't always illustrate my artistic uncertainties and decision-making midstream. I've picked a new painting to talk about it, but first a little backstory. <br />
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Thanks to Jodi Ohl's <a href="http://store.creativeworkshops.me/Zen-Painting-Pathways-and-Connections--Jodi-Ohl_p_193.html">Zenpainting</a> class that I treated myself to this fall, I've really enjoyed the exposure to working with a predominantly neutral palette. It is alternately challenging and frustrating because you don't have color to set your tone or mood. These are two of my first <br />
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My own teaching deadlines hit along with the holidays so I didn't return to painting in mid-January. My biggest mistake was not taking photos of this process because it was wild and woolly just hours into it. I had started with a cruciform composition without any representational intent in my mind, but midway through I saw the iris in front of me. The rest took care of itself. (In fact, I'll show the painting both ways so you know I am not pulling your leg.) </div>
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Last week I continued my explorations and boldly committed to a large arount of black very early. That go-getter posturing is both a positive and a negative. On the positive side, it helps you commit in a direction, but on the negative side, that commitment can limit other choices you'd like to make. Here you see in the left picture, I've broken up the gessobord into two parts and I do have a vertical division as well. That quickly goes by the wayside in picture two. Here, also, I have committed to the bold, black statement. Whatever I do now has to balance out that black so I chose to dominate the white background with the palest of neutral florals. So you ask, where did those marbles or bubbles or pea pod groupings come from? I don't have a clue. Well, I drew them. How did they relate? They didn't, but I kept leaving them, hoping I would figure out a way to make it work. Well, the third picture (ignore the cast from the dreary day) <a href="http://ampersandart.com/gessobord.php">Gessobord</a>. It is the bomb. No paint except the <a href="http://www.goldenpaints.com/products/colors/high-flow">Golden Carbon Black High Flow</a>. <br />
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Below, I began reworking the center section that I had decimated. The center became a populated "zebra" area to support the black and break up the areas that showed the remnants of the removal. Larger flowers were added to link the original smaller flowers to the larger ones near the top. Areas were darkened with thin layers of graphite and the beginnings of heavily watered down neutral paint. The high water content allows for a painterly shading that, when dry, works perfectly for this painting. I drew branch lines to support the original lines that divided out the blackened background areas, plus they broke up the zebra sections. White was also added to make the centers pop and in places on the petals. <br />
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So midstream this painting was going to have one flower tinted with a quote (I'm saving for another piece so mum's the word on it). I auditioned (with my sister's guidance) both text and tint and rejected it. It's strong enough to stand on it's own in person. Who knows what various computer imaging will do to it. My point is..... you never know where art will end up. Be loose enough and brave enough to change midstream if you need to. You never know where it will end up if you do, but each time you are brave, you'll get more confidence to do it again. </div>
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What's up next for me????? Well, <a href="http://www.createncraft.com/artiscape-workshops-list/">Artiscape</a> for starters in April. I have three classes on tap there. I'm really excited for them and to return there. It's a fab event. I'll be at Stampaway in August as well with two classes. Those haven't been published yet. Who knows what else!!!! To be decided........ Follow me on IG and Facebook at Nancy Curry Art or if you like poodles, find me also on fbk <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nancycurry?ref=bookmarks">here</a>. As always, my regular <a href="http://nancycurry.com/">site</a> has links to it all. PLAY. ALL. THE. TIME. </div>
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ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-9649709695543720942016-06-10T08:43:00.000-05:002016-06-10T08:51:53.680-05:00When it Rains it Pours<br />
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My life always seems to have ebbs and flows in all areas. They are
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I am pleased to be the guest artist today on the <a href="http://www.stencilgirltalk.com/2016/06/stencil-you-own-tumbler.html">StencilGirl Talk blog</a>.
The beauty shot of the project is to the left, and I must say I was really
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So this week also brought my artist story to light. Most of you that know me know that I tell it like it is and my post was very authentic on where I've been and why I still divide my time like I do. You can find that blog entry on the Artists Tell Their Stories blog <a href="http://artiststelltheirstories.blogspot.com/2016/06/nancy-curry-paper-mixed-media-artist.html">here</a>. I love this blog because it showcases the essence of who the artist is whether they are a musician, artist, photographer etc. I've enjoyed getting inside the heads of creatives that amaze me. If you want to know when the next essay is up, you can subscribe on the blog or like the corresponding <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Artists-Tell-Their-Stories-1548456225427259/?fref=ts">Facebook page</a> and it should show in your feed. <br />
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As teased on Facebook ( and reteased now), I've had prints made of five of my favorite paintings and as soon as I am able to figure out packaging in the next couple of weeks, they'll go live. Meanwhile, I added quite a few contemporary wall/table art pieces to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NancyCurryArt">Etsy</a>. <br />
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And finally, I am announcing classes at a new venue for me. I'll be at Palette & Paper in Indianapolis on September 23-24. I fell in love with the delightful owner, Mare, the store itself, and fab detached classroom when I visited in April and am tickled that they'd like me to come and premier some classes. Come and see me at Stampaway in August or come and see me there in September!!!! ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-51582623074373730932016-04-28T17:59:00.000-05:002016-04-28T17:59:16.992-05:00Kindness, the Zombie Apocalypse, and Creative Rejuvenation<br />
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If you're here, I'm assuming the blog title either amused, intrigued, or confused you. I'll address all of three elements during the course of my story. But a little catch up is in order, first. My last blog entry was at the beginning of the year and focused on alignment. (***Scroll back one entry and see the blueness of my watermedia piece featuring it. Those that have taken my classes should note it is blue and may remember my story of FW Northlight making me take out the preponderance of green artwork for my book and replacing it with blue.) For me, alignment is something you can ruminate on, weave throughout the cloud calendar in your head (yes, we've all have cloud calendars before they were popular tech storage) before trying to apply it in life, but I've found that sometimes life has a way of being rewoven without your approval or support. Realignment can just happen and it can be in a quiet way that you don't notice (for me that's how it started), smacked in the head so that it's immediate and decisive, or opportunities that tantalize and band together resulting in different choices. All of those have happened. What I am seeing during this realignment is that certain choices have popped out with that, "Look at me! Pick me" while jumping up and down in my mind. So there we are with that wordy update. <br />
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So, on my way to realignment I had been asked (many times) to submit classes to Artiscape, a gathering in Dublin, Ohio, put together by Lisa Ohmer, owner of European Papers. Lisa and I have traveled in the same circles for almost twenty years so I was tickled when she contacted me in the fall about the event and it worked in my schedule for the first time. Three classes were submitted and chosen and I decided to participate in the Artist's Marketplace. In between then and now came the holidays, the advent of diabetes changes, our trip to New Zealand, an unexpected surgery (the second in seven months) with complicationsfor Sam, and regular life, so I while I was still happy to be going, it ended up being stressful to pull it together. Still, I create well under pressure and made it all happen, but the tank was a little empty when I arrived. <br />
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My classes had great numbers, were well-received, and went off without a hitch. But that's not the magic. I witnessed magic in my classes listening to table interactions as students learned new techniques, support each other's explorations, and became excited by color and composition choices. Classes can quickly become "look at me and what I've done" rather than enjoyment in the process and what's going on around you, but these classes buzzed with camaraderie from the get go. Some of those budding relationships existed from prior years or from friends taking classes together, but most of what I witnessed was happenstance or kismet. Confidence was gained by all and laughter was heard throughout. The magic was the lessening of ego and the conscious choice to be kind and share the journey together. Kindness produces a profound energy burst and heart swelling unequaled by any essential oil I have and I felt it towards others and towards me the four days I was there. I was humbled by it all and that's no small feat. It was infectious and the creativity flowed because of it. While their creativity flowed, mine was rejuvenated. I have not taught since the fall and didn't really notice how much I had missed being in the classroom. Luckily, I have more teaching on the horizon here in St. Louis and elsewhere already planned and several new opportunities possibly coming my way in summer and fall. </div>
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The zombie apocalypse part of the title refers to comments I made all weekend long in classes and while selling my art of Sunday. It started when students would ask for additional supplies, but were worried I wouldn't have enough myself. Yes, I am prepared for the eventuality of an epic zombie apocalypse-totally prepared with enough media, substrates, doo dads, etc. that while the world is plummeting to it's lowest point ever, I will be making art. I am not alone. I met some kindred spirits throughout the weekend. Oh, and I will have essential oils to last me during the dark time. Food and water? I haven't begun to plan for those. Priorities.</div>
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So, to recap: the kindness of all amazed me and I was especially happy to meet some art peers that I haven't met and rekindle friendships with those I've been on a parallel course with for almost twenty years. If you need art supplies during the #ZA (everything has hashtags these days), contact me. I'll have them. And finally, I 'm ready for my next art adventure in the studio. That is, once I unpack from last week. </div>
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ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-53416060138657685672016-01-06T15:32:00.002-06:002016-01-06T21:48:45.459-06:00AlignmentI am not a resolution-maker or keeper, but I am a wordsmith. I love words and quotes and trying to unravel the thoughts behind them. Hence, the need for my own line of quotes and words for my art. Also, my new obsesssion for posting my favorite quotes with my art or photography on social media. My apologies if you get tired of it. Most are universal, though, so hopefully you take a nugget or two away from them.<br />
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A few years ago, the online community was buzzing with those who picked their word for the year. Most have them ready for January 1, but I always lag into that first week. Last year was an unusual year for me in that I was ready on the first with LEAP. I think I was true to that word throughout the year. From my first juried show in November to our church commitment to flying off to immerse in the doTERRA convention and finally an overhaul of my wellness practices, I took risks and accepted change as gracefully as I could. However, as my opportunities came to fruition (some taking on a life of their own), I realized that I need boundaries and limits within these choices. So, the new word for the year is:<br />
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Yes, I meant that to smack everyone in the face because I am probably not the only one who is trying to balance out various parts of our lives. I am seeking to realign a plethora of parts of my life: what I love to do, what I have time for, what relationships do I want to nurture daily (and those that are budding), my relationship with God and what that means in the whole equation, and time to dig deeper into who I am underneath all those protective layers. That's a tall order, but I am taking this year to make some changes. I am couching it to my mind as me going towards something, rather than going away from what has been. We'll see how that goes.<br />
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My need for alignment has been a product of some of the studies I have been invited into and have accepted in the past year. From Frances Chan to Rob Bell, I've been smacked over and over with spiritually based topics that have resonated with me. From Chan's Crazy Love to Andy Stanley's "Time of Your Life" series, they have all helped me realize that trying to do it all isn't what is making me happy. Even last night, I was smacked again while participating in a new study led by Christine Caine. The Propel Women Conversation Series (first night only so I am not too deep in yet) really spoke to me about balancing. Caine's premise is that you shouldn't be obsessed with balancing everything at once. Your life will naturally flow so that some aspects will need to be cradled and nurtured (take more time) and others will need to become secondary. That doesn't mean languishing off in a corner, just that they won't have center stage. I am hoping that the rest of the series is just as impactful. The quote from below came through this week:<br />
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<br />ncurryartistehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504526164703360644noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13613665.post-66809668657333381772015-11-16T20:06:00.002-06:002015-11-16T20:06:44.290-06:00Mélange<br />
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I finished these pieces a few minutes ago for a show this weekend. Mélange was the perfect word for them since I have quite a mix of thoughts going through my head day after day. It was also the perfect word since it's derivation is French. I am so full of sadness over what is going on in the world and a lack of clear course thus far. The escalating violence eclipses a good portion of the joy I feel when I am creating for myself or others. I've pushed through it for the show, but it feels so trivial compared with what we are facing in the world. On a positive note, I am pleased with the pieces I will share on Saturday and Sunday. They are extensions of what is going on inside of me that hopefully will resonate with others.There is much truth to the phrase "I am my art." I will keep diffusing my oils and send out prayers for all of us fighting this ultimate evil.<br />
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Thanksgiving will be upon us very soon. I've spent the month reflecting as many do. The blessings in my life provide much comfort. I wish you and yours time and respite with those who are important in your life. <br />
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Regarding the pieces featured in this entry. They are both Citra Solv manipulation pieces but done with different intents. The first one I left largely intact because of the movement in the background. The second one is more typical of what I usually expand on: random and organic. It also worked with the same composition but gives a different vibe. Enjoy! <br />
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It's quite a summer so far with times in the studio having to take a back seat, but today I had a few hours to ready some art for two art tables I am vending here in St. Louis and to find a little bit of myself in my art. It always fascinates me when what is bubbling under the surface arrives so unexpectedly right in the middle of your composition. It can be the raw you that you don't show the world regularly (but give a glimpse of yourself every so often), or something that resonates so deeply that you are sure it came from your soul. I am so humbled when this synergy happens because it doesn't happen with every piece of art. </div>
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The piece above is a second ink manipulation of CitraSolv. I used the second manipulation to push back part of the word voices that was left behind the first time. Voices have come and gone in my life from the voices that told me to keep going late into our infertility years to the thoughts (still voices in my book) that for years kept me up most nights, refusing to be silenced. Those voices have receded for the most part, but I actively do a lot of meditation, some yoga, many essential oils, and take the required pill each night to keep my brain in balance. I am indeed lucky that I was very high functioning all of my life. I kept the plates spinning for many years with only a few dropped. Others aren't so lucky and the stigma of having a mental illness still exists. Until that changes, many won't get the help them need just to feel "regular". Off my soapbox, but now you can see why I pushed back the word. </div>
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I added the <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-music-treble-clef-nancy-curry-p/m055.htm">Allegro treble</a> because of the solace I have found in music. From the depths of personal despair in the early '90s with no child (REM's <b><i>Losing My Religion</i></b>) to a new favorite by Matt Skiba & the Sekrets (appropriately titled, <i><b>Voices</b></i>), music has always been my confidante and my inspiration. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't listen, wonder, and try to decipher what the lyrics mean to me. I've given up trying to figure out what they mean to the songwriters. </div>
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Finally, I just received a delightful assortment of Seth Apter's new stamps with Impression Obsession. I had the pleasure of meeting Seth in his class with Mary Beth Shaw in April. I enjoyed the day, the art, and even getting to know him a bit. He's a keeper so make sure to check out his urban art when you get a chance. It's something else. The matboard is done with his <a href="http://www.sethapter.com/product/bar-code-cling-rubber-stamp?tid=20">bar code stamp</a>. I did some light mark-making in gray around the perimeter and then inked up only part of the stamp with black StazOn and used pressure to get the small contrasting marks. </div>
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It felt good to be back in the studio. I managed to get about 15 pieces done for my artist tables in August. Join me at the first annual <a href="http://www.valleyvinyasa.com/">Valley Vinyasa Marketplace</a> on Saturday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 PM. My other event is a private one that evening. I'll be putting the extra art in my Etsy after the events. </div>
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I had a very busy April between taking the fabulous Paint Mojo class mid month, a surprise squeeze into Seth Apter's class here in St. Louis, teaching at Art & Soul, and making my own art that goes into the new session at the Wood Icing/Heather Haymart Gallery this week. I had a lot of fun putting these together! Not much new in May since I was in PA most of the month. I will revel in April. <br />
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Jim gave me my time in Indiana for my birthday last year and finally the time came. I really enjoyed Tracy Verdugo's style and willingness to let me still embrace my own style for a winning combo. Here are some small jpgs that show you where the painting came from. It definitely had an "ugly" stage that was a little scary, but I love the finished project. Enjoy the journey and definitely take a look at her book, Paint Mojo, or find her when she tours again. <br />
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I love the detail of this bird. It came out of nowhere when I was trying to figure out the focal images. Then the other bird appeared, too as if by magic. <br />
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AND VOILA....... "Topsy and Turvy" were born. 30" x 30" acrylic paint and ink. GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!!!<br />
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BONUS: My new stamps for <a href="http://www.rubbermoon.com/">Rubbermoon</a> are live!!!!!! Look me up by artist there and see up close what special items I designed for them. It was a huge month for me. I hope you enjoyed the tour!<br />
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Most of my blog entries are musings, new art tutorials and announcements, travel, and, of course, my dogs. But I've alluded several times to a change in my life over the last year so today I decided to take some time to talk about what I've experienced as I opened my mind to different wellness practices.<br />
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I have a good friend that tells me she thinks things, people, ideas are brought into view when you are ready for them and I've come around to that line of thinking. If I'd been told even as recently as three years ago that I would be meditating on a daily basis, doing yoga even in the morning, or using essential oils and supplements to augment my wellness, I would have stared open-mouthed. I grew up in probably the least holistic house on the planet. Pill popping always occurred after something happened to you. My adult life has been trying to shake that mentality off, but I wasn't able to make a dent until I hit a wall with some, not life-threatening but very painful, body weaknesses that caused me to think outside the box OR ..... <wait for="" it=""> COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES. </wait><br />
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It's amazing what some small changes have meant to my overall health. Now, I split my time between yoga and a gym. For transparency's sake, I must admit I'm not making huge strides to overhaul my less than perfect body, but I am making strides towards staying stretched out and gaining cardio benefits as well. My goal is to be active without risking more disc problems, although I hear they are stemming from too much time bent over in the studio. But still, I am leary, so I am careful about my activity. Maybe too careful, but I am a work in progress.<br />
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I'm able to be this active because I was introduced to essential oils a year ago. I went to a workshop mostly to debunk the idea that these were anything more than nicely-smelling bottles. I listened as I would at a Pampered Chef or other "home party" but really I knew the bottom line was going to be... are these the real deal? After experiencing some benefits that day, I found myself a member or Wellness Advocate and began my trip through the oils. I was very tunnel-visioned in what I thought my use would be: mood enhancement. For the first couple of months, I experienced those on a daily basis. My world seemed to pick up at that time, but it was spring so while I enjoyed the newfound joy and peace, I thought it could have been the weather. My "a ha" moment came when I found myself in a second acute TMJ phase at my sister's house in May. I had only three oils with me but as I laid there at 4 am in agony (not an exaggeration if you've ever had an acute attack,) I used my phone to look up protocols for it. I had <a href="http://doterrablog.com/eo-spotlight-frankincense/">Frankincense</a> oils with me for migraine use, but the book said to rub the oil on the bone next to my ear. I did and within 25 minutes the pain in my jaw was gone. I said this was my second attack. Well, the first attack had been 6 weeks prior and my primary care doctor's high powered anti-inflammatories took a weekend to give me relief. I now travel with more than 3 oils.<br />
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I took some time this summer to learn the chemistry behind the use of plant/fruit oils and became fascinated. I, of course, knew that the history of medicine includes the use of plants, but nonetheless it was an interesting study. I continued my use and began to add more medicinal oils to my stash and probably talked oils in 98% of my conversations. That's how excited I was. I shared some samples and people found them effective. I had never planned to sell the product, just to use, but I was asked repeatedly so that started happening in November. By then I had used many of the oils and had started to use their number one seller, the Lifelong Vitality Supplements, and was delighted to say that it brought new life to a tired Nancy. I have napped only on two occasions since starting them in August. It's so nice not to have those 3-5 pm doldrums every day.<br />
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I now regularly teach classes at my home and for others and am enjoying introducing others to the possibilities of these oils. They sell themselves amazingly well and I invite all who are using the oils back for continuing education on specific topics. It's exhilarating to hear about their journeys when they return. My art is still the most important part of my adult life, but I do like serving others as well. By the way, another by product of all this is that I am more prolific in the studio. That was unexpected, but not unwelcomed. My body and mind feels like they are working better. Neither are perfect, but definitely better due to being well-rested, fairly well-adjusted, and able to find joy and peace here and there. I have to admit that I love hearing how changed I am in looks and in my demeanor. <br />
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I plan to blog periodically, maybe even once a month, about some of my oil experiences. You'll see them here and there. Just ignore if you aren't interested as you would with tutorials that don't appeal. But if you choose to dabble in them, be sure to buy pure oil that is sourced where it grows the best. There are many retail oils that lack that purity. With those, you are really just experiencing a perfume and not an oil that can help your body be all it can be. If you're more interested, follow my Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/makingeverydropcount">Make Every Drop Count</a>, or message me. <br />
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March has been a whirlwind. I had two wonderful visits from my daughter, Sammi, and my sister, Gayle. Sammi was here at the beginning of the month and we alternated our time between shopping, the Zoo, and binge-watching <i>Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt</i> on Netflix. Gayle and I shopped as well, caught up on summer plans, went to see <i>Insurgent</i>, did some stitching and I gave her an introduction to alcohol inks. In between those two wonderful weeks, I managed to do three doTERRA events. Crazy busy!!! Hot on the heels of Gayle's visit was the inaugural event at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themoonandthemaker?fref=ts">The Moon & The Maker</a>, Kae Pea's storefront, retreat center, <a href="http://rubbermoon.com/">RubberMoon</a> manufacturing headquarters, and FAB Bed & Breakfast. And who better to open up the festivities, <drumroll> but <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sunnycdolls">Sunny Carvalho</a>!!!! </drumroll><br />
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I'm only about an hour from Louisiana, MO, so I took my time and took the scenic drive along the river. There are frequent stopping points to eagle watch. I stopped, but they were shy. The river, however, was beautiful. <span style="color: red;">ABOVE</span> This is my view after I parked for my overnight visit. By the way, this space is amazing. I took some insider pictures to show you how cavernous this destination is, yet it is warm, welcoming and charming at the same time. <span style="color: red;">BELOW</span>: I missed a picture of the front right of the store, but the first picture is the studio, and the center and right pictures are of the expansive space that houses the boutique, local and regional art pieces, art supplies, and, of course, RubberMoon stamps.<br />
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