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Saturday, February 14, 2015

Peach Bloomers Roses - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Peach Bloomers 
by Nancy Medina
16X16
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas




Peach Bloomers is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, as I pack up my favorite vases, along with buckets of fresh flowers for my Valentine's workshop this weekend. I have so many prizes to give away I had to buy a roll of those ticket stub thingies. Amongst the goodies are four perfect men who shall be going home with four lucky students (won't their husbands be surprised!). These perfect men who are prizes are decadently rich and very attractive. I certainly hope there won't be any hair pulling or name calling when they make their appearance! Stay tuned, I'll be sharing photos of these perfect fellows with you soon, along with all the excitement of our three day event.



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Peach Bloomers blossoms with the studio models
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Monday, February 9, 2015

Blue Breeze Daisies - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Blue Breeze Daisies
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas




Blue Breeze Daisies is the daily newbie in Flower Mound Studio - try saying that three times fast, at midnight, after painting until midnight for six nights in a row! Not that I'm complaining, I love my job. And it seems the muses really do prance about at their colorful best at midnight, now why is that I wonder? I often wonder if my normal friends wonder what it is that motivates an artist to quit her "real job" to paint and dabble all day. What on earth does a "real" artist do with all those oodles and oodles of free time? Read more...


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The daisy models are feeling quite perky this evening!
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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Raindrops on Roses - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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 Raindrops on Roses
by Nancy Medina
20X20
Palette Knife/Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas



Can you tell what song has been going through my mind all day? I had quite a bit of fun with Raindrops on Roses, after filling the canvas with a bit of riotous color, I then gelled up my paint super thick and applied a layer in palette knife and broad brush to finish off the highlights. There is just something about texture and color together that makes the heart happy....



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The fragrant studio models take a bow!
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Pink Rose Rhapsody - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Pink Rose Rhapsody
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas




Pink Rose Rhapsody is the daily newbie in Flower Mound Studio. I do believe the pugs have finally become accustomed to the Mom Works from Home Scenario. It took longer for me, however, but finally I have learned some important tips about having my own dream job. I have more time to drink my tea in the mornings. I can stay up painting until midnight without worrying one bit about what my coworkers will think about my puffy eyes. I had my first conference call this morning in my bathrobe. I take more breaks. I work longer hours, and love every single moment I am doing so. Instead of hearing the clock ticking in my subconscious, I know that time is now mine to mold and stretch into anything I need it to be. I am very thankful to be...an artist!



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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Winter White Tulips - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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 Winter White Tulips
by Nancy Medina
16X16
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas






I was rushing a bit to finish this painting, as my studio models were dipping, bowing, and few were actually fainting in the midst of their posing session. I offered them a glass of fresh water, fanned them and told them they looked stunningly beautiful under the bright lights, but, alas, some of them simply had no stamina. This is what happens when you starve yourself, living only on saltines and cashews, I told them quite sternly. I'll be curious to see if any of them get rest tonight, you know how models are, out partying all night with all the other beautiful flowers while the rest of us sit home on the couch watching Championship Jeopardy re-runs...



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The studio models take a bow and a dip, and some faint!
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Irises - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Iris
by Nancy Medina

Detail

20X20
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas






Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Iris is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, and the last hurrah of the batch of fresh Japanese iris and blue delphiniums. The little petals were making plopping noises the whole time I was painting them under the studio light, as they fell to the tabletop. They posed bravely and stood steadfastly under duress, and deserve to be remembered for all they gave in the name of color! We salute you little flowers. Oh my, it must be getting late, where did that come from?

It's likely because I am still so absolutely delighted we had a very special visitor to Flower Mound Studio today! Read more....



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Out of the Blue - Fini!

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Violet Ballet Irises and Delphiniums - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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Violet Ballet Irises and Delphiniums
by Nancy Medina
16X16
Palette Knife/Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

Violet Ballet is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio. I just got a big shipment of deep gallery wrap canvases, and had been wanting to try something in the 16X16 size for quite some time. I love the size, it's just right for big, bold color! It's hard to get a good photograph of a palette knife painting, the paint is so thick and textured. On the surface, it looks like icing on a cake, if one were to eat a purple and blue cake, that is... 

One of the things I focused on in this composition was to place a strong horizontal element (the deep dark blue purple) in order to counter all of the vertical elements (the dancing irises and delphiniums). The horizontal strip of dark purple also helps to push the little grouping of white irises and green stems forward, adding depth and a bit more drama to the painting.



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The studio models take a bow and a dip!
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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Garden Party Iris - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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 Garden Party Iris
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas



 Garden Party Iris is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio. One of my friends asked me if I paint every day. The answer is yes, unless I'm on an airplane on my way to teach a workshop, I paint every day. I've been painting every day for about 7 years now. I have a condition called the Daily Painters Compulsion. I'm pretty sure I should be on some sort of strong medication for it.

Today I went to the store for lemons and found yet another new vase. Then I saw these iris, and then the delphiniums, and then bunches and bunches of fresh peonies. Then I saw a really cute green roller bag I could use on the plane to stuff my treasures in for my trips to and from workshops. I won't tell you what my grocery bill ended up being, for that bag of lemons, but let's just say this is how things rapidly spiral out of control, when I'm allowed to go shopping with no adult supervision whatsoever.




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The new sparkly wonderful vase makes its debut!
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Thursday, January 22, 2015

How to Punch Up Your Color - Green Meadow Lavender Farm - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art


Green Meadow Lavender Farms
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas




Green Meadow Lavender Farms is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio, I warmed up the purple brushes and mixed up warms and cools into my piles, planting them right next to the greens. Here's one of my favorite tips for punching up the color in your paintings.... Read more


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Monday, January 19, 2015

Violet Spotlight Sunflowers and a New Painting Video - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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Violet Spotlight Sunflowers
by Nancy Medina
12X16
Oil on Linen Panel



Violet Spotlight Sunflowers is the daily newbie in Flower Mound Studio, a departure from my French village series and return to one of my favorite subjects of all time! The chilly weather outside just seemed to call for warm colors on the canvas today. My next video shoot is coming up in just a few weeks - I'm thinking about geraniums as the subject, but haven't quite decided yet! I'll have to consult my director and her staff, once she's finished with her post second breakfast naptime break....
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

The Wanderer - Romantic French Kitty Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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The Wanderer -  Romantic French Kitty
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas





The Wanderer is the newest painting in my French cottage series, I brought home close to a thousand photos from our trip to Southern France last September, and every time I look through them I discover new little treasures. I love putting the kitties into the scenes, they always add just a little mystery and fun, and make my imagination spin off little stories and adventures for these four footed fluffballs. This little kitty was based on the photos I got of Loki, the resident kitty at Le Vieux Couvent, where I'll be teaching in August. I have a few seats left and would love to have you join me for this dream painting getaway. Click here for more information on France.


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Friday, January 16, 2015

French Rest Stop Sunflower Garden - Flower and Landscape Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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French Rest Stop Sunflower Garden
by Nancy Medina
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas



French Rest Stop is a new sunflower garden in Flower Mound Studio, I was needing some warm color to chase away the winter chill and fused some of my favorite photos from my back yard garden along with my trip to France together to create this little floral-scape. My adirondack chairs are bright blue, so I shifted their color to white so they wouldn't compete with my blue flower beds in the foreground. I'm imagining a nice warm summer day, with temps in the high 90s, and an icy glass of lemonade nearby...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

A True Story of Fashion and Romance ~ She Wore a White Dress With Roses - Paintings by Nancy Medina Art



She Wore a White Dress With Roses
by Nancy Medina

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30X24
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I'm absolutely thrilled and delighted to be featured for the Elegance show for Contemporary Fine Arts International this month! Here's the story behind the image shared - She Wore a White Dress With Roses.

One of my father's favorite stories was about the night he and my mother (who were just courting at the time) went to a dance hall in St. Louis to hear a live band play and dance the night away. My mother worked as a secretary for a law firm and still lived at home with my grandmother and grandfather. Every pay day she would go out and buy herself a new outfit. Read more....


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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Heat Wave Sunflowers and a Florida Workshop - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina


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Heat Wave Sunflowers and Delphiniums
by Nancy Medina

Class Demonstration
20X16
Oil on Linen Panel


Heat Wave Sunflowers was my class demonstration today in sunny Florida. The day started out a bit chilly, but we hit the 80 degree mark by afternoon. I don't mean to rub it in, but at one point I had to turn up the air conditioning just a bit. I'm always a bit sad on the last day of class, telling friends goodbye and telling that ultra giant box of chocolates goodbye, can you blame me if I cried just a little bit? Tomorrow it's back home to the boss, Studio Director AnnieBee, and her minions, and the hubby who said he has missed me. It's good to be loved. I hope your family, friends and little four footed babies are nearby and keeping you warm today, where-ever you may be!


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 The classroom models take a bow!




Kay and her sassy, colorful sunflowers!
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Monday, January 12, 2015

Friendly Hotel Alligators and Rainwater Roses in Sunny Florida - Nancy Medina Art

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Rainwater Roses and Strawberries
by Nancy Medina

Class Demonstration

20X16
Oil on Linen Panel

When I saw the little boy hopping up and down at 7 am this morning in my hotel lobby and pointing, I thought maybe he really liked the koi pond here at the Gaylord Palms. Imagine my surprise when I saw what he was really excited about - the resident gators! Fortunately these leathery little guys didn't seem too interested in climbing through the iron bars to munch on the tourists and they even ignored their lazy turtle neighbors. Excuse me, Mister Bellman, there's an alligator in my room.... Note to self, if you hear scuffling on the carpet outside your door, do NOT open the door without your running shoes on.

We painted roses until the seagulls came home in sunny Florida today. Tomorrow we tackle sunflowers and, if they cooperate and open a bit more, some tulips, too!



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The classroom models take a bow!




 It's a tough job painting neath the swaying palms!
Florida Alumni 2015
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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Dreams of Summer Hydrangeas and Painting Florida Flowers - Nancy Medina Art

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Dreams of Summer Hydrangeas
by Nancy Medina

Class Demonstration

20X16
Oil on Linen Panel

We hit the flower jackpot in Florida yesterday, my hostess with the most-ess Ann drove me to a warehouse of fresh flowers as soon as I landed in the sunshine state yesterday. On top of that, she failed to restrain me in any way, shape, or fashion, as I tossed fresh peonies, hydrangeas, Japanese iris, daisies, delphiniums, and all sorts of other colorful plants onto our my shopping cart. Oh, and a few new vases, too, (because one can never have too many sparkley vases....).  Today we painted hydrangeas until the seagulls came home, and tomorrow we're going to warm up our pink brushs with some lovely roses and peonies. I do so appreciate my flower models. They don't fidget, they don't complain about the bright lights, they don't eat much and never, ever show up for a shoot after partying all night with bags under their eyes.  Read more....

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The classroom models take a bow!



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Thursday, January 8, 2015

French Village Lavender and Sunflowers and an Arkansas Workshop - Flower and Landscape Paintings by Nancy Medina

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French Village Lavender and Sunflowers
by Nancy Medina
20X20
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

French Village Lavender and Sunflowers is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, as the pug helpers lay about. I believe they are on strike, although they cannot hold up signs. It's more of a snoring laying about kind of strike. They don't seem the least bit excited about my big news today - I'm teaching my first workshop in Arkansas and you are cordially invited! *confetti!!* I'll be teaching in Hot Springs, a place I've always wanted to visit. Even better, it will not be in winter when I'm there. Here's a bit more info below. In the meantime, I have to wake up my snoring helpers and tuck them into bed. Sweet dreams flower friends!
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Painting Colorful Landscapes and Florals

in Hot Springs, Arkansas

June 26-28, 2015



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A new village on the easel!
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

French Village Poppies and Lavender - Flower and Landscape Paintings by Nancy Medina Art


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French Village Poppies and Lavender
by Nancy Medina
36X36
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas



French Village is the newest landscape in Flower Mound Studio, and if the cold weather holds up much longer I'm going to have to relocate my studio! My big studio window lets in so much cold that by the end of each evening's painting session, my toes and fingers are numb. I've tried plugging in space heaters but always blow the circuits here in the front studio. Holy cow I'm going to have to get some hand and foot warmer thingies from the sports store if this cold snap continues much longer! I hope it's warmer where you are. I'm headed to Florida in a few days to teach. My hostess said the weather was 72 degrees yesterday. I can only vaguely remember warm weather, can you?


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French Village on the easel
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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Delphiniums and Zinnias - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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Delphiniums and Zinnias
by Nancy Medina
20X20
Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

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The cold weather has truly arrived, so the pugs are piled atop one another around the easel, all in the same bed, despite there being four perfectly good beds available. I'm imagining you're on a beach right now, with a palm tree swaying nearby. Don't forget your sunscreen, for heaven's sake!

Thank you so much for all the kind notes about my Mom, she is doing a little better today. I talked to her on the phone and she told me "They got me a photo quilt!" I said, "I know!" Her appetite has picked up, also, which is a relief. Carlos made her a big pot of navy beans with ham and we bought her a can of her favorite cheese popcorn (Garrett's!) so I'm hoping she'll still have a great appetite when I visit her next week. How lucky I am to still have my Mama to hug!!!




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Delphiniums swaying on the easel
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Friday, January 2, 2015

Rush Hour Rooster - Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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Rush Hour Rooster
by Nancy Medina
10X10
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas



Rush Hour Rooster was one of the most colorful personalities I met while visiting San Juan Bautista Mission in Central California. He and his harem were in a quite a hurry when I nabbed a few photos - after all, the dinner bell was ringing! I can't think of a better way to show the new year has rushed in - can you believe it's 2015? Before we know it, it will be 2035 and we'll all be living on space pods with faux ocean breezes blowing in through our hologram beach scene windows! Hopefully warm beach scenes..... 

I hope you have had a wonderful 2014 - I asked my art friends to share their favorite 2014 memories on my Facebook page this week, and the winning entry will receive an original 20X16 hydrangea painting. Some of the entries made me cry, some made me laugh, you can see them all right here. I'd love to hear from you. Thank you so much for joining me for this wild and crazy, artful and colorful year. May 2015 bring you incredible amounts of color and joy!

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