Contemporary Artists of Texas: flower painting workshops

Happy Days Sunflowers was my demonstration for the Trinity Arts Guild in North Texas yesterday evening, one of the oldest art clubs in the state. What an honor to paint for a group of master painters and teachers, and the nicest group of artists you could meet, including one of my favorite instructors and friends, Fran Chausse White! I named Happy Days tonight in honor of what I really think should be happening in terms of life today. Am I the only person who wonders about this new age which finds death and sadness and horror in movies, television, and film entertaining? There are not enough happy days in our lives, and I am determined to keep right on swimming against this awful tide. Read more...

The studio models take a bow!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Tips on Painting Red Poppies by Dallas Arboretum Flower Instructor Nancy Medina

Dreamers Three Poppies

by Nancy Medina

16X12

Oil on Archival Panel

Dreamers Three Poppies is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio, and a study based on the poppies of Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit my art blog today to read some of my favorite tips for making brilliant red poppies glow in oils! Read more....

Monday, May 20, 2013

Paradise Garden Hydrangeas by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Paradise Garden Hydrangeas

by Nancy Medina

Class Demonstration

16X20

Oil on Archival Panel

I love walking into Flower Mound Studio a day after a workshop ends, the house is filled with the smell of fresh flowers! This past weekend, gals from Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma converged to create brightly color florals, taking home two or three new paintings each. I painted a large demonstration each morning, and in the afternoons, we completed step by step paint-along flowers together. Read more...

Flower Mound Studio smelling like roses today!

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Summer Born Stagazers by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Summer Born Stargazers

by Nancy Medina

16X12

Oil on Archival Panel

Summer Born Stargazers is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio, and just a quick entry today since big thunderstorms are rolling across North Texas. The tornado sirens have not gone off in Flower Mound yet, but the largest storm cells are surrounding us on the West and North. What does one do when you have four little dogs in a tornado watch? You hunker down in the smallest bathroom in the house, with pillows, your cell phone, and a large bag of chips to keep everyone happy.

Summer Born Stargazer models take a little bow!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

SOLD ~ Lilies and Lavender and Rare Bird Sightings by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Lilies and Lavender

by Nancy Medina

SOLD

16X12

Oil on Archival Panel

Lilies and Lavender is the newest daily painting, and a chance to paint my new little stone bird sculpture. I rolled the little bird in a bit of white paint tonight, but I may give him another milk bath tomorrow. It seemed appropriate to include the bird, since this morning, while standing in my Mother's back yard in East Texas, a rare little bird landed 6 feet away from me. Read more...

Lilies and Lavender in the studio

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Spring Formal Pink and Red Poppies by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Spring Formal Pink and Red Poppy Field

by Nancy Medina

16X20

Oil on Archival Panel

I felt the need to step out of the studio and into the fields today, and painted Spring Formal Pink and Red Poppies based on the bobbing and dipping fields of flowers in Fredericksburg, Texas. The weather was clear, cool and absolutely gorgeous in Flower Mound, Texas. Studio Director AnnieBee bossed me away from the easel on at least four occasions to throw her toy du jour. After a busy morning of packing and shipping paintings, it was nice to have a few moments in the garden to sit, breathe, relax, and share quiet time with my pugs. I wanted to share that time with you, too, with a photo of a surprise from my garden this morning. The rest of its brethren seem spent for the season, but this morning the one, glorious white lady stood tall among the red roses.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Spring Training White Roses by Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Spring Training White Roses

by Nancy Medina

12X12

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Spring Training White Roses is the newest daily on the easel in Flower Mound Studio, which is bereft of many accoutrements as we have loaded up the truck in preparation for a trip to the Hill Country tomorrow. I sure hope ya'll will come on out and say howdy if you're there! Read more...

Monday, April 29, 2013

Fresh Sunflowers by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Fresh Coastal Color Sunflowers

by Nancy Medina

12X12

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Coastal Color Sunflowers is the newest small daily, continuing the lavishly lavender theme this week. I'll be leaving Thursday for the Hill Country and the historic German town of Fredericksburg, Texas. Dozens of art events are kicking off in Fredericksburg, which is hosting the Oil Painters of America show. I'll be the featured artist Friday evening at the Good Art Company gallery. I hope to see you there!

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Deep Purple and White Hydrangeas by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Deep Purple White Hydrangeas

by Nancy Medina

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas