Contemporary Artists of Texas: irises

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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

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Amethyst Ballet

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My iris garden is blooming and it's almost the end of December. Each morning I awaken, expecting the cold to stop this unexpected spell of blossoms, and more and more flowers are opening. I've decided to see this bounty as a gift from my newest guardian angel, my Mother. Thanks Mom, for the beauty!

I'm super excited to be the first painting artist to join the Vita Verde team for a destination workshop to Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy. You are invited, flower friends, to join me in the heart of Italy for open air markets, wine tastings, a day trip to the Adriatic Sea, and all the art and culture your heart desires. You can learn more and see the movie highlights on my web site. Early bird discounts are good until the end of the year so don't delay! Click here for the movie!

Paint Brilliant Italy

June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

20X16
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Paint Brilliant Italy

June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Amethyst Ballet and Italy 2016 - Nancy Medina Art

Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

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Paint Brilliant Italy

June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Saying Goodbye and Flags in My Garden - by Nancy Medina Art

Arboretum Flags ~

Blue and White Irises

by Nancy Medina

24X12

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Heaven is filled with the gorgeous sound of my Mother's laugh today. She passed away on Thursday evening. Just as many had predicted, the world tilted under my feet, and life is not the same. I've learned a lot since Thursday. I've learned that amazing friends will carry you on their shoulders when your heart is sad. I've learned that sisters are some of life's most precious gifts. I am quite certain my Mother is writing poetry again. I woke up this morning with a funny little song in my head that had the words "I'm so proud of you, Nanny..." in it, and though I can't remember the rest, it felt like a message from a guardian angel with a sense of humor.

I taught a class at the Dallas Arboretum Saturday. At lunch break, as I sat in the quiet classroom by myself gazing across the easels at my student's work, and seeing the sunlight streaming in from the skylights, I realized my Mom had just watched me teach for the first time.

I do believe there is a beautiful next chapter after this life. I do believe there are more poems to come. For now, I will keep moving forward with her spirit beside me and the memory of her laugh in my heart. I will love you forever, my beautiful Mom.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Spring Rains Iris Garden - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Spring Rain Irises

16X16

Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

This morning my iris garden was struggling to regain its footing after the cool rains yesterday. A flock of yellow blossoms had fallen to the earth, so I took up my garden scissors and brought them indoors for a modeling session. My four pug helpers accompanied me on this rhizome reconnaissance mission into the gardens.

I hope you've had some productive moments in your spring garden, with helpers nearby to keep you smiling - tomorrow morning I'm off to teach in New Orleans, one of my favorite places in the whole world - and I'm not just saying that because of the beignets, cher!

The studio models take a bow - and a dip!

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Signs of Spring Purple Iris Garden and a Sonoma, California Workshop - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

Signs of Spring

Purple Iris

by Nancy Medina

20X20

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

Signs of Spring celebrates the first blooms in my garden, my purple and blue iris. Thanks to the wet winter, the flowers are promising to perform extraordinary feats of color in my iris and hydrangea beds over the next few weeks. I promise to document the array of unfurling petals for you on my art bloggy, flower friends, so stay tuned! I hope you have a beautiful Easter weekend with lots of loved ones nearby!

I'm excited to be heading to Sonoma, California, for a workshop soon. My hostess has been sending photos of the blooming gardens there, and we have a wine tasting evening at La Rochelle Wine Market. You are invited so pack your purple brushes and join me there - your vintage awaits! Read more...

Paint Brilliant Sonoma

May 29-31, 2015

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Signs of spring on the easel!

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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Vanishing Violet Irises and an Ice Storm Rescue Story - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Vanishing Violet Irises

by Nancy Medina

14X14

Palette Knife/Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

First thing this morning after checking in at the studio/office with the bosses/pugs, I set out in my business casual bathrobe to the back yard post haste with a pair of scissors. My mission, not to frighten the neighbors (although this is sometimes the result of these types of excursions), but to rescue my purple irises from the impending ice storm. Apologizing profusely as I snipped their bright stems as low to the ground as I dared without damaging the mama plants, I hastily rushed these four beauties indoors to fresh water resuscitation in a glass vase. Tonight they held up quite well under my hot studio lights, just long enough to inspire a bit of color, flare, and fun purple splash onto a nearby canvas. Stay tuned, tomorrow we could be in for more violet, if these ladies do not vanish overnight.

The studio model eyes her likeness with a critical stamen...

Hey lady, don't get too close to the paint there!

Monday, February 23, 2015

Garden Dreamer Iris Path and Surprises in the Flower Beds - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Garden Dreamer Iris Path

by Nancy Medina

14X14

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

On new year's day I had one beautiful, frozen white iris in my garden. Sadly, I did not see it until it was almost wilted. Today I was so excited to see a plethora of purple in my iris beds, these lovely bloomers decided to thumb their little iris noses at winter! I do hope it will be a good spring for my garden this year, and they don't all bloom too early. Sending happy thoughts for healthy rhizomes, and especially hoping the black iris blooms in April again!

Early bloomers testing the winter temps today!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Beyond the Storm Iris Garden - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Beyond the Storm Iris Garden

by Nancy Medina

16X16

Palette Knife/Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

I could not resist the urge to go super thick with color on Beyond the Storm Iris Garden. This painting is dedicated to those who are facing adversity, a loved one in hospital, a fear that a job will not be there tomorrow, a scary medical diagnosis. Three people I care about very deeply are facing each of these scenarios. As a friend, all we can do is be there for those we love, in these tough situations. And so I am there. With love and support to my dear friends. Someday, there will be a time when the storm is behind you. And I'll still be there beside you.

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

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

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....

Out of the Blue - Fini!

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

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

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.

The studio models take a bow and a dip!

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

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

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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.

The new sparkly wonderful vase makes its debut!

Monday, April 14, 2014

A Video of Signs of Spring Blue Iris and the Truth About What Goes on in Flower Mound Studio

Signs of Spring Blue Iris

by Nancy Medina

and Howard Pee Pugpants

SOLD

14X14

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Signs of Spring is the newest iris painting among a collection of these growing in Flower Mound Studio this week, thanks to the explosion of color in my iris beds! I cut a few blues and brought them into the studio, placing them in a teal vase to inspire Signs of Spring. Little did I know, there was a hidden camera in the studio, which captured the truth about what goes on behind the brush. I hope this film doesn't go viral, it could spell absolute disaster for my reputation as an artist! Visit my art blog to see the video in question....

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Blue Iris Lily Garden and Countdown to Dallas Arboretum Artscape - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Blue Iris Lily Garden by Nancy Medina

15X30

Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

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My iris garden produced yellow, white, purple and pale blue flowers this morning. This sudden proliferation of profuse color has me just a bit worried that it will be a short bloom season. Rather than see this as the glass half empty garden, I'm going to believe this will be the best iris season ever in the gardens of Flower Mound Studio!

Blue Iris Lily Garden is based on those blooms, and one of over 100 new paintings I'll have on display at Dallas Arboretum Artscape April 26-27. I can't believe it's almost here, holy cow I have to make some tags and labels and decide what color apron to wear that day. So much to do, so many flowers to paint, so little time! Here's a bit more on Artscape, I sure hope to see you there!

You Are Invited!

Look for me in Booth 43

Dallas Arboretum Artscape

April 26-27, 2014

9 am to 5 pm daily

with a member preview 6-8 pm April 25

8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218

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Lilies and irises blooming on the easel today

I do like chunky frames....

Friday, April 11, 2014

Now Available at UGallery by Pamela Blaies

Irises

24" x 18"

oil

I was excited to see my painting, Irises, on the front page of UGallery.com as one of their top paintings chosen as "Staff Picks." UGallery is an exciting new concept - a virtual gallery offering original artwork. Each piece of art is specially selected by UGallery's expert panel of curators. They've received a lot of national attention lately praising the success of this innovative idea from sources like CNN, USA Today, In Style and Cosmopolitan to name a few.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Garden Dreamer Iris Path and a Flower Stroll Through the Dallas Arboretum - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Garden Dreamer Iris Path

by Nancy Medina

14X14

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Flower Painting Workshops

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