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France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

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In exactly seven days, I'll be heading back to France! With students joining me from Australia, Canada, and across the US, I predict there will be plenty of painting, shopping and eating. I can hardly wait for gelato and croissants and all the yummy dishes Chef will prepare. I'm not a bit concerned about weight gain, after all, the more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap! To celebrate, I'm giving away an original painting every day this week on my Facebook fan page. This is my biggest giveaway ever, and I want to send a painting to you, so be sure to enter to win!

This evening I'm working the late shift in the Flower Factory. The only staff member helping is AnnieBee, and since she is using my foot as her pillow while she dreams (and snores!), it looks like I will be sitting here for just a bit longer. I'll use that time wisely by sharing Peony Colored Glasses with you step by step ~ Enjoy! Click here for peonies created step by step.

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

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Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

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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?

French Village on the easel

Thursday, July 3, 2014

A New Sunflower Video - Strawberry Souffle Sunflower Bouquet - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Strawberry Souffle Sunflower Bouquet

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Panel

My new video!

It's been a busy week, just home from a sold out workshop near my hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, and the next morning I was off to film a new video, featuring sunflowers and strawberries in yummy colors. Also, my first DVD arrived last week for my new hydrangea video. As soon as I can locate a PC, (the instructions say you must watch the DVD on a Mac, a PC, and 2 different kinds of DVDs) then I'll have that hard copy ready for everyone who has been holding out for it! And, I've finally discovered, having your own art business means you work more hours a week than having two jobs. But I'm loving every moment of this wondrous, grand adventure.... What do you get when your lifetime dream comes true? Pure happiness.

Time for your closeup Mister Sunflower!

Saying cheese for the videographer!

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Gone Flying, Back Soon Poppies and You Know You're an Artist When by Nancy Medina

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Gone Flying, Back Soon Poppies

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Panel

You know you're an artist when....you have a TON of things to do and you stop everything to paint because the light catches your eye on some colorful object...in the dining room you recently converted into Studio Number Two....after getting rid of your perfectly good dining room table. Anyone else ever had this problem? Hmmm?

Poppies perched on the easel

Distracted by the siren song of a pretty flower, yet again....

Monday, January 27, 2014

Violet Rain Hydrangeas and DVDs vs Streaming by Nancy Medina

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Violet Rain Hydrangeas

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Pael

Violet Rain Hydrangeas is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, created under the spotlight and camera lens yesterday during my all-day filming session. No pressure! I soothed my camera shy nerves by telling myself all my students were right there behind the lens, enjoying donuts and coffee and getting ready to join me for afternoon paint-along sessions, just like old times. After editing is complete, and distribution and production is all polished and perfected, I'll be announcing where and when you can buy my new lessons. I'm still deciding whether to offer these as DVD only, or on demand online for streaming on the computer. What type of lesson do you like best? I have a feeling there will be long hours of research ahead for the best delivery method!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Tickled by Sunshine Sunflowers and New Art Videos by Nancy Medina

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Tickled by Sunshine Sunflowers

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Oil on Archival Panel

Tickled by Sunshine Sunflowers is one of two new dailies in Flower Mound Studio. Tonight I have tired feet, after spending the day under the spotlights. I filmed two instructional DVDs today, one on hydrangeas, and one on sunflowers. For those with enquiring minds, I did not wear a pug shirt, after all, since my apron would have covered it. I opted for layers and layers because Baby It's COLD outside in North Texas! Stay tuned to my art newsletter for announcements on when and where to get your copy of my new DVDs to come.

Saying Cheese!

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Daisy Love Medley and Lights-Camera-Action in Flower Mound Studio by Nancy Medina

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Daisy Love Medley

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Panel

I'm stretching these fresh daisies for as long as they hold out under the spotlight, and if you think this vase is looking very familiar, you are absolutely right! What a busy day, two puggies went and got their teeth cleaned, and another went to the vet for his itchy medicine and a puggy peddi. I had to pack up all my paints and supplies after that because tomorrow I'm filming my first video! What does one wear in a painting video. Should I dress up with pearls like Julia Child? Or wear all black and a beret and pretend to have a french accent. The real question, though, is whether or not to wear a pug shirt. What do you think is proper video attire?

Daisies on the easel

Friday, December 6, 2013

Red Hollyhocks and New Art Videos by Floral Artist Nancy Medina

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Red Hollyhock Haven

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Panel

Click here for my new intro video

My new introduction video is out (the part where I say howdy), and my first two instructional videos are scheduled for production. Thank you so much to those who have been waiting patiently for some time. You may recall my first attempts at amateur filming in the studio, the interesting interjection of unfortunate pug noises and the story of Hubby as Director. (Okay married ladies, we all know that was a hazardous role reversal). To make a long story short, if you want a job done right, finished ahead of schedule, and completed on an exacting and professional level, hire a woman!

Just as a bit of a teaser, here's a taste of things to come. Enjoy and stay tuned here to my art newsletter for the first instructional video to come!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Fly Free Daisies and a New Daisy Video by Floral Artist Nancy Medina

Fly Free Daisies

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Panel

Fly Free Daisies was my class demonstration for our afternoon paint-along session in Melbourne, Florida last week. It's been a crazy daisy week in Flower Mound Studio, with half a dozen new daisy paintings lined up on the drying shelves. Perfect timing, since I just released my new free daisy video, of Dive in Daisies, through my newsletter yesterday. Click here to sign up for my monthly newsletter and and I'll send you a copy!

Friday, July 19, 2013

Summer Rain Red Geraniums by Floral Artist Nancy Medina

Summer Rain Red Geraniums

by Nancy Medina

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Oil on Archival Panel

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