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We as Earthlings and Artists

August 21, 2017 by Nancy Medina Leave a Comment

Italian Catwalk
Italian Catwalk, a scene from Sant’Angelo in Vado, Italy, 12X12, oil, purchase information

I’ve always been convinced that artists are like scientists studying life on a planet filled with wonders, constantly analyzing the play of light, or how colors react to one another, how silhouettes create abstract shapes, and why all of these combinations when mixed and stirred and applied just so, can unchain emotional reactions of absolute joy and wonder. Whether the final dish served is an abstract, a da Vinci quality human form, or a playful burst of color that coalesces from a distance into a flower, we are all drawn to different types of art, just as every artist I know sees, mixes, and applies color in a slightly different way. Every artist is a unique lens to the world. By creating what is around us in another form, we celebrate and promote and stand up for Mother Earth, but, more importantly, we are feeding something deep within that drives us to create.

There are few things more positive than dedicating your life toward creating something beautiful. Creating in the face of self-doubt, applying the brush to the canvas even though you fear what will or will not happen at the end of the day, painting even if you are quite certain you are not da Vinci, is a push toward the light. And any movement toward light is a hand held high against the dark.

As I’m writing today, the world prepares for a total eclipse. An artist named Mary is about to begin her first painting. She wrote to me this morning that she is building her courage to apply her brush for the first time to canvas. Mary is about to become an artist. It’s who you are, most likely, if you read this blog. Whether you want to shout it to the world, or whisper it to your friends after a glass of wine, you are one of those rare creatures in this world who is here to make it better. Surround yourself with teachers, friends and loved ones who recognize and celebrate this quality in you and who do not tear it down. You deserve nothing less, you beautiful, extraordinary earthling, you!

Congratulations to Anita McQuiston who shared a comment on my blog last week and thank you to everyone who shared stories of small miracles and angelic interventions, both human and otherwise, who helped you through tough times in your lives. Treat yourself to some true stories of kindness – check out the comments shared after my blog post last week. Bring your tissues, and a glass of wine and maybe some chocolate, and share your thoughts and stories here. I love hearing from you!

PS: Something absolutely magical is coming your way – Paint Brilliant Italy, my new 6-week online class, is here! Learn more here!

PPS: See all the sights of my recent trip to Italy in my new monthly online class, The Joyful Brush, I want to take you with me in Petal Perks! Learn more here…

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The Great French Escape – Romantic Kitty Series

July 18, 2015 by Nancy Medina Leave a Comment

French Escape – Romantic Kitty Series
14X14
Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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In 18 days, I’ll be in Southern France at Le Vieux Couvent to teach my first French workshop! I’m a bit excited. I keep finding myself floating through rooms and spaces, imagining aperitifs, midnight church bells out my blue shuttered, open bedroom windows, creme brûlée gelato, shopping in the ancient markets of Soulliac… The dream come true bucket list just goes on and on! I’m incredibly honored to be sharing this experience with students in two classes, back to back, and a fun little side trip to Paris right smack dab in the middle. I will share all my favorite photos with you here and on my Facebook fan page, so check in, mon cheri! My absolute fondest wish is that you will take this journey with me someday. My 2016 France dates are already set so check your dream come true wish list, this is the painting getaway you’ve always deserved.

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