by Nanci Hersh | Jan 5, 2017 | Inspiration, Koi Pond Series, Painting by the Pond, Paintings
New Year. Now what? Do you make resolutions? intentions? take it day by day? Here’s one way to approach the New Year. Recently I listened to a TED talk by Laura Vanderkam: How to Gain Control of Your Free Time . Here’s the take away, two things. 1....
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 30, 2016 | Inspiration, photographs
Been trying to carve out some time to assess 2016. It’s when I gather up my calendar’s, journals and notebooks to look back on my year- what I’ve learned, accomplished, tested, and where I’ve been. Admittedly, I’ve often been about, what...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 19, 2016 | Inspiration, Italy travels, Prints, Travel, What's in My Drawers
Post #6 of What’s in My Drawers- Firenze VIII. A dream come true for an artist early in her career, 3 weeks studying printmaking in Florence, Italy. Countless hours exploring the museums and streets of the center of the Italian Renaissance, it was there at the...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 15, 2016 | Encaustic, Inspiration, Painting, What's in My Drawers
Something shiny, blue and full of texture in My Drawers! Deep Seascape is a swirling collage of movement and energy full of color, pattern, netting and small shiny mirrors (from old curtains!) It’s the way I roll- my love of water, found materials and pieces of...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 11, 2016 | drawings, Inspiration, Prints, What's in My Drawers
Post #5 for What’s in My Drawers 2016. Roots and Wings. Two (of many!) things we need to give our kids as parents, teachers, community and family members. This large mixed media print with collage is a reminder of when things may have been simpler; taking care...