by Nanci Hersh | Sep 5, 2017 | drawings, Inspiration, Paintings
“The curse of cancer created a strange and strained existence, challenging me to be neither blind to, nor bound by, death’s approach. Even when the cancer was in retreat, it cast long shadows”. Paul Kalanithi, When Breath Becomes Air I can’t...
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...
by Nanci Hersh | Aug 7, 2015 | drawings, Home/Studio, Inspiration, Travel
Drawing yesterday in my studio Garbiñe, our visiting guest from Basque Country of Spain watched me thoughtfully. Interested in language, she speaks three fluently, is proficient in others and will study philology in college this year. Taking her various places in the...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 19, 2014 | drawings, What's in My Drawers
Day #19 of What’s in My Drawers. Here I am riffing again- the targets, the tissue paper, wayward cells flying around a sea of ubiquitous pink synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness- on steroids. And now with a void, not only where the breasts would be, but also...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 7, 2014 | drawings, What's in My Drawers
Day #6- of What’s in My Drawers. Looking through my drawers I was delighted to find this mixed media drawing with colored pencil on acrylic and tempera paint. I love tools, appreciating their design and use. I also think about women’s work and the often...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 6, 2014 | drawings, What's in My Drawers
Day #6 of What’s in My Drawers This is a personal favorite, reminding me that the Journey is the Destination. Recognize the tissue paper and rubber stamp? If not, click here.