by Nanci Hersh | Jun 5, 2017 | Inspiration, Koi Pond Series, Paintings
Gratitude expressed, passionately and energetically. Mapping out a place for an energetic expression of gratitude as I navigate the spectrum of human emotions and experience. say what? I am grateful to be here to sit with, and experience the joy, anxiety, and...
by Nanci Hersh | May 9, 2017 | Koi Pond Series, Painting by the Pond, Painting by the Pond Workshop, Plein Air, Summer painting workshop, Workshops
Muck and lots of it. That’s what we found when we drained our backyard koi pond for some spring cleaning. We also found a family of ducks, a cat, and a turtle (ornamental of course), that have taken a dive over the years. The fish hung out in large tubs for most...
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 6, 2016 | Koi Pond Series, Paintings, What's in My Drawers, Works of Art
Today’s post from What’s in My Drawers is a post election response to the state of affairs we are facing as a nation, and in the world at large. Koi fish have a powerful and energetic life force, demonstrated by their ability to swim against currents and...
by Nanci Hersh | Jul 29, 2016 | Home/Studio, Inspiration, Koi Pond Series, Painting by the Pond, Painting by the Pond Workshop, Paintings, Plein Air, Summer painting workshop, Teaching
What a great week of Painting by the Pond 2016! If you’ve ever taken- or taught an art workshop before you know that you come away renewed and inspired by the others in the group, whether you are an experienced painter or it is your first time working with a new...
by Nanci Hersh | Jul 20, 2016 | Inspiration, Koi Pond Series, Painting, Painting by the Pond, Painting by the Pond Workshop, Paintings, Plein Air, Workshops
Day #3 of Painting by the Pond 2016. This week long summer workshop, now in its 3rd year has our largest group to date with returning painters who have worked with me before, as well as new people with varying levels of experience in front of an easel. I enjoy working...