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 | Mar 20, 2017 | Inspiration, Teaching, Workshops
Words matter. what we say, and how we say it. and on Friday, March 17 (the very day that White House released their proposed budget cuts that will axe the National Endowment for the Arts, and Public Radio to name just a couple, Delaware State’s poets laureates...
by Nanci Hersh | Mar 13, 2017 | Art Events, Inspiration, Workshops
Dream Big was the theme of this year’s YoungMoms’ brunch held at The Garage in Kennett Square. The Garage filled with people, festive gift baskets and raffle items, beautifully set tables, and delicious food, all to support a group near and dear to...
by Nanci Hersh | Jan 20, 2017 | Commissioned, Hawaii, Inspiration, Painting, Paintings, Uncategorized, Works of Art
Revisiting my Shoe Portrait Series for an upcoming exhibition at The Pegge Hopper Gallery titled Art & Soul, a celebration of art and shoes. Combat Ready 2 is one of two small paintings that I will ship off to Honolulu for the February show. Originally, I was...
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...