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 | Feb 18, 2016 | Hawaii, Home/Studio, Inspiration, Installation art, Paintings, sculpture, Uncategorized, Works of Art
Beginning and endings are often the hardest part of anything- a relationship, a transition, a work of art. I jump in with both feet, my husband Scott on the other hand, gives careful consideration to everything he does. Granted, once he commits, he’s in. But...
by Nanci Hersh | Dec 30, 2015 | 798 ICAF, 798 ICAF, Hawaii, Home/Studio, Inspiration, Open House/Studio Party, Painting by the Pond Workshop, Travel, Welding, welding, Wilmington Flower Market, Workshops
Look back at 2015 I see a year of adventures, opportunities, milestones and gifts. This list is primarily about professional celebrations but what makes them memorable are the relationships that were built or sustained as a result of my practice as an artist. I love...
by Nanci Hersh | Nov 29, 2015 | Hawaii, Paintings, Travel, Yoga
Grace eluded me for years. That is until, I found yoga, or yoga, found me. As I learned to be in the moment, to breathe fully and mindfully, she joined me; slowly, and patiently, on and off the mat. I came upon this statue votive holder made of lava rock on a trip to...
by Nanci Hersh | Nov 24, 2015 | Hawaii, Inspiration, Painting, Travel
Earlier this month, Scott and I spent some wonderful time back in Hawaii where I was a part of the Art of Peace to benefit Domestic Violence Action Center. It turns out that as we were enjoying a lovely evening in Waikiki with our dear friend Pegge Hopper on our last...
by Nanci Hersh | Nov 10, 2015 | Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, Hawaii, Inspiration, Koi Pond Series, Paintings
Duty calls. After living on the North Shore of Oahu for many years, I know that I never need a reason to return to my beloved Hawaii. However a request and an invite are the impetus for making this current trip. The Request: To be part of the exhibition committee for...
