Still Life Artists International: Irises

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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

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Amethyst Ballet

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My iris garden is blooming and it's almost the end of December. Each morning I awaken, expecting the cold to stop this unexpected spell of blossoms, and more and more flowers are opening. I've decided to see this bounty as a gift from my newest guardian angel, my Mother. Thanks Mom, for the beauty!

I'm super excited to be the first painting artist to join the Vita Verde team for a destination workshop to Sant'Angelo in Vado, Italy. You are invited, flower friends, to join me in the heart of Italy for open air markets, wine tastings, a day trip to the Adriatic Sea, and all the art and culture your heart desires. You can learn more and see the movie highlights on my web site. Early bird discounts are good until the end of the year so don't delay! Click here for the movie!

Paint Brilliant Italy

June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

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Amethyst Ballet

by Nancy Medina

20X16
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Amethyst Ballet

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June 26-June 2, 2016

Sant'Angelo in Vado With Nancy Medina

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Saying Goodbye and Flags in My Garden - by Nancy Medina Art

Arboretum Flags ~

Blue and White Irises

by Nancy Medina

24X12

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Heaven is filled with the gorgeous sound of my Mother's laugh today. She passed away on Thursday evening. Just as many had predicted, the world tilted under my feet, and life is not the same. I've learned a lot since Thursday. I've learned that amazing friends will carry you on their shoulders when your heart is sad. I've learned that sisters are some of life's most precious gifts. I am quite certain my Mother is writing poetry again. I woke up this morning with a funny little song in my head that had the words "I'm so proud of you, Nanny..." in it, and though I can't remember the rest, it felt like a message from a guardian angel with a sense of humor.

I taught a class at the Dallas Arboretum Saturday. At lunch break, as I sat in the quiet classroom by myself gazing across the easels at my student's work, and seeing the sunlight streaming in from the skylights, I realized my Mom had just watched me teach for the first time.

I do believe there is a beautiful next chapter after this life. I do believe there are more poems to come. For now, I will keep moving forward with her spirit beside me and the memory of her laugh in my heart. I will love you forever, my beautiful Mom.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Spring Rain Iris Garden - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Spring Rain Irises

16X16

Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

This morning my iris garden was struggling to regain its footing after the cool rains yesterday. A flock of yellow blossoms had fallen to the earth, so I took up my garden scissors and brought them indoors for a modeling session. My four pug helpers accompanied me on this rhizome reconnaissance mission into the gardens.

I hope you've had some productive moments in your spring garden, with helpers nearby to keep you smiling - tomorrow morning I'm off to teach in New Orleans, one of my favorite places in the whole world - and I'm not just saying that because of the beignets, cher!

The studio models take a bow - and a dip!

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Signs of Spring Purple Iris Garden and a Sonoma, California Workshop - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

Signs of Spring

Purple Iris

by Nancy Medina

20X20

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

Signs of Spring celebrates the first blooms in my garden, my purple and blue iris. Thanks to the wet winter, the flowers are promising to perform extraordinary feats of color in my iris and hydrangea beds over the next few weeks. I promise to document the array of unfurling petals for you on my art bloggy, flower friends, so stay tuned! I hope you have a beautiful Easter weekend with lots of loved ones nearby!

I'm excited to be heading to Sonoma, California, for a workshop soon. My hostess has been sending photos of the blooming gardens there, and we have a wine tasting evening at La Rochelle Wine Market. You are invited so pack your purple brushes and join me there - your vintage awaits! Read more...

Paint Brilliant Sonoma

May 29-31, 2015

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Signs of spring on the easel!

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Beyond the Storm Iris Garden - Flower Painting Classes and Workshops by Nancy Medina Art

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Beyond the Storm Iris Garden

by Nancy Medina

16X16

Palette Knife/Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

I could not resist the urge to go super thick with color on Beyond the Storm Iris Garden. This painting is dedicated to those who are facing adversity, a loved one in hospital, a fear that a job will not be there tomorrow, a scary medical diagnosis. Three people I care about very deeply are facing each of these scenarios. As a friend, all we can do is be there for those we love, in these tough situations. And so I am there. With love and support to my dear friends. Someday, there will be a time when the storm is behind you. And I'll still be there beside you.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Irises - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina Art

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Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Iris

by Nancy Medina

Detail

20X20

Oil on Deep Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

Out of the Blue Delphiniums and Iris is the newest painting in Flower Mound Studio, and the last hurrah of the batch of fresh Japanese iris and blue delphiniums. The little petals were making plopping noises the whole time I was painting them under the studio light, as they fell to the tabletop. They posed bravely and stood steadfastly under duress, and deserve to be remembered for all they gave in the name of color! We salute you little flowers. Oh my, it must be getting late, where did that come from?

It's likely because I am still so absolutely delighted we had a very special visitor to Flower Mound Studio today! Read more....

Out of the Blue - Fini!

Friday, January 23, 2015

Garden Party Iris - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

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Garden Party Iris

by Nancy Medina

14X14

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

France, Italy and the US - Flower Painting Workshops

Garden Party Iris is the newest daily painting in Flower Mound Studio. One of my friends asked me if I paint every day. The answer is yes, unless I'm on an airplane on my way to teach a workshop, I paint every day. I've been painting every day for about 7 years now. I have a condition called the Daily Painters Compulsion. I'm pretty sure I should be on some sort of strong medication for it.

Today I went to the store for lemons and found yet another new vase. Then I saw these iris, and then the delphiniums, and then bunches and bunches of fresh peonies. Then I saw a really cute green roller bag I could use on the plane to stuff my treasures in for my trips to and from workshops. I won't tell you what my grocery bill ended up being, for that bag of lemons, but let's just say this is how things rapidly spiral out of control, when I'm allowed to go shopping with no adult supervision whatsoever.

The new sparkly wonderful vase makes its debut!

Monday, September 29, 2014

Berries and Creme Lily Trio and a Kansas City Workshop - Flower Paintings by Nancy Medina

Berries and Creme Lily Trio

by Nancy Medina

20X16

Oil on Archival Panel

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