Daily Painters of Texas: holiday gifts

Indian Summer Sunflowers is a new painting in the studio, and a promise of possible snow the day after Christmas has been delivered by the weather man! Just a little dusting would be perfect to cap off the holiday, and Studio Director AnnieBee agrees. To celebrate, I'll be giving away some free blossoms - be sure to sign up for my newsletter for a chance to win the 16X20 original oil painting, Blissfully Content Sunflowers. The winner will be announced on Christmas day. And yes, you do deserve flowers for the holidays!

Celebrate Christmas with sunflowers!

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Red Roses Step by Step by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

A Million Kisses ~ Red Roses

by Nancy Medina

16X12

Oil on Archival Panel

Visit my Art blog to see this step by step!

A Million Kisses Red Roses is the newest work in Flower Mound Studio, as the days move closer to the the time of year I love most. I wanted to go a bit overboard with the color on this painting, break a few rules, and splash some paint around just for the sheer joy of it. I paint every day not just because it's good for my work, but because life is short and you should spend it doing something you feel absolutely passionate about. I also have a trusty little helper who can always be relied upon to give me a giggle. Take a peek at my blog to see this painting step by step, and to to see one of Annie's funniest moments...

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Step by Step White Lilies by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Blue Monday Lilies by Nancy Medina

10X8

Oil on Archival Panel

Free Shipping Through the Holidays!

Nancy Medina Art

I decide what to paint each day as almost the last step before picking up the brush. I mix most of my colors directly on the canvas, with the color reaction occurring when the brush picks up the hue beneath and around where it touches the surface. Visit my art blog today to see this painting step by step, and hear more about how it was created.

I intentionally staged some orange on blue in Blue Monday Lilies, can you tell where I did that? You as the artist have the tools to create drama in your paintings, find opportunities in your floral setups to lay brilliant complements atop one another. Lay a stroke of pure color and fight the urge to blend it away. Don't turn down the volume, turn it up. Let your color sing!

The studio models take a bow!

Sunday, November 25, 2012

SOLD ~ Sugar Bowl Pansies and a Quick Tip on Painting White Flowers by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Sugar Bowl Pansies by Nancy Medina

SOLD

8X10

Oil on Panel

Click here for the scoop on my Flower Painting Workshops

In an attempt to show a smidgen of self-discipline and restrain myself from painting my new red vase ad infinitum, I painted a white sugar bowl today. A dear friend asked how to make the whites and I thought you might like to know, since I also happen to be infatuated with white flowers lately. Visit my art blog to read a bit about my method!

Put a little joy in your brush and join me for a flower painting workshop to hear more tips for making your flowers sing with color. The new year is just around the corner. What a great time to loosen your approach to painting and learn to fall in love with your easel again!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Shades of White Lilies and Red Berries by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Shades of White Lilies and Red Berries

by Nancy Medina

16X12

Oil on Panel

Shades of White Lilies and Red Berries is the newest work in Flower Mound Studio, as we continue to celebrate my new red vase *sound of trumpets*. The first time I knew I'd be painting the vase was on my way to teach a class in North Texas. I studied all of the red and maroon cars and trucks I passed along the way, thinking about what shades would be most striking lying next to one another (my students know, this is where I say "lay the color next to, but not on top of, the shade next to it, and blend only where they touch!") Fight the urge to blend blend blend and let those pure color notes to shine! Here's to shining over the holiday season to come - be colorful, and don't let anyone dim your wattage!

Love Always Lily and Rose Garden by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Love Always Lily and Rose Garden

by Nancy Medina

36X24

Palette Knife/Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

Visit my Facebook page to see this painting created step by step

Love Always Lily and Rose Container Garden is the newest work in Flower Mound Studio, and was finished around 3 am. If it weren't for caffeine, I'm not quite sure I could have pulled this off! It's been a few days since I painted, and I just returned from one of the best Thanksgiving meals ever at Mom's house. My sisters and our family have so much to be thankful for, another year with Mom, being at the top of that list. Here's wishing you a wonderful holiday with lots of delicious things to eat and loved ones nearby!

Detail from Love Always Garden

Monday, November 19, 2012

Berry Rose Flower Painting in White by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Berry Rose by Nancy Medina

8X10

Oil on Panel

Today was the last day of my flower painting workshop in Irving, Texas, and we painted fast and loose and made white roses and holly berries bloom! With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we shared some of our favorite must-have dishes that would be served next week. I am pretty sure I'm going to show up on Nancy Standlee's doorstep unannounced to sample one of the multiple chocolate pies she said she will be making! I told Carlos if he really loved me, he would learn to make pies and pastries. So far no luck. I'll keep you posted if he realized how truly serious I am about this...!

My next workshop is almost full so I sure hope to see you there! Click here for details....

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Pansy Parazzi Flower Painting Workshop by Texas Artist Nancy Medina

Pansy Paparazzi and Sunflowers

16X20

Oil on Linen Panel

My January class is filling up fast so register today -

Pansy Paparazzi and Sunflowers was my class demo this morning, in Day 2 of my 3-day workshop at the Jaycee Parks Center for the Arts. This afternoon in our class paint-along, the ladies created beautiful blue filigree white China sugar bowls. We sacrificed the one remaining white pansy on the pot of blossoms I brought to class from my back yard garden. But it gave itself for a good cause, to be memorialized in oils for all time! (Can you tell I'm still feeling bad about picking that little pansy off the plant?) Tomorrow I am very excited, I will be painting white hydrangeas, white roses, and holly berries in my NEW RED VASE the Carlos picked up for me today. *sound of trumpets* If this doesn't kick our paintbrushes into holiday gear, nothing will! Except, of course, for a little eggnog.... Stay tuned to my art blog for more class pictures, red vases, holiday themed paintings, and workshop fun.

let's ring in the new year with flowers!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Sweet Clementines and Blue Hydrangea Painting by Texas Flower Artist Nancy Medina

Sweet Clementines and Blue Hydrangeas

by Nancy Medina

18X18

Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas