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Paintings and Images by Karen Berstler. Carole’s drawing…. Asymp; Leave a comment. The next painting….no title yet for this one either 😄. I hope to show the sense of peace and contentment that Carole has, it’s why I wanted to paint her. Here goes…… 😄. Asymp; 2 Comments. Still no name for this one but it’s done….My favorite part of this is the dreamy expression she has, and her little smile. I hope you like it too🙂. More progress with Mandy. Asymp; 2 Comments. Asymp; Leave a comment. Asymp; 6 Comments.
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Nanci Hersh: Learn to Transfer Images
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Learn to Transfer Images. Here are two ways to transfer your favorite images from one surface to another. These simple techniques are great for collage, journaling or mixed media work. Images to transfer- ink jet prints, pictures from magazines and catalogues. Acrylic medium (I use gloss) Liquitex, Golden both make this. Modge podge does work. But is water soluable, so not permanent when it dries like acrylic medium. 2” wide clear packing tape. Inexpensive nylon or foam brushes. Water in a tray. 8 You ca...
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Nanci Hersh: August 2014
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Thursday, August 28, 2014. Throwback Thursday with a Thank You. Eons ago I was an art student at Pratt Institute. In Brooklyn, NY who had the idea of putting up a notice on the board at Pearl Paint down on Canal Street in Manhattan. I figured what better way to learn about being an artist than working for one. So I put it out there in the preeminent place to buy art supplies at the time. Shortly after, I received a call from sculptor Ed McGowin. Who said he was looking for an assistant. Series. Ed co...
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Nanci Hersh: Walks thru Life: Shoe Portraits
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Walks thru Life: Shoe Portraits. Function, fashion, or fetish, what we put on our feet can say alot about who we are. What began as an exercise in looking, has taken me on a journey of seeing, and listening,. To the stories behind our shoes. Each painting session with the shoes began as a simple staging of the footwear. What was the most interesting perspective or vantage point? Was it the heels or toes, front or side view, cropped or full? Interested in a commission? Green Cleats, 2010. My Comet, 2010.
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Nanci Hersh: Recipe for an Inspired Life
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Recipe for an Inspired Life. 1 Make ART out of ANYthing - pencil, paper, paint, canvas, collage, wax, wire- you get the picture. Be SELECTIVE but be INCLUSIVE. Just make it DAILY. Wire, pulp (overbeaten flax), encaustic,. Sea glass, beads. 8" x 4" x 4". 2 Make CHOICES - Choose to be happy. Choose to be healthy (make healthy choices. To TEACH what you know *. To LEARN what you don't *. To SHARE all of the above. 4 CONNECT to yourself: meditate, journal, practice yoga, exercise, dance. Go of judgement, blog.
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Nanci Hersh: Sneak Preview Party
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013. I am hosting an Open House/Open Studio Preview Party for friends and neighbors Saturday, September 7, from 5-9 pm. My exhibition with Catherine Hartigan. Is less than 3 weeks away and I want to share my new work with friends and neighbors who won't be making the drive north to the Transformations Gallery. In Metuchen, NJ for our Catching Up exhibition, Artist Talk and Image Transfer Workshop. I have been busy painting, and having fun curating my work throughout the house.
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Nanci Hersh: April 2014
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Monday, April 21, 2014. Take it Up a Notch. There's perseverance and then, there's perseverity. Think high octane . Photo by Bob Lefton. Talking with a friend recently about life's challenges and what is needed to get through it all. Go through that mucky, dark place come out shining. Maggie has perseverity too! She was getting in on the fun no matter what! Photo by Jessica Czerwin. My own word for using all of my energy to come back stronger and more centered. My Koi Pond Series. Own it, baby. Scott has...
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