Posted by Nancy Tobin on Dec 31, 2009 in
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Peek III ©2009
I recently finished a new painting; Peek III. It’s 24 inches by 24 inches.
This painting — like the others in the Peek series — is one I’m especially fond of. I think there is something so magical about “the peek”; that moment when you pull back the curtain, the branches, the seaweed … to discover a world that’s new and wonderful.
For the moment, Peek III is happily residing at a very special gallery in New York: Elisa Tucci.
I wanted to take the image a bit further, so I created a limited-edition artwork featuring a snippet of the painting, titled Peace Walk 2009. I thought the new year was the perfect time to introduce the painting and the edition! If you’re interested in the painting, contact Lisa Cooper at Elisa Tucci. If you’re interested in the edition, good news: You can find it on sale at my Etsy shop!
Here’s more info on Peace Walk 2009:
Peace Walk 2009
Limited-Edition Mixed-Media Print
Peace Walk 2009 is an edition limited to 100.
The process behind this print combines many of the
techniques I use in my painting.
The first layer is an archival inkjet print that is laminated
to a panel. Several layers of acrylic medium are added to enhance the surface.
Every print is then silk-screened in two different colors,
each separated by several layers of medium. Hand painting is added to give each piece another layer of detail and additional depth.
A final coat of medium, a signature and date complete each work.

Peace Walk 2009 - Limited Edition Artwork

Each artwork in the edition comes with a black, Shaker-style easel for display.
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Posted by Nancy Tobin on Dec 28, 2009 in
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Think ©2009
I was delighted to be asked by the New Jersey Center Visual Arts Center to do six special paintings for their Blank Canvas event that was held earlier this month.
The NJVAC’s annual fundraiser is known for it’s high caliber artists, who regularly donate works to for this incredible silent auction. This year was no exception. You can take a look at some of the pieces that were available, on the Art Center’s Flickr page.

Enrich ©2009

Amaze ©2009

Create ©2009

Inspire ©2009

Imagine ©200
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Nice Dream ©2009
To celebrate the season (and the fact that I am finishing all sorts of work and clearing all sorts of space in my studio!), I’m having a Two-for-One Print Sale!
When you buy one print at regular price, you get another print of the same or less value for FREE!
My shop is bursting with art to warm every cockle (what’s a cockle*?)
When you order one print, just tell me which one you’d like free in the “message to the seller” section.
To whet your appetite, I’ve just posted these brand-new darlings for your viewing pleasure; Nice Dream, Waiting Room and Little Knell.
Stop by the shop, and have a cup of cheer!
*According to Wikipedia, “the phrase warm the cockles of one’s heart may refer to the similarity in shape of the heart valves to the cockle mollusk”.

Waiting Pool ©2009

Little Knell ©2009
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Calcifer, mixed media on panel, 10 x 10 inches ©2009
I really have been up to things, while ignoring my beloved blog. Painting, jewelry making, painting, shows, painting, sales, painting and painting.
So, as proof of the “painting” part — I present these three little gems; Calcifer, Glowlightly and Razz.
These brand-spanking-new paintings are available as prints in my Etsy shop, just in time to warm up your holidays!

Glowlightly, mixed media on panel, 12 x 12 inches ©2009

Razz, mixed media on panel, 12 x 12 inches ©2009
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