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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It’s a holiday tradition; taking the train with the kids into Manhattan to see the Christmas windows at Macy’s.

For those of you that haven’t had the pleasure of partaking of this spectacle; it’s a block-long series of windows that follow a storyline or theme, complete with sound; animation; and some sort of participatory factor (like buttons to push).

In the eight years we’ve lived here, we’ve seen some pretty spectacular windows a few that I thought were particularly good were “Miracle on 34th Street” and “The Polar Express.”

This year’s windows I found a little strange. The theme was a behind-the-scenes look at how Christmas magic is made; apparently by large, colorful machines cranking out holiday cheer, run by kind-of scary looking gremlins and what looked like the “Fry Kids” from McDonaldland with motorcycle helmets. Although it may not have been the best they’ve done, it was colorful, animated and interactive! Perhaps a blessing that they weren’t too mesmerizing, considering the temperature was 19 degrees!

But what really made my jaw drop in awe was this window that we walked by on our way to lunch. I felt the trip was worth it after all.

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Sweetness Follows © Nancy Tobin

The holiday season is one of those times — like vacations — when I spend a lot of my time doing something that isn’t painting. I get antsy when I haven’t been in the studio for a while. The burning desire to create makes me anxious to get back to work.

As difficult as it is to sit still, I’m thankful for these periods of rumination. As many artists are, I tend to be hermit-like and could easily lock myself away in the studio. Being out in the world brings inspiration and opens my eyes to things I need to see.

Right now my head is swimming with ideas for the new year. When I get some quiet time to put the pieces together, I let you know what I have planned!

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I’m so excited about my new store on Etsy. If you’ve never gone to Etsy before, you’ve got to check it out! It’s all handmade goods, and there is a lot of stuff that’s real good!

I had been looking for an outlet to sell my lower-priced items and giclee prints, and this is the spot for me.

Waiting Pool

Come and check out all the great stuff I have for sale right now:

• Small Works
• Giclee Prints
• Holiday Cards
• Original Art at Amazing Prices!

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