The Crunch

It's crunch time and I am painting my little fanny off this week. I had a nice relaxing weekend out at my friend's place, Juniper Hills Farm where we lounged and took a cooking class. I was anxious though to come home and get to work.

I am really excited about my new paintings. I'm really trying to refine my textures and designs and I think I'm on my way. I really want to burn them like I used to to get the antiqued look, but it's such a gamble because I don't have a ton of control over the outcome. You can see some examples of my burn series I did a few years back on my website.

Don't forget that I am giving a "sneak peek" viewing on Thursday before my show opening. Purchases will be taken at that time as well. The only catch is that I ask they are displayed at my show for a week or two until I can replace them with new work, but more on that later.

DIYthing has contacted me to do an interview for their blog and I'm excited to find out more about that possibility. How flattering!

Okay, back to work. I wish I could give you a taste of what I am doing, but I have to keep some air of mystery about it, right?

Online Gallery Sale

Online Gallery Sale
The best alternative to a painting a day!!!

At least, for the manner in which I work. I work in spurts, it is just that way and that is why the painting a day was so darn hard for me. I can't change it & I've tried. What can I say; it's the creative process.

But I want to give you fun and surprises and I have the solution. On the 3rd of every month, I will host an online gallery sale and it all starts May 3rd. Here's the lowdown.

*Everything will be posted for purchase on the 3rd of every month at 10am.

*All work will be approx. 6" sq. It could be 10 pieces or 50; I am not putting a minimum or maximum on my production.

*If you want to purchase a piece, here is the lowdown:

Just email me with the title of the item you want, and I'll reserve it for you. It is first come first serve, so don't dilly-dally. :) Once it is reserved with your name on the listing, you may click the $ sign to purchase. Once payment has been received, I will mark the listing as sold. That easy.

*If you would like to receive a reminder notice, just give me a shout and I'll tie a cyber ribbon tied your finger.

Come visit my website!

Bella Blue is closing

The store I have been involved with the last 2 years is closing. For all the details check out our MySpace page.

***I Quit My Day Job***

This just in. Stephanie Nance has quit her day job in order to pursue her art full time. She feels terribly lucky to be in a position that enables her to do this. She will miss the steady paycheck, but feels that she will be successful and happy. At the end of October after a much needed tiny sabatical she will have TONS of new work to show you. So bear with her, as she is spread thinly right now, however, that is changing October 20th.

Cheers!