tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post7621999945714603095..comments2024-01-09T08:37:46.022-08:00Comments on Nancy Van Blaricom : My 12 favorite paintings of 2013Nancy Van Blaricomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-29881807419403712812013-12-17T17:17:17.502-08:002013-12-17T17:17:17.502-08:00I like the first one with the hills and fog also J...I like the first one with the hills and fog also Julienne. It might be because of the memories of when I was there also. It was un to try to paint it like I saw it .. glad its your favorite also.Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-51918477963399613722013-12-17T17:15:08.530-08:002013-12-17T17:15:08.530-08:00Thank you Deb. I couldn't believe it when I l...Thank you Deb. I couldn't believe it when I looked at my records and saw how many I had painted, but, those little ones add up fast, not to mention the 30 in 30 days. Thanks for dropping by.Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-2361603434357144522013-12-17T16:44:43.505-08:002013-12-17T16:44:43.505-08:00I like the first one with the water and the fog. ...I like the first one with the water and the fog. Nice atmospheric qualityJulienne Jaworskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388901920483516322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-21611813257335109472013-12-16T14:25:04.366-08:002013-12-16T14:25:04.366-08:00This is a tough one - the research vessel is so we...This is a tough one - the research vessel is so well rendered; the beets look good enough to eat and all of your shell paintings are beautiful - so I have 3 favorites. Congrats on completing so many paintings; will have to see how many I painted last year (and probably be disappointed in myself!) Happy Holidays.debwardarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225105239355671724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-25470822629707373972013-12-16T07:38:06.101-08:002013-12-16T07:38:06.101-08:00Donna, thank you for all of your comments. I appr...Donna, thank you for all of your comments. I appreciate them and love to hear that my work is coming together and saying they are mine. As an artist I strive to have my own style. Yippee, it sounds like I am finally finding it. The painting of the Alstroemeria's is the first one I ever did with a dark background. It was fun and I thought made a statement. I'll definitely try this again. Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-66981283491220957382013-12-16T07:33:13.039-08:002013-12-16T07:33:13.039-08:00Hi Susan. I'm so happy to hear which of my pa...Hi Susan. I'm so happy to hear which of my paintings you like best. I struggled with the peonies for awhile and to hear they are a favorite is so nice to hear. I enjoyed painting both of these florals and I think I will attempt to do more in 2014. Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-32394880907086645912013-12-15T22:08:32.509-08:002013-12-15T22:08:32.509-08:00Hi Nancy. Thanks for sharing your favorites. Thoug...Hi Nancy. Thanks for sharing your favorites. Though I'm partial to your waterscapes, I am very impressed with your florals, particularly the peonies. The subtlety of your lights and darks in the petals is exquisite.sumarkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13646274788614449739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-30158777227469923762013-12-15T20:58:47.739-08:002013-12-15T20:58:47.739-08:00Oh, my, you made this difficult for me!
I love all...Oh, my, you made this difficult for me!<br />I love all of your work.<br />I think the reason I love your style is because you take the time to use many soft edges. This approach makes all of your work appear to have been painted by the same person! They all really say, "Hey! Look at me, I'm a Nancy Van Blaricom painting!<br />And it is for this reason (and many more) that I have chosen the middle floral painting. I love the softness, but as well, the softness is extremely evident because of the value scheme. The dark background has a strength and solidity, whereas the soft petals portray a gentleness. Strong value contrasts such as this are what make or break a painting. And this one made the cut for me!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00081548585681480793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-86276420013699423662013-12-15T19:37:03.983-08:002013-12-15T19:37:03.983-08:00Thank you Maria. I'm so happy you like the bo...Thank you Maria. I'm so happy you like the boat painting … I was worried about painting the smoke coming from the boat when I started … When I got to that part of the painting it just seemed to paint itself. I call that lucky ...Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-52831975620678596642013-12-15T19:33:56.728-08:002013-12-15T19:33:56.728-08:00Thanks Angela. I'm so glad you like the B.C. ...Thanks Angela. I'm so glad you like the B.C. paintings. I have always loved B.C. since the first time I was up there and maybe just maybe I will be able to show the feelings I enjoy when there in my paintings.Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-41736929757180300192013-12-15T19:09:48.447-08:002013-12-15T19:09:48.447-08:00my favorite has to be the boat. I love that strea...my favorite has to be the boat. I love that stream of smoke that just draws my eye across the canvas. I can feel the movement. <br /><br />Maria Bennett Hockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991414921895251096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-15122743227631247912013-12-15T16:32:44.682-08:002013-12-15T16:32:44.682-08:00Hi Nancy! I love all your landscapes - especially ...Hi Nancy! I love all your landscapes - especially the BC ones! :)Angela Fehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348875452757012357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-59417099403461922072013-12-15T09:56:54.161-08:002013-12-15T09:56:54.161-08:00Thanks Sally … yup, that cow just has a sweet look...Thanks Sally … yup, that cow just has a sweet look.Nancy Van Blaricomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17030893675129815727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34303509.post-79307184332997761842013-12-15T09:21:34.196-08:002013-12-15T09:21:34.196-08:00The cow gets my vote, followed closely by the boat...The cow gets my vote, followed closely by the boat. (A haiku for you)!.Sand Hill Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272519786636794477noreply@blogger.com