Herd Painting

"Singin' and Dancin' " is finally done. It will be posted as soon as I post this message.

Commissions are coming in and it is getting exciting to make art for others. I love working with horses and later today I get to do a photo shoot so I can paint a small herd.

I need to get some sleep now. I hope you all have a great weekend.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

Thursday! Already?

This week has just flown by! I can't believe it's Thursday already.

Tomorrow I will post the large version of "Singin' and Dancin'." You have been waiting for a long time for this one, but I know it will be worth the wait. There are just a very few finishing touches to put on it tomorrow and then I will photograph it and post it for you. I would have finished today, but some of the paint needed to dry before I could put the final layers on.

I am still working on the charcoal of the three beautiful kids. I can't wait to get this one done - it is so much fun to do.

I am also working on a large longhorn bull. And believe it or not, I didn't get his horns long enough. I will fix that tomorrow, too. He is a massive and very impressive hunk of beef.

There are about three other paintings I want to start today!! But I have to finish some of the ones I already have begun. The painting ideas just keep popping in my head. I can't paint fast enough to keep up with all the great ideas I have. It is an interesting challenge to have.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

"C.A."

The portrait I did for C.A. was a surprise to her. It was a gift for her 17th birthday. She called me today to thank me and let me know how much she liked it. Her mom's comment was that I really captured her smile. It is a great joy to me to create a work of art that pleases others.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

Categories and "Wild Rose Alberta"

I have rearranged the pictures of my paintings. They are arranged now a little more closely by categories. I have also added another flower painting: "Wild Rose Alberta." This one came together so easily and I think it turned out quite nicely. You will need to go down the page about halfway to the flower category to see it.

Have a great weekend!

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

Portraits and Paintings

I finished my latest portrait today. These are so fun to do. I have another commission of a trio of grandchildren. This is a beautiful photo and I am excited to get to draw these three handsome kids.

I am still working on two large oil paintings. One should be done in just a couple of more days - unless I hit some snags in making things look right. I am very excited to get this one so close to being done. Sometimes I struggle with certain aspects of the painting, but I am always thrilled to see how things work out in the end. They seem to always just come together in a wonderful way.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

"Gail's Amish Quilts"

This is one of the very few watercolor paintings I have done. Gail makes quilts and she really loves Amish quilts. This painting shows three quilts drying on a snowy day. The light background makes the colors in the quilts really stand out. It was a fun change of pace for me to do this piece.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

Sundown

How is everyone today? It is beautiful here in Texas. The sun is setting and the low light and golden color on everything makes this my favorite time of day.

I had the opportunity to begin a charcoal drawing yesterday. It is coming along nicely and I should have it finished tomorrow.

I am posting a painting I did of a wonderful mustang called Trinket. She is so full of life and has a memorable personality. I hope it shows in this portrait of her.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

Arizona Company

Hi! It's been a few days since I last posted a blog. We have had our dearest friends here from Arizona since last Thursday. They will be here until this coming Thursday, so I won't have much time to post or get much painting done. Please be patient with me and check back on Friday.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

More Paintings

Today I had a chance to begin the landscape part of a new painting of a longhorn bull. I am trying a new technique and it will take some adjusting, but I think the colors will be really nice when I get done.

I am also very close to finishing the large version of "Singin' and Dancin'."

I am working on another charcoal portrait, too. So there are many things in the works now.

My brother-in-law sent an email out to some of the people he knows. He wanted to give them a chance to purchase a painting or order a commission before the prices go up.

Welcome to all who may be new to my blog. Please send me an email if you have any questions.

All of my work is 100% guaranteed. I don't want anyone to be unhappy with a piece of artwork from me. I look forward to working with you.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)

Photo ops

Today, my husband and I drove to Dallas and back home. It was a long trip for us, so I didn't get any painting done. But...as we drove down the highway, I spotted a magnificent longhorn bull. Dutch took the next exit and drove back to the pen where he was grazing. I hopped out of the pick-up and started snapping pictures. I got some really good ones of him. I have been wanting to do some longhorn paintings and now I think I have the material I need.

Tomorrow I submit six of my paintings to the art show in Hobbs, New Mexico. I am very excited about this show. I'll let you know how it goes.

Kindest regards,
Nancy Verschoor

nancyverschoor@toast2.net
"Neglect not the gift that is in thee." (1 Timothy 4:14)