"Serenity", 36" x 48" 
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You know, I love to paint flowers, but there is something about swans that reminds me of petals.  The colors, the delicate feathers, and the flowing lines...I hope you can take a look, especially that my website has received a New Face Lift!!
​I'm really excited about it (let me know what you think) and hope you can take a quick look by clicking the above headers or just go straight to the Premier Collection by clicking HERE.

Middle Street Gallery Opening, Artists and Friends Show
It was well attended, we had a lot of fun!  Thank you friends for coming to support me and especially Phyllis Northup for inviting me to show with you.
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​About your calling...
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Today I want to share some beautiful words written my one of my mentors and favorite artists, Dreama Tolle Perry.  Some of you know, I drove 8 hours, alone, to study oil painting with her in Kentucky a few years ago.  Dreama is not only an excellent teacher (she has numerous on-line painting classes) but also a very motivating writer.  I hope you find her precious words as comforting as I did.  CLICK HERE TO READ
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I will give away "Birthday Daisies",
​8x8 in. print  this coming month (via snail mail).  The lovely winner will be announced in my  March newsletter.
Here are the highest favored prints you voted for:  
1st place- 3 tulips & sunflower tied with birthday daisies!
The last three were also a tie!!!

​Thanks friends for your input! I heard from so many of you.  I loved it!!! ☺

"Respond to every call that excites your spirit." 
                                                                                                                                 Rumi​                                                                                                                            

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In My Studio or Your Home...
Though many paintings are shipped through on-line picks, I love having guests visit my Studio in Luray, Virginia. 
​Thank you Susan for coming by, spreading joy (look at her beautiful smile) and giving "English Roses" a new home!
I would love to feature you in one of my blogs.  Just email  me at nadia@nadialouderback.com  a picture of my painting hanging in your home or business.  It would be great if you are in the photograph too, but not a must! 
You'll receive, my popular art greeting cards, when featured in my blog. 

A little whisper and inspiration.  It seemed fitting with the fall season upon us in Virginia.
Thank you Becky for sharing the photo.

"Triple Hearts"
12" x 12" x 1.5", Oil, $350
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​SNAPSHOTS FROM FRANCE!! 
Allen and I are home after a 19 day trip to France.  Here is a little glimpse from our trip...

I'd love to hear what projects you are up to, maybe trips on your bucket list? just click on comment bar on the side to share your thoughts....

The latest original painting:
"Innocence"
8" x 10" x .5" , Oil on gold textured cradle, $250.
The innocence of fresh peony  buds overflowing... making a delicate pretty arrangement...
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Another new addition to my website:
"A Touch of Clematis ", 8"x 10" x .5"  on gold textured cradle, $250.
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Giveaway to Subscriber Time
The August winner of "Two's Company" print is:
Alyce Getz!!!
Congratulations Alyce!!! you will be contacted via email to make delivery arrangements.

If you'd like to be eligible for future gift giveaways, join below to become a Subscriber.

The winner of this colorful and popular  8" x 8" print, "Two's Company" will be announced  in my August newsletter.
If you are receiving my monthly emails, you are eligible to win. 
If you aren't a subscriber and would like to participate  just click here to sign up .​

​Congratulations Subscribers!!!!
And there you have it, our two winners, Amal and Mary!!!!
You will each receive and 8"x10" print of "Anna's Irises". 
​ I will be in touch with you via email.
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Stay tuned for my next Subscriber Giveaway....I'm thinking maybe a small original...hmm..

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"Sun Kissed", Oil, $195.
8" x 8" x .5" Oil, ready to hang on gold painted cradle
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"Summer's End"
8" x 10" Oil on museum quality panel

"Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature."
                                                                                   Gerard De Nerval              

Dear friends, family, patrons and collectors,

May this be a blessed and magical  holiday season to you and  your loved ones.
Thank you for being a part of our lives.
From my family to yours,

Happy Holidays and a Bright New Year!

                                                                     Nadia and Allen

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"Last  Geraniums", SOLD
​9" x 12" x 1.5" Oil on linen wrapped canvas
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Hello dear friends, my latest painting, the last flowers of fall, geraniums overflowing and bursting with color.  Bold rich brush strokes make this joyful window flower box sing.  I hope you enjoy it!
Painting arrives ready to hang on wrapped canvas with image painted around the edges.
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"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile will do."                                                                                         Mother Teresa 
                 

"Lady in Red"  - SOLD
Premier Collection
24" x 30" x 1.5" Oil on gallery wrapped canvas 
Offered this weekend by Auction at the Arts Council of the Valley 6th annual Progressive Party 
(click here for ticket info)

​Hello friends! I hope your summer has been  of good times with friends and family.

It's back to the easel for me!
  I've been playing around a lot this summer.  Allen and I drove out west, visited friends and family, enjoyed warm beaches, planted flowers and vegetables, canned....goodness, no wonder I haven't been painting as much.  Time to get back in the flow; dusting my studio, preparing canvases, paint and photographing subject matter.  Like getting back into an exercise routine, you know you'll feel great after, but sort of dread it.

Featured  this month are two latest paintings.  "Lady in Red" above which will be offered by auction this Saturday, October 7, 2017,  at
one of the area's premier wineries  The Columns at Six Penny Farm
It's not too late to participate in this fun event! 
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Ticket & info:  www.valleyarts.org/progressiveparty

"Purple Shades", on exhibit through November 4th, as a part of the Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society Annual Members Show.   This exhibition is hanging at the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, lobby of the Park Gables building, Harrisonburg, VA.   Come anytime!  This ideal gallery space may be viewed daily at your convenience with wonderful assistance from the receptionist desk.     

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So happy to see "Allure"
go to a wonderful home.
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Thank you Ann!

"Under the Tuscan Sun"
A farewell to summer gift for you!  This week only,  ends Sunday September 10th.  I am including a beautiful frame with this piece
$395.
16" x 16" Oil on museum quality panel, F4ramed
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