 Amy's Bouquet, 14" x 11" Oil, gifted My latest piece, named after my sister Amy, as she chose it for her home remodeling project. and Coming soon to my Premiere Collection - White Peonies in Shadow...You will be the first to see it on my next email to you as well as which print I will be giving away to one of you :) "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller  The ultimate compliment and happy to see "Spring Magic" go to a good home. It was a fun three day event! Photos below setting up for The Village Artisans of Port Republic May Show. So many are involved in putting together such an exhibition. I am especially thankful for the help of my husband, Allen. Packing, carrying and hanging paintings for a show can be physical and time consuming at times. It was a delight to spend time with all the talented artisans from potters, glassblowers, authors, photographers and delighting in the gorgeous botanical arrangements designed and created by Tamara Gibson (tamarasbotanicaldesign.com). Follow The Village Artisans of Port Republic for the dates of their next exhibition here: www.villageartisansofport.com Thank you all for you support and love and to The Village Artisans of Port Republic for inviting me as a Guest Artist to your show!  "Scent of a Rose" SOLD, is heading to a new home as well. Also, scroll on above photos to read text. See more of Nadia's original paintings now, click on
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 "The Scent of a Rose", SOLD 8" x 10" Oil on museum quality Panel shipped with table easel, my gift with purchase Click here for purchasing information "A rose can never be a sunflower, and a sunflower can never be a rose. All flowers are beautiful in their own way, and that's like women too." Miranda Kerr  Have you ever been to the quaint village of Port Republic in Rockingham County, Virginia?
Step back in time and come enjoy 3 fabulous days of fine art, pottery, jewelry, wood bowls, botanical arrangements, music and more while taking in the work of the talented local artisans at the historic Village Town Hall. I am thrilled to be a Special Invited Guest Artist. Many of my flower paintings will be hung, from large decorative pieces to smaller paintings that will brighten any nook and room or as a unique handmade gift for a friend or loved one. Thursday,May 17th, 11am - 5pm. Friday, May 18th, 11am - 7pm Saturday, May 19, 11am - 5pm  “I want to be like a sunflower; so that even on the darkest days I will stand tall and find the sunlight.” Martin Luther King ********************************************** A warm and peaceful Easter to you with beautiful beginnings during the upcoming spring season. Nadia I love hearing from you! Just click on the comment button on top or left margin to stay in touch. Thank you in advance for sharing my blog.  NEW! "Out of the Blue", SOLD 10" x 8" x .5" , Oil Ready to hang on gold painted cradle Additional Information Here  My show entry "Join the Parade" 24" x 24", Oil Opening Reception March 10, 2018 | 3-5pm The Middle Street Gallery 325A Middle St., Washington, VA (next to the Inn of Little Washington) Show hangs from March 2 - April 8 I am delighted to participate in the Friends Show during the month of March with my artist friend. Phyllis Northup. It will be a pleasure to hang with the talented artists of The Middle Street Gallery. Phyllis Northup paints nature in watercolor; beautiful touching scenes of our grand American National Parks. You may view some of her work by clicking HERE 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. Stay tuned for my next Subscriber Giveaway....I'm thinking maybe a small original...hmm.. *********************************************** I love hearing from you! Just click on the comment button on top or left margin. Thank you in advance for sharing my blog with your family and friends who may be interested :)  "Sun Kissed", Oil, $195. 8" x 8" x .5" Oil, ready to hang on gold painted cradle Click here for Purchasing Information GIVEAWAY - GIVEAWAY- SUBSCRIBERS ONLY! Once more, it is time for a Giveaway to not one, but two of my Subscribers. "Anna's Irises" will be gifted with winners announced here in my next newsletter, February 28th. If you aren't already a Subscriber, you can sign up below. Good luck!    "Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature."
Gerard De Nerval The latest addition to the "Premiere Collection" Sultry, 30" x 40", Oil (Click here for purchasing information and to see in -room view) The Premiere Collection is comprised of original oil paintings on a large scale. They are the center piece of a room, entryway or workplace. All painted around the edges and ready to hang.
Click on painting image for more information Hello dear friends and collectors, With Christmas and all the holiday activities, I am running a little behind with notifying you of my recent paintings. Above are three pieces that were added in the last month or so that you may have missed. Embarking on a new year is always exciting and a little scary. Do I set new goals? what goals? do I just go along as I have been? One thing I know for sure... I appreciate every one of you who have been along with me on this painting journey. For some, many years. Your comments, kind remarks, sharing and collecting my art has touched and inspired me to no end. I thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart and wish you a radiant and healthy 2018! Nadia  Visit Nadia's Print Gallery at Imagekind. Prints in various sizes may be purchased unframed, framed or on canvas and delivered right to your door. Click HERE to see more.
 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  "Last Geraniums", SOLD 9" x 12" x 1.5" Oil on linen wrapped canvas Click here for purchasing information 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. ********** "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile will do." Mother Teresa
Visit my Print Gallery at Imagekind. Prints in various sizes may be purchased unframed, framed or on canvas and delivered right to your door. Click HERE to see more. and showing this month: "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! Ticket & info: www.valleyarts.org/progressiveparty  Purple Shades 24" x 24" x 1.5" Acrylic on wrapped canvas "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.  So happy to see "Allure" go to a wonderful home. 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 Click here for purchasing information "By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summers best of weather And autumns best of cheer." Helen Hunt Jackson  "Golden Waters", $ 450. 20" x 16" x 1.5" Oil on gallery wrapped canvas Click here for purchasing information Hello friends! In Virginia, we've been spending a lot of time inside with the humid hot summer days upon us. Not to rush our lives but thought I'd introduce a painting suggesting a taste of what's to come....the cool crisp days of autumn. Thick and rich brush strokes depict the clear blue skies reflected in the calm waters of a scene from low country USA. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions about any of my paintings and remember, free shipping on all orders unless otherwise noted. Visit my Print Gallery at Imagekind. Prints in various sizes may be purchased unframed, framed or on canvas and delivered right to your door. Click HERE to see more.  photo credit: Sharon Strite "Forgiveness is the smell that lavender gives out when you tread on it". Mark Twain While purple is the color of royalty, and pink the color of youth, lavender is femininity all grown up. It represents refinement, grace, and elegance. Lavender holds a sacred place in nature, and with its violet flowers is often considered the most delicate and precious. Wishing you a happy 4th of July!
 "A Moment in Time", $350. 12" x 12" oil on museum quality panel There are scenes and moments that are so thrilling to capture. What would we do without photography or painting? This latest original will be a part of my upcoming solo exhibition: Nadia Louderback New Works: Flowers and Swans held in May at the Smith House Galleries, Harrisonburg, VA. That is unless someone snaps it up before the show! Hold the time: Opening Reception May 5th, 5-8pm Wine & Cheese...chocolates...more info to come....  The fragrance of the rose, remains on the hand that gives it. - Unknown I took a risk cutting my long stemmed valentine roses. Whew, I was relieved it worked out and liked it so much in this vase, I painted it. The rich bordeaux red with the touch of light has this elusive feel of burnished gold roses. Double click on the image for more information. I hope you enjoy it!  Nadia & "Spring Magic", 36"x36" oil From Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at JMU : "Weather is beautiful today, warm, sunny. just right for a visit to the arboretum to enjoy the exhibit of paintings of Nadia Louderback. The exhibit is open 8 am to 4 pm weekdays. Stop in Soon. You'll feel the unique power behind how Nadia uses color to create her floral subjects when you first step foot into the Ed Center. Her exhibit gives a visual RUSH, that you won't want to miss! It feels like there is sunshine INSIDE the building with this exhibit. Come and feel the rush yourself... soon" Thank you Gail Turnbull and staff at Arboretum for your support. The exhibition will hang through the month of April. More information here: Nadia's Flower Exhibit
 "Dazzle me Pink", 11" x 11" print And now, I am delighted to announce the winner of the February Giveaway, "Dazzle me Pink"........ Barbara Thompson!!! Congratulations Barbara! An email is on its way to you. Click "paintings" on top of this page to view more art "Velvet Glow", SOLD 8" x 10" Oil on museum quality panel I know, it's not May yet but it sure feels like it here in Virginia. An unseasonably warm winter in February, and as always my heart and thoughts are with flowers. So, I've picked this latest gem for you! Paintings arrive with a wrought iron easel for display (my gift to you with purchase). Framing also offered. More HERE "I equate peonies with love because they're the first blooms of summer." Isaac Mizrahi  "Dazzle me Pink" 11" x 11" print I'm preparing to hang a beautiful floral show, showing March and April at Edith J. Carrier Arboratem & Batonical Gardens Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA. More to come...
Stay tuned subscribers... The winner of my February giveaway, "Dazzle me Pink", will be announced here, in my March newsletter. I'm contemplating giving away next, my remaining three "2017 Art and Inspiration Calendars". What do you think? |
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