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"Tea Time" Art Magnet by Nancy Lefko by NancyLefkoCollageArt
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"Ooh La Latte" Art Magnet by Nancy Lefko by NancyLefkoCollageArt
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"Blue Lagoon" Art Magnet by Nancy Lefko by NancyLefkoCollageArt
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"Appletini" Art Magnet by Nancy Lefko by NancyLefkoCollageArt
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"Lemon Drop" Art Magnet by Nancy Lefko by NancyLefkoCollageArt
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"Cosmo Time" Art Magnet by Nancy Lefko by NancyLefkoCollageArt
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© Nancy Lefko

Upcoming Workshops

As summer winds down, my workshop schedule heats up and I find myself gathering supplies and creating guides and collage sheets for my students.

First up will be MORE ART JOURNAL PAGES at INK ABOUT IT in Westford, MA. On Saturday, September 7th I'll be offering two sessions: 10am-1pm and another from 2:30pm-5:30pm. We'll use more techniques and materials than in the first ART JOURNAL PAGES class that I taught there this summer, but no previous experience is needed for this follow-up class.

Later in September, on Saturday the 28th, I'll be at ECLECTIC PAPERIE'S studio space in Hampton Falls, NH teaching MIXED MEDIA ART JOURNALING from 10am-1pm. Venture into the world of art journaling, an expressive outlet and playground for your creativity. Explore a variety of techniques and materials while creating art for art’s sake; art that is yours alone and uniquely “you.” All levels are welcome.

Over Columbus Day weekend, on Saturday, October 12th, I'll be teaching LITTLE BOOK OF SECRETS at the ART IS...YOU art retreat in Stamford, CT. Big things come in small packages and the same can be said for art journals! Using small canvases, paint distressing techniques and embellishments, we’ll create texture-rich journal covers. Mixed media and collage techniques will fill our accordion-style, pint-sized pages with special thoughts.

The end of October finds me back at ECLECTIC PAPERIE for MIXED MEDIA MANIA on the 26th from 10am-2pm. Color, color and more color! Unleash your creativity with acrylic paints, oil pastels, water-soluble crayons, decorative papers and inks. Use ordinary objects as print-makers to add texture and design, and create canvases that burst with color and originality! We’ll play with layer upon layer of media infused with design and texture. Think “fingers covered in paint, inks and gel medium” while creating canvases that evolve and grow and reflect the beauty of the individual.

I hope that if you're in the area, you can join me for some artful fun at one of my live workshops.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ FRESH

Summer is the time for FRESH fruit and veggies at the Farmer's Market, so what a perfect prompt for Illustration Friday.

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

This original mixed media collage, on gallery wrapped canvas, is available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ CHILDREN

"I owe my CHILDREN much more than they owe me."

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

© Nancy Lefko

En Plein Air

It's not often that I take to my art journal with only a pencil, pen and watercolor set, but today I wanted to practice en plein air painting (well, almost...I was on the screen porch) and needed but a few art supplies. I must say that I truly enjoyed the simplicity of using only watercolors and I see myself using them more often in the future.

In a couple of months we'll be walking the beach in Maine and if we are lucky like last year, son #3 and I will find a moon jelly or two. Granted, the colors won't be anything like this, but a find such as this is exciting all the same.



© Nancy Lefko

Surtex 2013

Despite a rain-soaked day, my best friend and I ferried across the Hudson River from New Jersey to the Jacob Javitz Convention Center in Mid-Town Manhattan.


Our hopes to see the skyline, and the spire on the new World Trade Center, were dashed...but we were nonetheless excited to attend the SURTEX: Selling & Licensing Original Art & Design Show.




It's a thrill to see my artwork on display in the Artistic Designs Group booth and equally fun to get a chance to chat in person with my agent Julie Ager and her mother and business partner, Mary Ann.


Although our plans to wander downtown changed due to the soggy nature of the day, it was still a fun and worthwhile trip into the city. I'm hoping that soon I can share the news of new licensing opportunities on the horizon.

Illustration Friday ~ FUTURE

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss you'll land among the stars"...and your FUTURE will be bright!

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

Art print of this collage is available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

New Series

My latest series, SEASIDE, is complete and ready for the design board at Surtex.


In just two short weeks I'll be headed once again to New York City to meet with my agent, Julie, from Artistic Designs Group and walk the EXPANSIVE floor at the Jacob Javitz Center.


Hopefully Mother Nature will shine upon us and it will be a lovely day as it was last year, and we can take in a bit of city strolling as well.





© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ URBAN

The prompt over at Illustration Friday is URBAN...not a word that usually fits my artwork. However, I created this piece while yearning a bit for New York City and the majestic skyscrapers.

To see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ EGG

Appropriately, for the Easter weekend, the prompt at Illustration Friday is EGG.

I'm a happy mom this weekend, as all three chicks are back in the nest for the holiday.

Happy Easter, everyone...

...and to see the myriad of takes on the prompt, hop on over to Illustration Friday and check out all of the marvelous artwork there is to see. (Okay, I couldn't resist saying "hop" :)

© Nancy Lefko

Winners!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Stamper's Big White Pen giveaway. The four lucky ladies who'll be receiving this great pen are:

Jeanne
Melody
Kim Mailhot
Tiffany McGuckin

I'll be contacting the winners and the pens will be on their way.

Thanks again to the generous folks at Faber-Castell's Design Memory Craft for providing the pens.

Art Licensing...Off and Running!

I've been involved in the world of art licensing for about eighteen months and I'm delighted to have received my very first product samples. These photo frames are manufactured by Designs Combined Inc. who've also produced wall canvases with my artwork.

I'll be headed to Surtex in New York City this May and will again meet with my agent, Julie, of Artistic Designs Group...and have the great fun of walking the floor taking in all the eye candy!

Before long I'll have more samples to share as I'm working with additional manufacturers...can't wait!

Stamper's Big White Pen GIVEAWAY!

COMMENTS ARE CLOSED ~ WINNER ANNOUNCED SHORTLY ~ THANKS FOR ENTERING

The kind folks from Faber-Castell's DESIGN MEMORY CRAFT division have provided their new Stamper's Big White Pen for the students in my upcoming art journaling classes. But you don't need to be a student in my class to receive a complimentary pen...as they've also given me some for a giveaway.


Before using the pen in my workshops, I wanted to try it out in my art journal. It truly is like no other white pen I've tried (and I've tried A LOT.) It has, what I can best describe, as a large bullet nib which seems like stiff foam. The application of the white India ink is smooth, and I daresay, creamy. It glides on effortlessly, with opaque coverage, especially noticeable on darker surfaces.


Noticeable on my journal pages, the pen is handy for making little circles simply by pressing straight down with the circular, bullet nib. I also used the pen for doodling, writing, rubber-stamping and filling in areas with solid white.


If you'd like a chance to win one of four Stamper's Big White Pens, just leave a comment here, telling me where you might find a use for this great new product. If you're not sure, you can just say 'hi'...in either case, make sure you've included contact information to be included in the giveaway. Winners will be chosen by random number generator on Sunday March 24th.

GOOD LUCK!

© Nancy Lefko

Art Journaling by Somerset Studio ~ Winter 2013

Thanks to the editors of Art Journaling for selecting one of my journal pages to highlight lettering styles. It's always a fun surprise to find your artwork in a magazine you love!



© Stampington, Inc. and Nancy Lefko

Somerset Studio ~ March/April 2013

Today's mail brought the newest issue of Somerset Studio magazine which includes my article "Journaling in Aqua."


I'm especially thrilled that the editors chose to use the journal page featuring the photo of my parents on their wedding day.


Just an FYI should you happen to read this article...a typo might lead you to believe that for a soft look on your journal page I suggest using an ink pad through "waste"...actually, use that ink pad through "sequin waste" and you'll be far more pleased!


© Stampington, Inc. and Nancy Lefko