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New Work Wednesday: A Trip Around the Island

11/2/2011

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My new painting this week is entitled A Trip Around the Island.
This painting layers Hawaiian maps, encaustic (wax), green sand and olivine (I purchased on the Big Island of Hawaii), metal, acrylic, acrylic media, and an image of a petroglyph on a small stretched canvas.

This is my all-time favorite petryoglyph from the Big Island of Hawaii because it symbolizes a trip around the entire island, which is what I got to experience during my 2-week artist residency there!
A Trip Around the Island by Mary C. Nasser
A Trip Around the Island
Back in St. Louis, a great time was had by all at Friday’s A Taste of Sophistication Art, Wine and Chocolate Reception at Wood Icing! It was a fun and yummy celebration! There's nothing quite like eating chocolate truffles, surrounded by art and artists, while watching the St. Louis Cardinals win the seventh game of the World Series!

Thank you for all the kind comments left on my October 19th blog post congratulating and wishing me well at the reception. Hope you enjoy the collages I created and posted below using photos I took Friday evening.
(Thanks, too, to Leslie Shewring of Blogging Your Way for teaching me this photo-collage technique!)
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Hope you are having a creative week!
Happy Mid-Week!
Mary
47 Comments
Tisha link
11/2/2011 01:09:40 am

Never heard of a petryoglyph. It is very beautiful.

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Daniel MacGregor link
11/2/2011 01:51:11 am

Really nice work. I have not heard of a petryoglyph either.

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eloise link
11/2/2011 02:37:39 am

what a great way to end your post, with chocolate.

i really like the way you used the metal medalion in your collage.

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Gloria Hamlin link
11/2/2011 03:37:22 am

I love your work Mary and its nice being your neighbor at Wood Icing.

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Marrianna link
11/2/2011 04:09:25 am

It's appropriate that I look at the chocolate on your blog AND listen to Holly Becker's Week 4 podcast. I really enjoy your blog, Mary, and I'm very happy that I subscribe via FeedBurner. Thank you.

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Rose Wilde link
11/2/2011 06:24:58 am

Mary,
This post is so nice and your photos are so beautful. Not to mentions your lovely art that graces the walls of Wood Icing. We arte so lucky to have you and your work in our gallery.
I always wish we could have more frequent visits since I enjoy your company so much. Hope you have a good day today.

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Sara link
11/2/2011 08:10:03 am

mmmmmmmmm CHOCOLATE!

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Kae Pea
11/2/2011 09:04:51 am

Love yor photos and of course your art! Always so great to see you snd hang out :) xokp

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Dawson Morgan link
11/2/2011 09:15:00 am

Thanks Mary love your work. Nice pics you caught the atmosphere well.

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Heather Haymart link
11/2/2011 02:43:01 pm

This is wonderful Mary. Thank you for taking the time to create such a unique and creative document of our evening.

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Mary Beth link
11/2/2011 03:05:43 pm

Fabulous. Love the pics. And I also like this new painting a lot!!

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Teri Roughen link
11/2/2011 04:24:58 pm

love the collages. I'm learning so much on BYW too.
Teri

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Theresa link
11/2/2011 06:13:12 pm

Hi Mary, I really love this piece & how you added the Pele goddess medal in & your other elements. Have a great week! Theresa

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Becca link
11/2/2011 11:46:49 pm

Hi Mary, your Trip around the Island piece is so pretty! I love the wax, and would love to use that more in my work someday. Nice chocolate too...yum!

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Lanie
11/3/2011 12:24:08 am

Love the pics Mary. Nice to get a glimpse of the show since I couldn't make it.

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Lauren link
11/3/2011 11:18:12 am

Your petryoglyph is beautiful and your photo collage as well! Congratulations, and great work!

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Heather Foust link
11/3/2011 04:47:06 pm

Love your new piece! I want to go to Hawaii! Yummm I could eat all that chocolate!!! I am drooling.

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Shelle link
11/3/2011 05:18:35 pm

The textures & colours are divine, but the post has left me with a major need for a chocolate fix ;)

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Daniele Valois link
11/3/2011 05:21:27 pm

Love this. Love. I also didn't get to visit last week, so let me tell you now how much I loved this last piece too. You're so talented. I am in awe!

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peggy aplSEEDS link
11/3/2011 05:23:23 pm

i really enjoy looking at all the patterns and textures of your work. and your photo collage is great!

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Robin Panzer Art Studio 33 link
11/3/2011 05:31:53 pm

Oh my gosh art and chocolate! I am green with envy, looks like a fabulous event. Lovely new painting! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #10 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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Linda Robinson link
11/3/2011 06:15:37 pm

Your Art is so different than what I am used to seeing.. I just love that.. You are so creative..

Happy PPF

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Ayala Art link
11/3/2011 06:29:09 pm

I love the painting, but now I want chocolates!!

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pointypix link
11/3/2011 08:25:22 pm

your art is so original and distinctive. is the petryoglyph the black symbol on your piece? i love it-reminds me of a design i created for a tattoo a while ago!

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NatashaMay link
11/3/2011 08:49:28 pm

Looks like you had fun! :) Love your painting. I adore the texture that you create. :)

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Annette G link
11/3/2011 10:21:00 pm

Loving your latest artwork, so many fabulous textures and love the design. Thank you for sharing these great pictures. Happy PPF, Annette x

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carlarey link
11/3/2011 11:44:10 pm

Love this petroglyph, and what it represents. The reception looks like a great time.

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Faye link
11/4/2011 01:21:55 am

Mary, your art is amazing. Love the look of the encaustic, something that I haven't tried yet. And the pictures you shared look like it was a fun time. Faye

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Carol
11/4/2011 01:45:31 am

Love petroglyphs! Love your art piece ~ Welcome back ~ I loved Hawaii ~thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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Anne link
11/4/2011 01:55:45 am

Loving all the textures weaving together. Beautiful!

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Kathy link
11/4/2011 02:12:52 am

Wine, truffles and art sound just about right to me, and your painting is equally rich and luscious!

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Paula - Buenos Aires link
11/4/2011 03:09:51 am

Great photo collage to see glimpses of your experience there.
The tesxtures of your work are so interesting.

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Teri C link
11/4/2011 06:12:34 am

I just love your Hawaiian paintings! So creative.

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Megan link
11/4/2011 07:10:51 am

Love seeing your interesting combinations of media. Beautiful! Happy PPF!

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Heather Stillufsen link
11/4/2011 08:03:22 am

hi there,
your work is really neat! I love the hawaii piece.
Chocolate looks scrumptious, too!
art, artists and chocolate? what could be better. Fun post!
Happy PPF,
Heather

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evelyn link
11/4/2011 11:35:43 am

The work looks really interesting. Love the thick "paint" and all the different materials. And the chocolate looks yummy too - seems like a lovely event.

Evelyn

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Kimberly Jones link
11/4/2011 12:17:05 pm

Your photo collages are stunning Mary! Isn't that a fun technique? I'm learning so much from BYW and I'm so glad that I discovered your blog there! Now if I just had some of that yummy chocolate...

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Christine link
11/4/2011 01:25:35 pm

beautiful texture and colour in your petroglyph. Love the truffles too!

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Pop Art Minis link
11/4/2011 03:47:37 pm

Amazing post...amazing collage painting! Love your work!

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Elisa Choi link
11/4/2011 07:08:39 pm

Lovely artwork Mary! I love the materials that you used for this piece. Some I have never heard of.. this piece is very unique and just sums up your wonderful trip!

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Janet link
11/5/2011 07:54:43 am

Your painting, "A Trip Around the Island" is fantastic! I love all the layers, and everywhere I look there's something new to discover.

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Melisa link
11/5/2011 10:44:12 am

Love the addition of the volcano token!

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Victoria link
11/6/2011 02:36:09 am

Wow...stunning piece..gorgeous Mary..thanks for sharing your beautiful art and wonderful photos..what a treat!
Victoria

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andrea link
11/6/2011 08:31:18 am

Love the texture and different "stuff" you put in your work,and your photos look like you had a totally wonderful experience as well!

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Jen link
11/6/2011 11:26:17 am

Oh my gosh...my favorites - yummy art & yummy chocolate!! Looks wonderful. :)

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Eeli link
11/6/2011 06:31:06 pm

Very beautiful brown tones You have catched! I like best the chocolate photo :)
Eeli

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leslie link
11/8/2011 07:39:34 am

Hi Mary, looks like you mastered the collage techniques I showed you!!! Great job and I agree, good photos and who doesn't want a bit of those chocolates you shared!!! Take care, leslie

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