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New Work Wednesday & Lofty Goal Check In!

12/27/2011

43 Comments

 
My new painting this week is entitled The Climb.
My painting layers a Hawaiian map, encaustic (wax), mica, text, olivine, Wood Icing and acrylic on a small stretched canvas._
The Climb by Mary C. Nasser
The Climb by Mary C. Nasser
Below are 2 details of the work:_
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It’s also time to check in on my lofty goal I set in May of making 1 painting a week for the rest of the year…
This is the 35th week, and I have 34 new paintings and 1 WIP to show for it!
What I have discovered these past 35 weeks is that deadlines make all the difference.

Below are images of some of the new paintings I created in 2011.
(I added confetti and candles to celebrate!)
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Happy New Year!
Mary^
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43 Comments
Sue link
12/27/2011 11:20:33 pm

It's nice to see several of your pieces in one spot. They are really spectacular.

In 2011, I committed to a daily journal drawing. Some weeks were really hard! I think I'll back off and in 2012 commit to one painting per week. I think that is a good goal.

Are you still going to commit to 1 painting per week in 2012? I've really enjoyed looking at this series of paintings.

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:12:28 am

Thank you, Sue.
How wonderful that you committed to a daily journal drawing in 2011. I can imagine that some weeks were hard!
Excellent to hear that you are committing to one painting per week in 2012! Hooray!

I have thought about it, and am going to commit to 1 painting a week in 2012. Thank you for asking, Sue!
I have really enjoyed having that goal each week, along with the deadline, and have so appreciated the positive and supportive comments from readers like you!

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LeAnn link
12/27/2011 11:21:33 pm

I love your 2011 retrospective! Beautiful work!!

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:14:40 am

Thank you very much, LeAnn!
Don't know that I could have done it without the encouragement and support of readers like yourself! :)

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Deb Prewitt link
12/28/2011 12:16:37 am

Your paitings are so inspiring. And it is nice to see them all together and see the continuity like that. I agree that deadlines are valuable, especially for those of us who have primarily been in the '9-5 work force' forever. Deadlines are how we determine if we are successful or valuable. The other idea is intention. Less demanding than deadline but equally as powerful. Good luck in 2012.

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:19:11 am

Thank you, Deb. You are so right, that for those of us with full-time jobs, deadlines can be the determining factor for success. And your insight about intention is just as important. Good luck to you in 2012, too!

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Marrianna link
12/28/2011 03:20:18 am

Love the 2011 retrospective. Great work and congratulations on meeting your lofty goal.

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:19:57 am

Thank you, Marrianna!
Happy New Year!!

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Heather Haymart link
12/28/2011 11:44:57 am

Oh my gosh Mary! You are so inspiring! These pieces are so amazing! I would love to try a loft goal like that.

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:21:19 am

Oh my gosh, Heather, you and your dream of opening your own gallery is so inspiring! It has been a wonderful experience for me to display my work with yours at Wood Icing!

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Amy O'Toole link
12/28/2011 07:49:29 pm

Wow, your paintings are really gorgeous and different! I am inspired by your lofty goal, I need to set some deadlines for myself!

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:23:53 am

Thank you so much, Amy.
Glad my goal inspired you.
It's been amazing to meet so many creative people like you and make connections and gain insights on creativity. :)

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Roy A Ackerman, PhD, EA @ Cerebrations.biz link
12/28/2011 08:55:05 pm

I can feel the burn of the climb! Very creative!

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:25:10 am

Ha! Thanks, Roy! Your comment was very creative!

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cynthia eloise link
12/28/2011 11:32:43 pm

congrats on meeting your goal. i'm going to set a goal for next year. starting jan 1 i'm posting a doddle a day for 2012.

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:34:03 am

Cythia, congrats on setting the goad of posting a doodle a day for 2012! That's fantastic!! Thank you for your comment. :)

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Sweet Posy Dreams link
12/28/2011 11:40:15 pm

Wonderful body of work!

Lynette - Sweet Posy Dreams
Blogging Buddies

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:35:41 am

Thank you, Lynette! So great being on Etsy's Blogging Buddies team with you!

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Keeping It Indie link
12/28/2011 11:56:27 pm

WOW - congratulations! I did not paint once this year. Printmaking has been taking up all of my time but I plan to paint this year. I miss it quite a bit.

Brandi - Blogging Buddies

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Mary C. Nasser link
12/29/2011 07:43:17 am

Thanks, Brandi! Congratulations on printmaking taking up all of your time this year. :) That's a good thing! Nice to hear you will fit in some painting that you miss, too. Happy New Year!

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Julie Delves link
12/29/2011 11:52:05 am

Beautiful work Mary! I love it.

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Diana Evans link
12/29/2011 01:05:27 pm

oh wow!!! what a wonderful new painting Mary!!! and the montage of all of them....looks amazing!!! wishing you a wonderful 2012!!!

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Robin Panzer Art Studio 33 link
12/29/2011 01:06:42 pm

Mary it's wonderful to see your paintings all together! What a productive year you've had! Happy New Year and Happy Paint Party Friday! #2 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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Robin Panzer Art Studio 33 link
12/29/2011 01:10:54 pm

Stopped back to say Happy Birthday! (Mine was last week on PPF too!) Hope you have a spectacular day!

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JKW link
12/29/2011 01:23:34 pm

I love maps, so incorporating them into paintings have been a treat for me. Blessings, Janet PPF

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NatashaMay link
12/29/2011 05:48:49 pm

Congrats on accomplishing and sticking to your set goal. :)) Your paintings are a dream to watch. Happy New Year, Mary!! May all your set goals come true next year as well. :) And Happy Birthday!

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carlarey link
12/29/2011 09:47:23 pm

Wow, seeing a lot of your pieces together is really impressive. It really shows off how distinct your style is.

You're right, having a goal or a deadline makes a tremendous difference in the amount of work that gets done.

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laurie link
12/29/2011 10:03:02 pm

Happy Birthday, oh how I love to come and see your beautiful work, it always wows me, everytime.

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Carol link
12/29/2011 10:27:23 pm

Awesome! Love the presentation of all your wonderful paintings ~ Great job ~ Very creative! ~
~ ~~ Happy New Year to you ~ namaste, Carol, Share the Creative Journey ~ Happy PPF ^_^

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TimelessRituals link
12/29/2011 10:42:33 pm

I'll be waiting for your 2012 new journeys!!
Happy New Year!!

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Faye link
12/29/2011 10:51:39 pm

Mary, your "climb" art is spectacular. The texture and the shininess make me want to feel it. I loved seeing all the paintings together. What an accomplishment.

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Gloria J Zucaro link
12/29/2011 10:55:03 pm

I love seeing all the pieces you have completed and so glad you reached your goal that you set for your self. I hear it is your birthday,too. Have a wonderful birthday and a great year, Mary!

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Carolyn Dube link
12/29/2011 11:41:37 pm

Congratulations for making your goal & all that art goodness!!!! The way you have created texture mixed with the metallics in this weeks art is amazing!

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Jaime Haney link
12/30/2011 01:48:24 am

What an accomplishment to have so many paintings done and within your goal! Congratulations, they are beautiful. You have enough for a great show! You are so right about the deadlines.

Happy New Year! I hope 2012 is just as productive :)
Jaime

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kat link
12/30/2011 04:25:57 am

perfectly wonderful ! Happy 2012 to you

- KAT -

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Tammie link
12/30/2011 04:33:52 am

how wonderful that deadlines turned out to be a muse for you. this piece is wonderful!

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EVA link
12/30/2011 04:51:51 am

Beautiful painting. I love the colours and textures and the phrase is perfect!

Happy New Year (and Happy Birthday), Mary!

All the best for 2012!

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Mari link
12/30/2011 07:22:28 am

Great job, you are a very consistent and disciplined artists. Happy new year

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Carol Samsel
12/30/2011 09:39:45 am

Great paintings and so grand that you were able to accomplish your goal! I find I do better if I give myself a deadline too :0)

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Elisa Choi link
12/30/2011 05:58:31 pm

Congrats on your paintings Mary. They are wonderful creations. Looking forward to more painting from you. Happy 2012!

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glorv1 link
1/2/2012 11:46:41 pm

Mary your work is just awesome. I always love your maps. Here's wishing you a great new year. Happy New Year!

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'me' link
1/12/2012 07:20:24 am

I love your work! You are very talented ! ( actually i'm a bit jealous ;) )

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Joyce link
1/18/2012 05:09:57 pm

The look stunning all together like that! Usually I look at your work very close up, and one at a time and they are beautiful. Viewed as a group this way you can see connections in the paintings. Very nice!

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