New Work Wednesday: Mapped

1/4/2012

My new painting this week is entitled Mapped.
This painting layers 2 Hawaiian maps (one vintage), encaustic (wax), text, metallic tape, Wood Icing, acrylic media and acrylic on a small stretched canvas.

It’s also time to announce that I will be continuing my lofty goal I set in May...
to finish and post 1 painting a week until the end of the year!

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes last week, too.
Now I'm asking that positive thoughts be sent my 10-year-old puppy's way.
Daphne was just diagnosed yesterday with chronic bronchitis.
She's a family member that often makes it into my blog posts!
I feel hopeful and grateful that the prognosis for treating her chronic bronchitis is good,
but any wishes sent Daphne's way would be cherished!

Daphne had a great Christmas...especially with her candy-cane-shaped-rawhide!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog!
Happy New Year!
Mary^

56 Comments

Christie Cottage link

1/3/2012 08:53:57 pm

I hope Daphne improves!

Love the new work of art!

Stopping by from Blogging Buddies

<><
http://christiecottage.blogspot.com

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 07:07:38 am

Thank you so much!
Appreciate it!

Ramon

1/3/2012 08:55:45 pm

Hope Daphne is doing well and on her way to a recovery. Happy New Year!

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 07:08:35 am

Thank you for wishing Daphne a speedy recovery.
Happy New Year to you, too, Ramon!

Carolina HeartStrings link

1/3/2012 09:36:50 pm

Love your work and the mixture of mediums. And as a doggy-mommies ourselves we feel for ya. Hugs to you and pats to Daphne..... Alessa & Tammie

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 07:10:08 am

Thank you Alessa & Tammie!
Your comment is so sweet!
Isn't being a pet-parent the best?
Gave Daphne a pat for you two. :)

Susie Tenzer link

1/3/2012 10:04:36 pm

belated happy birthday, Mary! Wishing you & Daphne the best!

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 07:13:57 am

Happy New Year, Suzie!
~Mary

Amanda link

1/3/2012 10:22:08 pm

Great artwork! Love the map!

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 07:14:36 am

Thank you very much, Amanda!

sherrill Pearson

1/4/2012 12:31:13 am

I instantly fell in love with this darling little dog. I hope with all my heart that she will be controlled and have a good quality of life.

I think she would be more comfortable though if her nail were cut. Or maybe they have just come due for a clipping. It's hard on them to walk like that. Much love for both of you.

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 07:18:22 am

Sherrill, thank you for sending your love to us.
I instantly fell in love with Daphne, too! :)
She is already feeling better! :) No coughing in the night anymore!
Daphne and I also adore her wonderful vet, who gives her regular "pedicures and treats!"

Keeping It Indie link

1/4/2012 01:52:33 am

Oh no - big hugs to Daphne and well wishes that she feels better soon from me and from my pup Chloe ;-)

Hugs, Brandi
via Etsy Blog Team

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 08:23:54 am

Thank you for the big hugs, Brandi!
Hugs back to you and your pup, Chloe ;-)

LeAnn link

1/4/2012 07:02:17 am

Love the color and texture in your Hawaiian maps --- and your puppy is SO-o-oooo CUTE!

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 08:34:37 am

Thank you very much, LeAnn! :)

Gypsy ~ Kimberly link

1/4/2012 02:27:28 pm

lots of healing energies and thought are sent to Daphne <3 Your newest art is beautiful, too! I love it!!!

Mary C. Nasser link

1/5/2012 08:48:19 am

Thank you for sending lots of healing energies and thoughts to my Daphne! :)
And thank you for complimenting my newest art.

Dee Hull link

1/5/2012 11:28:43 am

Aw I hope Daphne makes a full recovery! Congrats on making your goal! I hope 2012 is a wonderful year for you and your family!! Thanks for the follow and I'm following you back now! ^__^

laurie link

1/5/2012 11:00:02 pm

that is a lofty goal, beautiful!
Hope Daphne continues to improve,

Carolyn Dube link

1/5/2012 11:03:16 pm

Sends truck loads of good thoughts to Daphne for a full recovery! Love how you used the textures and colors in today's art! Looking forward to seeing all you create with your 2012 goal!

Red Morning Studios link

1/5/2012 11:23:18 pm

Wonderful work!

via Blogging buddies

Carol link

1/5/2012 11:28:02 pm

Beautiful painting ~ love it ~ sending healing energy to your doggie ~ Hope mine doesn't get my horrid cold ~ ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

Geri link

1/5/2012 11:33:03 pm

Beautiful work...wishing Daphne a complete recovery and you a belated Happy Birthday! Thanks for joining in the Word for 2012 blog hop. I hope you complete your lofty goal of 1 painting per week!

JKW link

1/5/2012 11:58:50 pm

I love the mixed media painting you do and of course the maps. My favorites. Blessings and prayers for Daphne. Some times our fur kids are tougher than we realize. Blessings, Janet PPF

gloria link

1/6/2012 12:45:25 am

Oh, I hope Daphne gets well soon. She is darling. Love the painting of your "Mapped." Great work as always. ::sending healing thoughts for little Daphne::

mimi torchia boothby watercolors link

1/6/2012 01:13:08 am

congrats on your goal. One painting a week is pretty reasonable. and i hope your dog gets better fast! happy PPF!

Faye link

1/6/2012 01:29:22 am

Mary, the radiance of this painting is so gorgeous! It fairly glows. As for your Daphne, I said a prayer for her well being. And for you because she is "family".

Mari link

1/6/2012 02:29:44 am

Happy new year to you too

Pointypix link

1/6/2012 02:41:50 am

I love this piece Mary, the metallic colours are divine!

Sending huge positive thoughts and wishes to wee Daphne, she's a sweetheart and I really hope she can recover from this. Dogs are absolutely what make my house a home!

carlarey link

1/6/2012 03:28:03 am

Your new painting is great, but it's going to get ignored next to your adorable Daphne. Hope she's back to perfect health soon.

Annette G link

1/6/2012 04:12:58 am

Oh wow love your new painting and sending healing wishes to Daphne. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Hugs Annette x

Ayala Art link

1/6/2012 04:24:47 am

I hope your doggy feels better1 So sad when they are sick! Best wishes, woof woof (that was from my dog too)

Victoria link

1/6/2012 04:56:52 am

Gorgeous art Mary!! Marvelous! how I wonder what it would be like to join all your symbolic maps all as one....pretty massive collage-map that would be to see and explore!
Wishing you a magical 2012!
Victoria

Victoria link

1/6/2012 04:58:03 am

PS: hope your puppy feels all sparkly real soon!

Daniele link

1/6/2012 05:40:44 am

I am just loving the green this week. Wow, this is stunning. And that doggie...love!

Sheri Cook link

1/6/2012 08:14:37 am

Your LOFTY GOAL will be reached and we hope to enjoy each work as you go along. Hugs to that really CUTE Daphne!
Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

Tracey Fletcher King link

1/6/2012 08:59:24 am

I love your collages and look forward to every new piece with baited breathe... just amazing...xx

TimelessRituals link

1/6/2012 04:11:35 pm

Tha's beautiful, as always!! :)

Kristin Dudish link

1/6/2012 11:30:46 pm

Wow, Mary! All of the texture in this piece is a feast for the eyes!
Daphne is a sweetie - I love that photo... I just want to give her a great big hug :)

xo
Kristin

maggie

1/6/2012 11:30:59 pm

I love the textures and colors, the grid pattern...just everything about this painting!

The best of healing wishes for Daphne! She's adorable!

NatashaMay link

1/7/2012 01:22:02 am

Wonderful mixed media piece! :) Keeping your puppy in my thoughts. Wishing her well. :)

geckostone link

1/7/2012 02:13:36 am

Beautiful painting as always, Mary! Love and Light are sent Daphne's way for healing, she's a doll !!!

Belinda link

1/7/2012 03:28:25 am

Mary, what a great piece! And I love your goal for 2012! You are such a talented artist, I know you can do it!! And all my positive thoughts and healing energies will be going Daphne's way! <3 May you have a Happy New Year!!

Nordljus link

1/7/2012 03:48:48 am

Wonderful work, love all the layers and colours! Happy belated birthday to you, and all my best wishes for your sweet dog! Hope she'll be okay!

Geralyn link

1/7/2012 08:22:58 am

Mary: What's with our pups? We just figured out our Bella is lactose intollerant. Hope Daphne can kick the bronchitis thing. She is so sweet with her puppy paw jacket and Christmas treat! Thx for the inspiration ... I'm going to go WRITE DOWN my goals for 2012! Keeping them in my head just doesn't work. Happy PPF on Saturday!

Lisa WrightStuff link

1/8/2012 05:36:26 am

I hope Daphne is on the mend. poor little pooch.

As you are such a map lady, I thought you might be interested in this postcard challenge. I am taking part - and around 50 others.
http://art-and-sole.blogspot.com/2011/12/postcard-challenge-2012.html

Robin link

1/8/2012 07:24:58 am

Oh Gosh Mary I sure hope sweet little Daphne heals quickly! Love all the textures in your painting! Happy PPF!

Jen link

1/8/2012 02:38:49 pm

Ahhh! Daphne is so sweet and another wonderful piece this week! Happy New Year! :)

Nicole Campanella link

1/9/2012 03:13:01 am

Great art piece. I have really enjoyed your blog.
Nicole/Beadwright

Create With Joy link

1/9/2012 10:33:57 am

Dear Mary,

Happy belated birthday to you! I hope that by the time you get this, Daphne is well on the road to recovery! :-)

I wanted to invite you to share your work at my new Inspire Me Monday blog party. I know my readers would enjoy your art!

Happy 2012 to you! :-)

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.com

Create With Joy link

1/9/2012 08:21:54 pm

Thanks for sharing this at Inspire Me Monday - I just love this piece!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.com

mandy at eight is enough

1/10/2012 04:45:13 pm

Oh fantastic...oh..hope all goes well..i am getting a new puppy Saturday..i am very excited!...xxx

KAT link

1/12/2012 03:07:46 am

Well wishes to you pup His ears are so sweet looking

Our dog is a member of the family also and my cat too althougn she really doesn't care
Love your art !

- KAT-