Blog – Page 28 – NANCY HILDEBRAND

23 Jul 2006

Drawing

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art | 0

I was not looking forward to starting a required drawing class: it triggered memories of my childhood art class experiences, where the overzealous local artists would actually erase my work and draw in the shapes for me. I have never … Continued

18 Jul 2006

Closure

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art, Communication | 0

Do you ever feel lonely after finishing a book? Either reading or writing one? I always do. Perhaps it’s because I read such long books. I finally read Dickens “The Old Curiosity Shop.” I don’t recommend it – it wasn’t … Continued

5 Jun 2006

100 drawings

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art | 0

“Not a day without line” – Paul Klee This week I’ve been assigned to draw 100 drawings. Learn to not go a day without line, without sketching. If I take a minute here to add up all the things I’ve … Continued

21 Apr 2006

Spring leaves

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Nature | 0

Have you noticed the leaves this week? It’s like driving through an impressionist painting along the #1 highway. Look quick, this will only last a few says. The leaves are at that exact stage of unfurling that you can see … Continued

20 Apr 2006

Paris

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art | 0

April 20, 2006 Spring was about receiving â€“ collecting imagery that I will explore in my paintings for years. We traveled through Germany and France taking in great museums as well as the light of Provence that inspired the impressionists. … Continued

30 Jan 2006

Tea

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Food | 0

I forgot my passion for tea – ever since my love affair with JJ Bean began about six months ago.Â In 2000, I made special blends for my family for Christmas.Â In 2001 I threw a tea-themed bridal shower.Â I … Continued

21 Jan 2006

German 101

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Communication | 0

I have always planned to learn more languages – but have been stalled at my French plateau.Â You get to a certain point with a language and it’s really difficult to advance.Â I’ve forgotten most of my ancient Greek, even … Continued

26 Dec 2005

December light

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art, Genealogy, Nature | 0

The light at four reminded me of winter in Saskatchewan. Golden glowing against the houses and bare trees.Â The plus ten weather here drew me outside, and the light made everything photogenic.Â The trees’ shadows against the stucco.Â The wires, … Continued

10 Dec 2005

Painting

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Art | 0

I just spent four hours working on eight different paintings.Â They are all over the house – on the kitchen table, the island, the cupboard, the bed, the couch, the floor.Â Everywhere except the coffee table, where most of the … Continued

9 Dec 2005

Why not work less?

by DelightFilledArt | Posted in: Faith | 0

I stayed in bed until twenty minutes before I needed to leave for work. I tried to think of a good excuse to stay home – I’m sick (…and tired of going to work), work is boring at this time … Continued