Fannie Narte

Hope--The Sketchbook Project 2012--Slideshow

2012-01-28T00:02:00.004-06:00

Hope--The Sketchbook Project 2012, #6

2012-01-28T00:01:00.001-06:00

Growing is Forever--An Inspiring Video

2012-01-27T09:11:00.000-06:00

Songs of Friendship, Mixed Media Original

2012-01-27T00:01:00.004-06:00

Songs of Friendship, Mixed Media Original on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 8"© 2012 Fannie NarteFOR SALE Laughter, sipping tea, sharing, caring, trust, safe, nonjudgmental, encouragement, love, acceptance, understanding, kindness, truth, hugs, thankfulness . . . these are Songs of Friendship. Sing Songs of Friendship . . .

Songs of Courage, Mixed Media Original

2012-01-26T00:01:00.008-06:00

Songs of Courage, Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas, 8" x 8"© 2012 Fannie Narte FOR SALE THE INSPIRATION Life can be fun when we see as a child and when we feel free to be silly. Life also has its challenges. Although we are never alone, during these times, we may feel lonely, and fear can creep in and steal the light. Sometimes we may even feel paralyzed and no matter how hard we try

Hope--The Sketchbook Project 2012, #5

2012-01-25T14:36:00.000-06:00

Hope--The Sketchbook Project--4

2012-01-24T07:48:00.000-06:00

Hope--The Sketchbook Project--3

2012-01-23T12:17:00.001-06:00

Hope--The Sketchbook Project--2

2012-01-22T23:00:00.002-06:00

The Sketchbook Project 2012, #2 © 2012 Fannie Narte I began work on this sketchbook while traveling to Hawaii. I think that's what inspired this page. But now I see how this could also represent President Obama, too, since he was born in Hawaii. The "d" in "Dear Journal" is made from two morphed dried gourds, images that show up in my work quite frequently these days . . . Dear Journal,

Songs of My Heart--Abstract #5

2012-01-21T12:46:00.001-06:00

Songs of My Heart, Abstract #5, Textile Painting, 21" x 27" Close-up view© 2012 Fannie Narte This is the largest size I've done in my abstract series. Can I go bigger? Sure . . . in time, after I finish playing with this size. This is a look at the entire piece, resting on my table. Have a fun and safe weekend!

Hope--The Sketchbook Project 2012

2012-01-20T11:36:00.001-06:00

Cover, The Sketchbook Project 2012 © 2012 Fannie Narte What a good feeling to be able to say: "I'm done. It's in the mail." This sketchbook is based on my journal entry dated, Tuesday, January 20, 2009, the inauguration of President Barack Obama, titled "Hope." THE INSPIRATION tuesday, january 20, 2009 dear journal, today i heard a song that made my heart rejoice, rejoice with hope,

Abstract Crayon Painting--What???

2012-01-12T12:14:00.001-06:00

© 2012 Fannie Narte How Did I Do This? 1 Stretched Canvas + 6 boxes of crayons (12-pack) + glue + board (to glue crayons) + heat gun and/or hair dryer + playfulness = MAGIC © 2012 Fannie Narte Now what would happen if I used Neocolors instead of crayons, and if I used fabric instead of a stretched canvas? Have a magical day! ♥♫♥

Abstract #4--Textile Painting

2012-01-11T16:14:00.001-06:00

Abstract #3--Textile Painting

2012-01-10T07:44:00.002-06:00

Abstract #3, Textile Painting, 9" x 12" © 2012 Fannie Narte Front of Textile Painting Abstract #3, Textile Painting, 9" x 12" © 2012 Fannie Narte Back of Textile Painting Some see princesses and hats and fairies in pinks and purples. I see trees and leaves and rainbows and honor and hope . . . What do you see in pinks and purples?

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T00:01:00.021-06:00

Songs of My Heart 2

2011-12-31T10:39:00.002-06:00

Songs of My Heart 1--Textile Painting--Abstract Series

2011-12-30T12:04:00.000-06:00

Songs of My Heart 1, Abstract Series, Textile Painting, 9" x 12" © 2011 Fannie Narte Abstract 1 uses four pieces of my morning paintings. The photograph is a 9"x12" view of my 12"x12" textile painting. Why? Hah! Because I couldn't get a clear photo using my camera, and the scanner got a better picture of the image, but the scanner only has a 9" x 12" bed. Makes sense, right? ;-D Sorry

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T14:46:00.000-06:00

Abstract--Textile Painting--Noise 1

2011-12-23T05:08:00.144-06:00

Noise 1, Textile Painting, 8.5 x 9.76" © 2011 Fannie Narte DO YOU OVER-THINK YOURSELF INTO A STATE OF PARALYSIS? Thinking and visualizing designs and compositions aren't difficult for me--closing the door is my challenge. My head is always flooded with ideas and I sketch and journal and think and visualize and sketch some more and journal again and I choose that fabric and that thread and I

Be True, Be You--Mixed Media Original/Reproduction

2011-12-16T10:39:00.000-06:00

Be True, Be You, Mixed Media on Canvas--Reproduction, 8" x 8" © 2011 Fannie Narte What makes your music blend with the heartbeat of those around you? Most of my art is inspired by questions I've asked myself about the meaning of life, and who am I and where am I going, and what am I going to do, and am I really doing what I love, and am I living a happy life or am I just surviving, or who

Different Voices, Similar Songs Quilt Block

2011-12-13T19:10:00.000-06:00

Different Voices, Similar Songs Quilt Block I finally found some time to play with my fabric panels and created this pineapple-inspired quilt block. Although the possibilities and variations of this block are endless, I think I'll work with this block in creating a larger quilt. With the help of PhotoShop, I created this Digital Quilt from my quilt block. I don't know if I'll produce this

Surround Yourself With Magic--New Mixed Media Reproduction

2011-12-03T06:00:00.000-06:00

Surround Yourself With Magic, Mixed Media Reproduction, 8" x 8" © 2011 Fannie NarteFOR SALE What does magic look like? Magic is all around us. It appears in many forms. It's in the air and reveals itself in the forms of birds, butterflies, rainbows, the sun, trees, the sky . . . . Magic is within us. It appears in many ideas. It's in words like hope, smile, please, adventure,

Two Sets of Wings--New Etsy Shop Item--Reproduction

2011-12-02T06:00:00.000-06:00

Two Sets of Wings, Reproduction on Canvas, 8" x 8" © 2011 Fannie NarteFOR SALE It's an original, but it's not "the" original. This is how I created this piece: This item is a one-of-a-kind reproduction of my original mixed media painting. A quality commercially-produced 8" x 8" fabric panel of my original painting is glued onto a stretched canvas. When it is completely dry, I hand

Violet Eyes--Reproduction

2011-12-01T06:00:00.002-06:00

Violet Eyes, Reproduction on Canvas, 8" x 8" © 2011 Fannie Narte FOR SALE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR MY BLOG READERS For a limited time, you can receive 10 percent off of your total purchase in my Etsy Shop using this special discount code: BLOGREADER. To get your discount, just type in the discount code "BLOGREADER" at check out. So head on over to my shop and surprise

My Mother, My Daughter--New Unique Reproduction

2011-11-30T07:21:00.000-06:00

My Mother, My Daughter, Reproduction, 8" x 8" © 2011 Fannie Narte FOR SALE NEW ITEMS ADDED TO MY ETSY SHOP-- UNIQUE REPRODUCTIONS This item is a one-of-a-kind reproduction of my original mixed media painting. Some of you have asked for prints of my artwork and others have told me that you buy my fabric panels and frame them to hang on your walls. This unique reproduction is my response to