Nan Perry Art

Artist's Statement

A quote from Grant Wood describes a condition from which he and many of us suffer: taking too much for granted. Wood said, "...To my great joy, I discovered that in the very commonplace, in my native surroundings, were decorative adventures and that my only difficulty had been in taking them too much for granted." Woods' words ring with truth. My goal as an artist is to capture the wonder of the often overlooked ordinary, the commonplace beauty around us, those little details that make all the difference in our daily lives. The rough hue of rocks, lush blue woodlands, weathered wood grains, and distant meandering dirt roads never cease to appeal to me. I attempt to share the beauty from which routine blinds us. My work can be purchased on ebay or by contacting me personally.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

The Old Chlldes' Place 30x32

The last time I saw the old place was years ago. The dirt road curved through the woods, and suddenly the relic appeared, a silent memorial from a past life. The place was bedraggled, yet spoke of good times. Now, only spirits dance in the light rays playing in the tall grass.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Beachfront after Storm 16x20 $300.00

If I had money to travel as much as I think I would like, I would prefer off-season travel. For instance, I enjoy the mountains during the off-season, after people like me usually disappear. The beach during the cooler months appeals to me. Having the beach alone is heaven. That solitude is of God. Maybe that is why I enjoyed painting this scene, I had the beach to myself.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Petunias 3x5

Petunias have an incredible graceful shape, very "artsy." They present a challenge, not the bloom so much as the foliage. I have had good luck a few times, but sometimes...

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Abbey Side Porch 5x7 85.00

I think I may have been a monk in another life. I have an affinity for monasteries, abbeys, old masonry work, etc. The light is incredible as it reflects on these structures, forming all manner of shadow forms.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Washing at the River 5x7 $80.00 framed

I have always been drawn to old-world scenes, ancient structures, and bucolic landscape. I can't resist rock structures such as this old bridge. Maybe I was a monk in another life.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

New England Scene 16x20 $200.00

Landscapes, I suppose, are my favorite topic to paint. Normally, I am drawn to a scene in which I would like to BE. This is one of them.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Centennial

In 2006, the town of Ashland celebrated its 100th birthday, the most well-attended city event I can remember. To commemorate this gala affair, artists within Marble Gate Gallery painted a series of flags, one of which was this one I painted of the county courthouse dome and flag. Helen Pope purchased this painting. She would want me to say that.