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, December 22, 2013

Frosty and Rudolph

If this rain had been snow today, we would have snow to the roof lines. What a wet day!

Friday, December 20, 2013

Believe

Santa's elves are in a frenzy these days trying to finish the work in time for Christmas Eve and the big lift. They have been at this job for a long time, so they know the ropes. Consider the job done.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Poinsettias 38x44

This piece sold last year to a couple in Birmingham. The wife purchased the painting for her husband, which is not the way the scenario usually operates. You got to love a man who appreciates art, right???

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Reading His List 5x7

Santa Claus is coming to town...

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Santa in Blue 16x20

I have always liked the Old World Santas, the tall, gaunt ones that look tired and worn. The blue Santa doesn't qualify as Old World, although I did enjoy painting him because he WAS blue, a far cry from the traditional red. I need to begin to get my thoughts together for a real Old World Santa and paint him out of season. I consider the non Christmas season the most productive time for painting holiday pieces. Not sure why...

Monday, December 16, 2013

Skiing Santa 16x20

My all time favorite Santa would be this one, old Skiing Santa. I enjoyed painting him and enjoyed looking at him. Any Santa is whimsical, but this one especially so. I paint for many reasons, but one is the pure joy of a piece like this.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Smoking Santa 16x20

When I first painted this I wondered if Santa's puffing on a pipe would be offensive to the nonsmoking world. No offense is intended, but my granddad smoked a pipe and my dad a cigar. Despite the hazards of smoking, I must admit the smell of either brings a wave of pleasant memories.