Illustration Friday ~ Sail

Velma set SAIL on the bubbly...completely enjoying the ride.

This collage is available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

Still Inspired

This evening I have listed another seaside inspired collage in my Etsy shop. I am enjoying this theme and hope you are as well.

With rain every day this week, it is fun to be reminded of the joy we found at the ocean last week.

© Nancy Lefko

Thank You, Daisy

My thanks go out to fellow blogger Daisy of Distinctly Daisy.

She has chosen me as her first "Daisy Diamond" and featured my blog on her site.

I value the support and encouragement there is in the art blogging world...many thanks to you, Daisy.

Pay It Forward Art Gift

This PIF art gift is in its new home in Italy.

"Hot Stuff" - 16"x16" (2008)

Linda Teodo who's a big fan of my shoe quilt, "Imelda's Dream" is the recipient. When I created this small quilt for the Smoky Mountain Quilt guild's "hot stuff" challenge this spring I used the same patterns for the shoes and boxes in that huge quilt. While I was making this one thoughts of Linda kept popping into my mind ... I knew it was destined for her. To read about its contruction, go here.

Beach as Inspiration for Arty Girlz Challenge~Vintage

I returned from our vacation with so many images running though my head. I was so happy to find time in my studio this week to put those thoughts on canvas.

This piece was inspired by our week at the beach and vintage sand pails. I love those old pails with their vibrant colors mingled with years of rust.

This is my first entry in the Arty Girlz Challenge and I can't think of a more perfect topic for me !!

This collage is currently available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ Poof!

No sooner did I leave on vacation than...POOF! I'm back!

...and I already miss the salt breeze and the sound of the waves...

© Nancy Lefko

(visit my previous post for scenes from the coast of Maine)

** this is also my submission for SUMMER at Monday Artday**

I'm Back...

It was a glorious week at the beach...Kennebunkport, Maine...one of my favorite places on Earth.




We spend our days on Goose Rocks Beach where gentle waves lap at the shore and our three boys take in all the ocean has to offer.




This year the tide pools were a sanctuary of hermit crabs, snails, green crabs, clams, sea urchins and baby lobsters...more than enough to intrigue my youngest, the scientist in the group.



We walk into town from our Inn each evening and enjoy the best seafood and wander through quaint shops.





As the saying goes...

"Maine...the way life should be."

photos © Rich Lefko