by Nancy Murnyack | Sep 16, 2024 | Behind the Scenes
Navigating the Creative Process: An Introduction I recognize I go through three distinct phases in my mind while I’m creating art. Looking back, these three stages have always been a part of my art-making process. I believe that everyone goes through the same or...
by Nancy Murnyack | Sep 9, 2024 | Newsworthy, General
The intent of this series is summed up beautifully in this quote by Rachel Carson: “The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” Rachel Carson’s words strike at the...
by Nancy Murnyack | Sep 2, 2024 | Behind the Scenes, Tools & Techniques
Starting with a Surprising Choice Of the three ideas I discussed in my last blog, I surprisingly began with the least developed one. Initially, I had a basic concept: a herd of elephants crashing through a building. However, I wanted to convey more than just their...
by Nancy Murnyack | Aug 26, 2024 | Behind the Scenes, Tools & Techniques
My Artistic Focus My art centers around animals, nature, country life and local scenes. The things I am passionate about and know quite a bit about. The Inspiration Behind the Series Lately, I have had a heart toward the plight of animals in the hands of man. We are...
by Nancy Murnyack | Aug 19, 2024 | Newsworthy
Art is a Mirror In the stillness of the morning, as the world awakens, the power and beauty of nature reveals itself in all its glory—yet beneath this splendor lies a reality that is far less serene. Our planet, once teeming with life and unspoiled landscapes, now...