by Nancy Murnyack | Oct 14, 2024 | A Creative Life, General
When people think of creativity, they often see it as a magical gift. They believe you’re either born with it or you’re not. But that’s a myth. Creativity isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something anyone can cultivate with time and passion. The Myth of...
by Nancy Murnyack | Oct 7, 2024 | General, Newsworthy
Discovering the Unexpected: My First Encounter with Gourd Art Have you ever seen art created with gourds? Until this past weekend, I hadn’t. Did you know that there were entire festivals dedicated to these humble plants? Again, I was floored! Here I was, at the...
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 | Aug 12, 2024 | Tools & Techniques, General
A Guide to Purposeful Balance and Emotional Impact Composition in art is the silent orchestrator behind every great piece of wall art. While color, texture, and subject matter certainly play crucial roles, it’s the composition that arranges these elements into a...
by Nancy Murnyack | Jul 15, 2024 | General, Newsworthy
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” – Gandhi In every community, there are heroes whose work often goes unnoticed, whose impact is immeasurable, and whose dedication knows no bounds. Among these are the...
by Nancy Murnyack | May 20, 2024 | A Creative Life, General
This is an introductory speech about how an artist sees the world, that my new students heard from me on their first day of art class. It opened their eyes to a new possibility and changed their world. Maybe it will change your world too. Our Brand New World When we...
