by Nancy Murnyack | Feb 3, 2025 | Personal Story
This was the start of the wild ride that is my husband’s and my life. I can’t help but chuckle at this quirky adventure and can’t wait to share it with you! The January Storm of 1976 As we huddle in our home to stay warm this winter I am reminded of...
by Nancy Murnyack | Nov 25, 2024 | Historically Speaking, Personal Story
My First Encounter with Monet It was 1975, and I was a senior in college, working toward my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Like many art students, I dreamed of Paris, and that year, my dream came true. One crisp morning, I found myself standing in the City of Light,...
by Nancy Murnyack | Nov 11, 2024 | A Creative Life, Personal Story
During my entire life, my family has celebrated a special Christmas tradition of handmade gift-giving. Even as a small child, I took part. Each of us proudly created one special gift for each family member. This didn’t mean that all our gifts were handmade—just one,...
by Nancy Murnyack | Oct 28, 2024 | A Creative Life, Personal Story
Painting with Babies: When Motherhood Meets the Easel If you’ve followed any of my blogs, you know I’ve always been serious about my art. From the time I could hold a brush, being an artist felt like my life’s mission. But motherhood? Well, that was another story....
by Nancy Murnyack | Sep 30, 2024 | Personal Story
I have been a digital artist since it was a thing! I grew up in an age before computers were in every household… in fact, before TVs were! Since kindergarten, I’ve thought of myself as an artist. I took art lessons when my parents realized I had a talent...
by Nancy Murnyack | Jul 29, 2024 | Personal Story
The Power of Animal Heroes You often hear about a heroic dog who saved the life of his master. I recall a story of a dog jumping into a pond in the middle of the winter to save a young boy who had fallen through the ice. Both the dog and the boy were saved because of...
