Nanci Hersh: acrylic on canvas of shoes

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Racing Shoes- Shoe Portrait Commission

Last week I sent out both of the two Shoe Portrait Commissions that I had been working on, but held off posting pictures of them until they were received. Only fair that the collectors get to see them first.

Each of the two paintings were to be a graduation gift from a mother to her son. It was easy to put myself in their shoes (!) Shoes hold memories that we cherish, want to remember, share and celebrate.

Racing Shoes, 2013
acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
©2013NanciHersh

I was thrilled to read the email from Nancy Greene who commissioned the pair of track shoes for her son:

The painting is beautiful. Adam was very happy and is going to bring it to his new dorm room in August. He also said that it turns out that those were his first pair of racing shoes. We are very excited!! I found myself going into his room this morning to look at it over and over.

Thank you so much,

Nancy

Every picture not only tells a story, but has the capacity to keep these stories alive.

Is there a pair of shoes in your child's closet that holds special memories you want to keep?

Friday, June 7, 2013

Find Your Cozy

Crazy weather everywhere... tornadoes, droughts, and here on the east coast, rain, rain and more rain. Perfect time to get cozy... dig out your comfiest coziest slippers and relax.

Well Worn White
from the Walks thru Life: Shoe Portraits Series
acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
$200.00
©NanciHersh

These fuzzy friends have long since retired (with some help from a larger furry friend!) but this painting is a reminder that if you do need an excuse or a reason to just chill out- this painting does the job!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

A Gift as Unique as Your Grad

Maggie and I are making the most of these hot sunny days hanging on the lanai while I work on my latest Shoe Portrait commission- a graduation present for a son who is a world traveler and has the kicks to prove it.

Sketch for painting
Graphite on paper
5" x 5"
©2013NanciHersh

The sneakers are a work of art themselves and the painting is looking really good.
Can't show you yet- the client gets to see it first!

I work from the shoes directly- not photos.
Took these outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather and the clear bright light.

Turned the top of this side table into my palette- works perfectly!

Looking for a one of a kind gift for your one of a kind grad? Commission your own Shoe Portrait, here's how.

Monday, June 11, 2012

For the Man in Your Life

Gift Ideas for the Man in Your Life:

a. tie (been there done that)

b. tools (more of the same)

c. car wash (ok, but how long does that last?)

Timeless #1
acrylic on canvas
6" x 6"
$125.00

d. ART- now you're talking!

Timeless #1
acrylic on canvas
6" x 6"
$125.00

These paintings are titled Timeless because they are classic and classy. A bit of style for the man in your life- be it dad, husband, bff or significant other. Hey, if the shoe fits...

Friday, March 18, 2011

Time to Kick off Them Shoes!

Everyone Needs a Break Sometimes
Art Print - 14" x 11"
©2011McVicker&Hersh,LLC

Off to the beach for a weekend of R & R with my hubby. As the line in our Butterfly Kisses Book says... Everyone needs a break sometimes...

Keepers
10" x 10"
acrylic on canvas
©2011NanciHersh

I asked Sharon Tobia, the story behind her favorite pair of green sneaks.

She told me that she bought a bunch of sneakers from a local clothing store that was closing. She put them on ebay but decided to keep this pair for herself.... so they are KEEPERS!

Have you every bought somethng to give away or sell and decided that it was worth keeping?

How are you kicking back this almost spring weekend?

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Quick Peek

My Favorite Kicks #3, 2011
5" x 5"
acrylic on canvas
©2011NanciHersh

Crazy Catwalk is 3 days away... busy with that as well as trying to keep my head on straight dealing with doctors and decisions.

Remembering to breathe- oh, and painting does help. These shoes make me smile.

But what I really need today is a BIG Belly laugh.

My Favorite Kicks #2 2011
5" x 5"
©2011NanciHersh

Do you have a pair of shoes that make you smile?

What movies make you ROAR!

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Name that shoe

Naming a painting or work of art can be a tricky thing. Sometimes it pops right into your head, other times it reveals it self slowly, or you pick a working title, of sorts until the right one comes along.

I am never one for "Untitled." I enjoy the quest of finding the right word or phrase that let's the viewer frame the work in such a way, even if that framing is open to interpretation.

Timeless #2, 2011
6" x 6"
acrylic on canvas

Timeless #1, 2011
6" x 6"
acrylic on canvas

In the case of these two small paintings, Timeless just may be the working title.

The paintings are of my husband Scott's Cole Haan shoes. They are classic and classy, just like Scott.
They are also in excellent condition which says alot about my guy. He takes VERY good care of everything he owns. He can have a pair of shoes for 15 years, sunglasses, even longer. I admire the way he always know where his stuff is and everything is in it's place. These shoes go to the office, out to dinner and can do a mean salsa!

Scott's shoes with their shoe trees and shoe bags

I thought of titling these paintings Classic and Classy, but that title doesn't quite fit right at the moment.
So for now, they are Timeless because class never goes out of style.

I am open to suggestions,
Do you have a good title for these paintings?

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Unrequited Love

Bought these shoes shopping with my 13 year old son. He convinced me to buy them (after I tried on, but refused to buy the 4" stilettos he also rallied for!) I liked them enough to paint, but not enough to keep.

As for the egg, same story only different.

Wanted to support a local farmer who had an assortment of her eggs for sale. We didn't need chicken eggs so figured I would try the goose egg.

Turned out, more fun to paint, than to eat.

What's your Unrequited Love story?

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Not Your Mother's Avocado Green

The title and (coupling of my subjects) may seem a bit random. But as my son often points out, Life is pretty random. Plus, I have taken the liberty of changing the title of this painting sinced I posted it in Pay Attention earlier this month.

Perched on my kitchen counter, this cut avocado caught my husband's eye.

Appreciating it from a visual (and not culinary!) perspective, Scott suggested that I paint it. It's lovely green meat and rich brown pit seemed like the perfect companion to my pseudo biker boots. A staple in my fall and winter wardrobe, they are hip, easy to slip on, and cheap (shhh!)