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Give a man a fishing pole and he'll learn to fish. Give a woman a vegetable garden and the whole neighborhood will be eating zucchini. My flower garden in the mountains is finally blooming, and even though the peonies are concluding their glorious concert of color, some beautiful backup singers are waiting eagerly in the wings to rock my world. I've always loved the first moments of the day wandering among my flowers and plants, but there is something especially joyful about being able to grow delphiniums, snapdragons, and dahlias for the first time.

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This may seem like a small thing, but these early morning moments spent watering, feeding, and closely examining baby buds is the deep breath my soul needs to power through in these uncertain times. I can't just blame the heat in Texas for the hours I did not spend among my plants in past years. I had become entangled in an endless schedule of work and appointments. Now, here in Colorado Springs, I cherish an hour each day perched idly upon a cushioned bench, counting the remarkably fat and fuzzy bumblebees, and the giant Sphinx moths that find my petunias especially delectable.

Who on Earth moves somewhere new, once they are of a certain age? The answer, surprisingly, is me, and for now I'll remain firmly where I'm planted.

Add a little fun to your day in the sun, flower friend - my new online class is now open for earlybird registration! Big Bold Acrylics gives you permission to break the bonds of super realism and bring joy to life on canvas. A silver lining to being home a bit more is the ability to explore your unique creative voice. With unfettered time and a big brush in hand, we'll abandon super realism and stretch our wings together.

Imagine painting a large aspen with blue wildflowers, a creation that will bring the outdoors into your home. Imagine creating a plethora of yellow lilies in piles of delicious color. If you've been longing for a new approach and you have no fear of color, acrylics are an exciting addition and a new chapter about to bloom.

Want to see what you'll be painting before you sign up? All of the finished paintings are on display. We'll create aspens, poppies, snapdragons, lilies, and roses in seven full-length lessons you can download and keep. With my special secret sauce medium, with super easy set-up and cleanup, you'll get a safer, healthier studio without the smelly solvents or chemicals.

Big Bold Acrylics delivers something absolutely new and vibrant, with all lessons never before released. Prepare to get inspired and excited about your beautiful summer adventure that's about to bloom, flower friend!

“I highly recommend taking all of Nancy Medina's online courses. She is a wonderful teacher and artist. She holds nothing back and the videos are shot high quality. She has lots of extras where you can ask questions and the paintings are full of colour and beauty. The screen shows the setup and Nancy's painting. Her palette is on one screen, which is very helpful. A perfect companion to assist you in finding your own style. I've taken other online courses and these are the most professionally shot and organized."

~ Elizabeth Mitchell

“Well, I want to recommend Nancy's workshops to my friends, but I am afraid I will have to warn them it may change their lives! Going to France and watching Nancy paint was one of the best experiences of my life. The conversations I had with everyone prompted me to do some serious soul searching. While we were at the Abbey, I got a text asking me if I would be interested in a job. It would be working for a small county and would be a salary cut. Normally, I would have said no, but I realized on this trip that I wanted to paint more and my present job was too emotionally draining. So I accepted the job and this morning I felt energized enough to paint before work. You have really changed my life for the better!"

~ Cindy Zuniga ~ France 2019 Alumni

Seven years ago, I quit my corporate job as the director of a national magazine to become a full time artist and art teacher. One morning I had an epiphany: Life is too short not to follow your bliss. I never dreamed that painting would someday allow me to travel around the world.

In the past year, I've worked with Disney and painted on national TV! Every day I wake up and my heart surges with happiness. Yes I am an artist. Yes, this is what I do for a living. Yes, I am a lucky girl. Thank you to each of you who have walked with me on this path. Whatever your tomorrow brings, may it be filled with color!