Fancy Nancy K Arist

10/12/2026

🍂🎨 Capturing Nature at Its Finest! 🌤️💧

This weekend was the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy nature, and capture some amazing photographs to use as references for my upcoming paintings!

🍁 The Fall Colors: I captured some gorgeous pictures of the changing leaves and all the beautiful colors that make this season so special.

☁️ The Clouds: Have you ever really stopped to look at the clouds? No two are exactly alike! Their shapes, textures, and colors are constantly changing, giving me endless inspiration for my artwork.

🌊 The Water: My next painting includes water, so I took some reference photos to study the details up close. The ripples, wakes, reflections, and movement of the water are all little details that can make a painting feel more realistic.

As an artist, I love taking the time to observe the little things that others might overlook. Sometimes, capturing a photograph is just as important as picking up my paintbrush. 📸🖌️

Every picture I take helps me learn something new and brings me one step closer to bringing my next painting to life!

Nature is the perfect teacher, and inspiration is everywhere when you take the time to look. ❤️

09/23/2026

Have to shae with you this piece called
Where Memories Run Free. I love how this turned out.

It is an acrylic painting that captures the beauty of family, nature, and the simple moments that become treasured memories. Viewed through the eye of a horse, the scene reveals a family enjoying the peaceful fall outdoors— canoeing on the water, relaxing together, and taking in the beauty of the landscape.

The horse’s eye creates a unique perspective, symbolizing how memories can be seen from many different points of view. The warm sunset, peaceful water, open fields, and family moments come together to represent freedom, connection, and the memories we carry with us long after the day is over.

Painted with acrylics, I wanted this piece to remind viewers that sometimes the most meaningful memories are created during the simplest moments spent together.

08/27/2026

I am so proud! 🐯🎨 This little tiger cub turned out beautifully.

The fur texture and black striping give it so much character, and I especially love the sleepy, tucked-in pose—it makes the cub feel peaceful and cozy. The vibrant green background really makes the warm orange tones pop, too.

Painting animals has such a relaxing quality. There’s something wonderfully meditative about building up fur, markings, and little details while bringing the animal’s personality to life.

This one has a very sweet, gentle feeling to it. ❤️

08/23/2026

Stopped at The Mug Coffee Shop. Got an amazing Pina Colda drink and got to see my cow painting.
Go grab a wonderful drink!

08/16/2026

Life can throw you curveballs, but it’s all about how you handle them. 💕🎨

The last time I painted was about two months ago. Moving my studio to a different part of the house was a challenge, especially getting everything set back up.

I’m so thankful for the love and support of my husband, who encouraged me to finish this piece so I could get back to painting again. ❤️

So, I picked up an unfinished painting and finally finished my turtles! 🐢🐢 I absolutely love how it turned out. It feels so good to be back at it! 🎨✨

05/10/2026

05/06/2026

Painting is all about layers—and patience.

This piece is a perfect reminder that you don’t have to sit still waiting for one section to dry. If the background needs time, move to the foreground. If one area feels stuck, shift your focus and keep creating somewhere else on the canvas.

Art doesn’t have to be stop-and-go. It can flow.

Layer by layer, step by step, it all comes together in the end. 🎨

04/28/2026

There’s something incredibly satisfying about making progress on an unfinished project. It may not be fully complete yet, but after sitting untouched for a month, getting back to it feels like a win.

A shoutout to Mel Robbins and her 5-4-3-2-1 method. I used it today to stop overthinking, choose one unfinished project, and simply start.

Sometimes the hardest part is deciding where to begin. If you’re feeling stuck or unsure of your next step, look up the 5-4-3-2-1 rule and give it a try. Action creates momentum.

Still alot more to go to finish this project but it is a start today!

04/23/2026

Being an artist means there’s no one “right” way to create—some people focus on one piece at a time, while others have a dozen ideas in motion.

I’m definitely the second type. I love working on multiple pieces at once—it gives me space to step back, reset, and come back with fresh eyes.

Today, I finally finished one that had me stuck halfway through. My vision shifted, I second-guessed it… but in the end, it came together even better than I imagined. That feeling of pushing through and seeing it click is everything.

Now I’m curious…
Can you guess how many projects I’ve got going right now? 🎨

04/22/2026

🌎🦋 Happy Earth Day! 🦋🌎

Butterflies are more than just beautiful—they’re tiny reminders of how important it is to protect our planet. Every flutter tells a story of growth, transformation, and the delicate balance of nature.

From blooming wildflowers to sunny skies, these little pollinators help keep our ecosystems thriving. 🌸💛

Today is a perfect day to:
🌿 Plant flowers that attract butterflies
🌼 Support local habitats
🌎 Make small changes that create a big impact

Let’s protect the beauty that surrounds us—because even the smallest wings can make a difference.

Celebrate Earth. Protect Nature. Watch it flourish. 🦋💚