Artist Nancy Franke
By now, you know that we’re all pretty passionate about what we’re doing here at the gallery and we’re thrilled that every day puts us in contact with the most talented, delightful, creative and inspirational people we’ve ever met.
At the top of that list of superlatives is our dearest Nancy Franke: artiste extraordinaire and a little fireball of energy, fun and enthusiasm.
Nancy’s been with us since before Day 1 at HHFA (Ann repped her work for a couple years before we even met and thought about a gallery) and if there was ever a number one cheerleader and supportive friend, Nancy is it.
Graceful, 24 x 12”
She’s always been a marvelous painter – her work consistently has that elusive quality that is so difficult to incorporate and translate onto the canvas. We call it pure soul and Nancy’s paintings shout it out. Her bubbly personality spills over into all components of her work – clever composition, energetic technique and a palette that perfectly reads the heart of each specific painting.
Still lifes, florals and landscapes all come to life under her competent hand and it’s always a happy moment when we see what delight her work brings to her collectors.
In the Spotlight, 10 x 10”
Lately, we’ve got a group of new work from Nancy and when she sent us a couple of photos from which she took her inspiration, we thought immediately that we needed to share that. So, feast your eyes below and see how Nancy magically brings her subjects to juicy, living and breathing life:
Nancy went to the Atlanta Ballet, looking for inspiration: “We went for adult shots, and the best ones were of the children's class!”
Rose Poetry, 12 x 12”
And, she posted this one on her blog, which we just loved:
Veranda Lilies in progress
Nancy’s always experimenting and one of the qualities we love most about her is that she’s never afraid to push her own boundaries or to try something new. In the group of paintings she recently brought us were a couple of unusual subjects for her: a beautifully-shaped decorative lamp and a favorite old purse:
Nancy changed the proportions a bit and put more emphasis on the crystal.
We begged for images of the real thing, and we can totally see how Nancy would want to capture the saucy curves of this adorable little lamp. We loved the bag, too…but sadly, Nancy gave that slouchy and deliciously leathery purse away to some lucky soul before she could take a photo of it.
Our little blue door is always open and, as a matter of fact, we’re open this coming Thursday evening (June 3rd) from 6-8 p.m as part of the Atlanta Gallery Associations First Thursday Buckhead art walks. So, if you’re around, please come in and feast your eyes on Nancy’s work in person. We’ll happily put a glass of wine in your hands and a nibble or two and then leave you to contemplate Nancy’s effervescent paintings.
Ta Ta…
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Nancy has been a fave of mine since I first saw her work. I am pleased to learn she is just full of fun, too, knowing that is just even more endearing. Never had the pleasure of meeting her, but hope one day to do just that. Continued wonderful things for Nancy and HHFA!
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