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New York here I come

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

For several years I’ve been wondering about the New York Art Expo. It seems so shinyto a Kansas girl. Artists, galleries, New York…it can all be a little intimidating. Deep down, its some place I think I might want to … Continue reading →

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I got my first rejection letter!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I read somewhere that if you’re not getting rejections you’re not reaching far enough. This has stuck with me. Probably because I avoid doing anything that leads to rejection. After letting this resonate with me for awhile, I have decided … Continue reading →

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Mixed Media

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Mixed Media is something I have always been fascinated with, but never really sure what to do. Hand me a medium and I will figure it out. Hand me a bunch of mediums and I’m completely lost. However, I find … Continue reading →

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Trying new things

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I have decided to challenge myself with doing things I have never done. Mostly, this involves working with materials that I’m completely unfamiliar with. This is not comfortable. I know though, that growth is never comfortable. I’m doing quiteof bit … Continue reading →

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The Art Camper Project

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

For quite awhile I have had this vision in my mind: an art camper. If I could figure out how to merge my two passions, travel and art, it could be amazing. My vision includes a fiberglass camper trailer that … Continue reading →

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I’m off to do important things

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

Do important things: don’t cause harm but leave it in a better state. Continue reading →

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Studio tour for this week

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I got such great feedback from my last studio video I think I will try to make it a regular thing. This week I show you my first 3 Creative Challenge pieces, a commission piece, and a donation piece. So … Continue reading →

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Creative Challenge – Days 3

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

My cat recently ate my fish. I’m a little bitter about it. Mostly because I liked the fish better than the cat (not my cat). Anyway, the Chinese believe that goldfish are good luck. This explains why you always see … Continue reading →

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30 Day Creative Challenge: Day 2

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I love playing with the composition for cow paintings. They become like little pets. Here’s one I call “Close Up”, Acrylic on Canvas, 5×7″.

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30 Day Creative Challenge: Day 1

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Anastacia Drake - Fine Artist

I have a million ideas and I get tired of just sketching them out or writing them down. I decided to do a 30 day Creative Challenge. I invite you to join me. Share your creative project with me. It … Continue reading →

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