One more summer has come and gone...

I am so happy to say that my summer was BUSY!   I spent my summer learning, trying new methods, new mediums, photographing weddings & portraits, painting, drawing, and of course spending valuable time with family and friends.  Now with the school year started (1 day down, 179 to go)  I officially have "ended" my summer - and, boy, is there a lot to share!

Let's start with some painting.....
I was hired by some good friends of mine to create a custom set of paintings - I was so thrilled and jumped at the chance to paint for them!  They  had seen a painting of mine of a seahorse and requested a larger version of it along with two other sea creature designs.  After putting together some sketches - I was off to work!  But I can't really call it work - because I enjoyed every second of it.  When it came time to pack them up and deliver them....I had a bit of separation anxiety - ha!  Yet, I realized that feeling meant I had done right - I had put a little bit of myself into each and every one.  I love this style and process and I intend on continuing this series with more water loving creatures.

These pieces are about 20"x20" on hardwood panel - The Crab is my favorite :)    Enjoy!

See these and more of my work at http://www.etsy.com/shop/MettlerStudios?ref=si_shop

AND if you'd like a custom peice of your own - don't be shy to contact me at nicolemettler@gmail.com

Thanks!

Kids have so much energy - and FUN!

I had a wonderful shoot with a family of 6 (including their pup) at beautiful Algonkian Park.   We came across some very tame deer, the kids climbed old logs and played in the mud - and I was able to capture the wonderful love of family.  Thank you Peterson family for a wonderful time and your beautiful smiles!

To see more pictures from this shoot click here:  http://nicolemgreene.zenfolio.com/petersonfamily2011