Nancy Ray Ricciardi

Sonoma County Landscapes, Rivers & Marshes

  • Art for Kids
  • Landscapes
  • Water
  • Travel
  • Dragons
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IMAGINE THAT! Episode 8

August 25, 2020

Henri Rousseau – Finale

Here it is, my finished painting. Be sure to email me an image of yours!

IMAGINE THAT! Episode 7

August 24, 2020

Henri Rousseau – Color

Today we paint our jungle. How many different greens can you make?

Required Supplies:

  • Your imagination!
  • Watercolors, colored pencils, crayons, markers
  • Your drawing from the last lesson

IMAGINE THAT! Episode 6

August 14, 2020

Henri Rousseau – Composition

Today we will discuss COMPOSITION: how you put it all together to make a picture and how you make that picture interesting.

Required Supplies:

  • Your imagination!
  • White paper (preferably 12″ x 18″)
  • Crayon or oil pastel (no black!)

IMAGINE THAT! Episode 5

June 4, 2020

Henri Rousseau – Animals

Today we will talk about animals… We will choose our favorites and practice drawing them. Since Henri didn’t care if they really lived in the jungle, we won’t either!

Required supplies:

  • Your imagination!
  • Something to draw on
  • Something to draw with

IMAGINE THAT! Episode 4

May 12, 2020

Henri Rousseau – Carnivorous Plants

Today we talk about Henri Rousseau’s painting, “Self Portrait,” and then we will draw a pitcher plant.

Required Supplies:

  • Your imagination!
  • Something to draw on
  • Something to draw with

IMAGINE THAT! Episode 3

May 5, 2020

Henri Rousseau – Plants and Flowers

Today we will look at more of my garden. When we have finished, you will look at flowers and unusual plants in your garden… or on a garden walk. Then you will draw what you see.

Required Supplies:

  • Your imagination!
  • Plants and Flowers
  • Something to draw on
  • Something to draw with
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About the Artist

Nancy Ray Ricciardi Portrait

Nancy Ray Ricciardi has been has been painting and teaching art in Sonoma County for over 30 years. She has been a member of the Sonoma County ARTrails Open Studio Tour since 1999 and shows regularly at many local venues including Quercia Gallery, Sebastopol Center for the Arts, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Graton Gallery, Sprint Copy Center, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, Occidental Center for the Arts, and Screamin' Mimi's. Her work has been shown at the de Young Museum S.F., and can be found in corporate and private collections across the United States.

Shows & Events

  • Art Trails Open Studio Tour
    September 18-19 and 25-26, 2021
    10 AM - 5 PM

Artwork

  • Art for Kids
  • Commissions
  • Dragons
  • Landscapes
  • Travel
  • Water

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