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From COASTAL LIVING (April 2005)
WATER WEAVINGS
Far from white-capped waves and ocean breezes, artist Nancy Maas crafts a coastal paradise from her studio in Ithaca, New York. On her canvases, sailboats glide through shards of cobalt blue or dock under wistful lavender skies….She attributes much of her coastal inspiration to annual sailing adventures on Lake Michigan. “The light of northern Michigan and the amazing azure color of the water would turn any artistically inclined person on,” she says….
From TRAVERSE MAGAZINE (August, 2002)
DREAM WEAVER
“It was trillium that beckoned Nancy Maas to the woods to paint, but several watercolors later, she realized none of the paintings imparted the energy she saw in the hoards of just-burst flowers. The pieces looked flat, ordinary. So she cut them up.
It was when she decided to weave two of them back together that she struck on something fresh and robust.
Maas coaxes a happy mess of scraps and strips into paper-weavings that have far more rhythm and movement than the original paintings. The strips’ textures and colors are all part of a puzzle. “It’s a wild challenge having all the pieces spread out around you,” Maas says. Sailboats are a favorite subject for her weavings; the layering gives depth and shape to the sails instead of losing them in the shuffle.”
Client Testimonials
"The Pepper Plant looks great in its ash frame and was sooo well received. Enjoyed doing business with you." S.J., Louisiana
"The print is beautiful.... The colors are rich and there is a vibrancy about the piece that really keeps me smiling." S.D., New Jersey
“Nancy’s watercolor weavings are vivid, multi-dimensional works of art. I own one of the flag and one of a field of irises and the paper weaving makes them have ‘movement.’ Nancy’s talent and skill are truly remarkable—each of her works captures the viewer’s attention and evokes a response of pleasure and awe.”
W.K., Michigan
“We live in Northport, a waterfront village that is primarily a sailing community. When I saw the article about Nancy Maas paper weaving giclee prints in Coastal Living magazine, I instantly connected. Her unique style captures the feel of coastal life, that of a seaman’s effort to capture the wind. There was no question that we had to have one, the only question was which one. We are retiring to a barrier island in North Carolina and Regatta will always remind us of home.”
L.C., New York
“ The watercolor weavings of Nancy Maas truly transport you to a wintery world (via the pieces I have collected), with the dimensions of snow, wind, tree branches and even a stream all coming alive at once! The artistry and ingenuity of her work are truly unique, and I plan to continue collecting for many years to come".
BR., Washington DC.
"Nancy Maas’ paintings make me happy! She has developed a unique style, combining painting and weaving, incorporating clear, vibrant colors with basic shapes; she has achieved stunning results.”
E.A., New Jersey
“We are the proud owners of two of Nancy Neaher Maas’ uniquely creative paper weavings—one a Southwestern landscape and the other, the Ithaca Falls,both in stunning colors and two dimensions. Her paper weavings of gorgeous flowers, intensely-colored sailboats and other subjects are equally appealing and unusual. Such a talented innovator!”
M and L. M., New York
“I purchased Nancy Maas’ green, leafy painting over ten years ago. It has movement and freshness; its many shades of green evoke a deep woods in sunlight and shade. It has become a part of our lives and in winter it cheers us—in summer, it’s like a window. Nancy has the eye for natural beauty and the talent to depict it on paper. The combination is rare.”
W.K-D., New York
“Nancy Maas is a master of light, color and movement. She approaches her work with attention to detail while filling it with imagination….Her talent and technique enable her to capture everything from the precision of photography to the free brushwork of impressionism. She brings to us the skills of masters from the Renaissance to the present. Her years of study and work have resulted in a collection of masterpieces which are mesmerizing, soothing, and exciting. I am thrilled to own some of her amazing prints and paintings.”
J.R., California
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