by Irene Naested | Feb 4, 2026 | 2026
In the latest book, On the Prairie Fringe, Irene Naested created the book cover and 35 images that visually reinterpret Mary Vlooswyk’s poetry. From the original 70 plus images, we chose 35 for the layout. The book has been printed and the colour rendering is...
by Irene Naested | Jan 28, 2026 | Irene's Books
Living on the Prairie Fringe Living on the Prairie Fringe features poetry and art from Mary Vlooswyk and Irene Naested. The book invites you to examine the fluid meaning of the fringe and uses art to reinterpret poetry about the natural conditions and environments...
by Irene Naested | Jan 28, 2026 | 2026, Art & Poetry Publication, create the day, Irene's Books
Mary Vlooswyk and Irene Naested completed a book of poetry and art called, “Living on the Prairie Fringe”. (Mary wrote the poetry and Irene painted the images.) They are excited for the publication release date coming up in February. Several promotional...
by Irene Naested | Dec 10, 2025 | 2026, Art & Poetry Publication, create the day, yellow brick road
Create the Day, Create Every Day. Best to you in the new year for 2026. On the road to happiness, it’s not a straight yellow brick road. Mary and I have just completed a new book of art and poetry called “Living on the Prairie Fringe”. We will...
by Irene Naested | Dec 10, 2025 | Dash - Birth to Death
December 1st marked the first anniversary of Jesper’s passing. Jesper’s friend Jim, along with Irene, hung a sailing Santa ornament on his columbarium plaque when they went for a visit. It’s been a long year.
