Light is Falling

Light is Falling

It’s been a busy early autumn; here’s what’s happening at Naested Studio Update on Jesper: we found a place that is comfortable and taking good care of him. It’s been a traumatic transition in our 53 years of marriage. He’s comfortable...
Art Making: A Companion in Solitude

Art Making: A Companion in Solitude

Art-Making: A Companion in Solitude By Irene Naested (2021) Friesen Press Many people turn to “The Arts” during periods of solitude, whether externally or internally imposed. They may have a deep-seated need, a passion, to make visual art statements. The...
Light as it Falls

Light as it Falls

Light as it Falls Passport to the Arts Irene Naested  (2020) Friesen Press An artist’s book of Narrative poetry/ prose, quotes, Juxtaposed with visual images, art, mixed media, collage, painting and photography. This hybrid volume combines Naested’s poetry, art,...