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Light as it Falls: Come Dance with Me “Light as it Falls, Come Dance with Me is a provocative journey through shadows and light. Irene Naested states she “fears the blank canvas and white paper.” Her fear has become our joy as we travel with Irene through her art-book...
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...
As Feathers Fall

As Feathers Fall

As Feathers Fall: An Anthology in the Spirit of Haiku & Tanka By Irene Naested  + Magpie Poets (2024) Quies Publishing Poetry has the ability to transcend language, borders and time, to spark the imagination. In this anthology in the spirit of haiku and tanka, the...
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,...