"An American in Paris...(Madame X, after Sargent)", 8"x 10", oil on stretched canvas,
(SOLD,thank you!)
I cannot begin to tell you just how much fun this piece was to paint! As soon as I saw this painting I immediately envisioned a scene depicting a quiet corner of what might have been Madame's bedroom or parlor...she looks so regal in her black, velvet dress...ready for the opera perhaps or a glamorous ball. And if she were around today I think she just might have a pair of Christian Louboutin heels gracing her feet!
(*I am adding this to the Hooked on Fridays Blog Party because I am hooked on doing these little Master Portrait Studies!I SO enjoy doing each and every one!:o)
To see one I recently did of Mary Cassatt's, "The Bath," click here.
(**Be sure to check out the AWESOME ART GIVEAWAY on Laura Trevey's Blog, she does beautiful, beach inspired watercolor paintings!)
And here is another winner's painting from my recent Blog Art Giveaway! Meet 'Mini Mason' as I like to call this piece as it is a little 3"x 4" gem of an adorable Golden Retriever named Mason, from "Who Says Dogs Don't Blog...the Day and the Life of Mason Dixie"...I will be announcing the next winner soon, so stay tuned! :o)
(*I am adding this to the Hooked on Fridays Blog Party because I am hooked on doing these little Master Portrait Studies!I SO enjoy doing each and every one!:o)
To see one I recently did of Mary Cassatt's, "The Bath," click here.
(**Be sure to check out the AWESOME ART GIVEAWAY on Laura Trevey's Blog, she does beautiful, beach inspired watercolor paintings!)
And here is another winner's painting from my recent Blog Art Giveaway! Meet 'Mini Mason' as I like to call this piece as it is a little 3"x 4" gem of an adorable Golden Retriever named Mason, from "Who Says Dogs Don't Blog...the Day and the Life of Mason Dixie"...I will be announcing the next winner soon, so stay tuned! :o)
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It is amazing! You are amazing! I am always impressed with your artwork. Thank you for sharing it with all the world. You have such a gift.
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ReplyDeleteThat is the best Lara I love it!!! I wish I was in that chair putting on the Christian Louboutin heel's :)
ReplyDeleteThank you!I love doing the Master studies...and I love Christian Louboutin heels, they are like works of art in themselves!:)
ReplyDeleteWow you are an amazing artist! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Maria!This one was so much fun to paint!:)
ReplyDeleteSargent is one of my favorite masters! And I believe he would have been proud of your work! Very nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Ashton should be immortalized in oil! Let's talk next week!
Thank you so much and sure thing!;)
ReplyDeleteJohn Singer Sargent would be proud, and Madame X would be delighted! Good show!
ReplyDeleteWell thank you very much Madame Sparkle! ;)
ReplyDeleteLara thank you so much for the sweet B-day wishes! I really appreciate it. Thanks for adding my button to your blog as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you missed my giveaway! I'll have another giveaway for my one year bogging anniversary in November.
You're so talented! Your artwork is always beautifully done and very elegant.
Have a blessed weekend.
~Melissa :)
You too!I will be sure to make a note of your Blog Anniversary!Your blog is always filled with so many beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!:)
Your work is wonderful!! Sargent is one of my favorite masters and I agree with the others above - I think he would be most proud!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words you left on my blog.
What beautiful paintings! I can barely draw a stick figure, so I'm really impressed. That golden retriever is so cute--I just want to reach out and pet him! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!...and thank you for doing the Hooked on Fridays :) I love to see what everyone posts!
ReplyDeleteJust looking back over your glorious artwork......no wonder Matthew and Jenny Mead were thrilled! Yummy, just yummy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Spencer
Lara ~~
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting on my Watercolors blog ~~ b/c it brought me to your beautiful paintings!! You are a wonderful artist!
I will be checking your new works out frequently.
Have a great weekend ~~
xo Laura
Your work is beautiful!I remember seeing a piece on Completely Coastal, very nice!:)
ReplyDeleteOh my heavens! Your artwork is amazing! I could only wish and dream that I could paint like you. Mine are so childish and simple, but yours...AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteOne day I would love to have you paint my dog. We are new to having a dog as we are normally cat people, and he is just everything our lives revolve around now.
I would love to have you on my blog! I think, scratch that, I KNOW my readers would love your dog paintings, and of course all of the others too.
Fabulous, just fabulous!
~Misti
Well thank you very much Misti!I've only been painting a few years now and I know I have much to learn, but I thoroughly enjoy what I do!:)
ReplyDeleteYour work is fabulous Lara! I especially love your Westie paintings. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!I am actually working on a Westie right now :)
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous, Lara! What a gift you have! Thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :o)
ReplyDeleteDear Lara, I must tell you, because it´s true, that you are one of my favorite artist bloggers!! I just adore your work and I am always waiting for your next post! Your paintings have such a romantic and feminine touch! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Sonia!I feel I have so much to learn as I have only been seriously painting for a little over 3 years now, but painting daily does really improve one's skills!God bless!
ReplyDeleteJust 3 years?!? Wow!! Your´re amazing and an inspiration for me! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLara,
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure i came by to say hi when you signed up to follow me, so, Hi!
Your work is absolutely wonderful!!
Love the woman in Paris. And your animals are great.
Glad i came over able enjoy your work.
Blessings,
Barbara Jean
I love your tribute to John Singer Sargent. I'll definately have to go back and check for your Mary Cassatt one too. Do you have any others from your series on the masters?
ReplyDeleteNot yet, but stay tuned! I love, LOVE, love doing them!:)
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