Always a Bridesmaid...Until Now! ;)

I've so enjoyed creating these custom wedding dress paintings the past few months! This is a dress by Galina for a bride in North Carolina. If you or someone you know would like their wedding dress immortalized in oil, feel free to contact me and/or visit my store on etsy!

Flower Girl Dresses for a Wedding in June

These three little dress paintings were a true pleasure to create! The customer also wanted them personalized with each little girl's name so I also added a couple little flowers to give the overall piece an added 'girly' feel to it. If you are interested in having a special piece done feel free to contact me and/or visit my store on etsy.

Goin to the Chapel ;)

I've been busy as a bee with commissions one of which includes 3 flower girl dress paintings :) So fun to paint and a great gift idea, personable and unique! If you are interested in having a special piece done for you feel free to contact me or visit my store on etsy.

Ocean Dreams. . .

This is a piece I originally created for a potential book cover, however another cover was chosen. A beautiful piece, full of imagination & oceanic atmosphere. This piece is 16x20 oil on canvas panel. Available on etsy.

New Year...New Projects! :)

I thought after the Christmas rush that my January would be a bit quiet, but wow I couldn't be more wrong! I've been swimming in a sea of commissions some of which include custom wedding dress paintings, personalized Mom's nest paintings, a book cover, pet portraits, and a possible 8 book children's series! I feel beyond blessed to be so busy, true the stress can be a bit much at times, but I just need to remember to take a few moments here & there & just breathe! Continued blessings to you & yours in 2012!

*•.♫♪Christmas.♫.•*¨*•♫♪Commissions

Busy as a bee working on Christmas commissions...fully booked for this Christmas but taking orders for the New Year! Feel free to contact me and visit my site at Studio Lara.com 

Dresses I Love. . .Inspired by Rachel Zoe's 2012 Resort Collection

I die for these dresses in the 2012 Resort Collection 

by Rachel Zoe...so cute & flirty! Love them!

(available on etsy)

Vintage Tea Tins

(Available on etsy)


*Linking to:

The French Cupboard
The Brambleberry Cottage

Homemaker on a Dime

Custom Wedding Dress Paintings in OIL by Lara Harris

Looking for a special keepsake gift for a bride-to-be or a wonderful anniversary present? Why not have an oil painting done of that special dress? Check out my store on etsy for more details! And keep in mind Christmas is only 10 weeks away! ;)

10 Weeks Until Christmas...oh yes!

Just to freak everybody out a little...there is only about 10 weeks until Christmas :) Perhaps having a pet portrait done or picking up something handmade like a handpainted piece of art or a fine art print? Feel free to check out my website or my store on etsy and/or contact me! Happy Shopping! :)

Devastating News...

Went to the vet today & Taffy's tumor has grown & is now inside his mouth as well as his face. He was given a super strong chemo drug today & we will know this week if it works. If it does he will have 6 treatments in hopes that it saves his life...this is his last chance. Please pray for God's mercy. I haven't prayed harder for anything in my entire life.

Feature on Become.com & New Prints Available on etsy!

Thank you to Become.com for featuring my blog on their site! I've been busy as a bee working on summer commissions and I listed some new prints in my store on etsy...be sure to take a peek! Hope you are enjoying your summer! :) If you are interested in having a pet portrait done or a custom piece done feel free to contact me and/or visit my site at Studio Lara.com.

God's mercy & compassion...

Painting a Pup a Day:

Painting a Pup a Day:: Summer Commissions & Update on Taffy

Painting a Pup a Day:: Summer Commissions & Update on Taffy

Vinny the Schnauzer & an Update on Taffy

A recent commission of a Schnauzer named Vinny....& for an update on our dog Taffy who is battling bone cancer visit my Painting a Pup a Day Blog. If you or someone you know is interested in having a pet portrait done or a special custom piece of art, feel free to contact me!

Westie with Pink Spode Painting in OIL

Just finished this Westie portrait although I need to get a better photo once the sun appears tomorrow. If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup or would like a special custom piece done feel free to contact me!

Westie with Pink Spode & Update on Taffy

A cropped version of a Westie painting I am almost finished with...and the best way to update you on how Taffy is doing I think is thru video, check it out on youtube :)

The Woodlands Feather and Egg Collection Painting in OIL by Lara Harris

I never get tired of painting feathers...each one is so beautiful & unique! :) Available on etsy.

Painting a Pup a Day:: Fighting Cancer Isn't Pretty. . .

Painting a Pup a Day:: Fighting Cancer Isn't Pretty. . .

Destroying the Tumor & Saving Taffy's Life...

We went to the Oncologist today & they injected the bone with Neoplasene and the tumor some more...it ruptured this afternoon which is good! It will continue to drain & eventually fall off & only leave healthy tissue behind. Praying his eye will be ok...but praying more that his life will be saved! God, we need a miracle.