Cloche Crazy :)

Over at A Stroll Thru Life, Marty is having a Cloche Blog Party tomorrow, although you can link up this evening if you like...I chose to show off my mini cloches and of course a couple cloche paintings I did a few weeks back (both are sold). If you would like to join in the fun be sure to drop by Marty's blog!
My husband and I are leaving for a week's vacation up north, so I won't be posting as much this week...but I will be bringing my paints as I cannot be away from the easel that long! Have a great weekend!:)

Blue & White Russian Delight and the Old Stove

"Blue & White Russian Delight," 4"x 6", oil on stretched canvas

$39(plus s/h) (available)

"The Old Stove," 4"x 6", oil on stretched canvas,
$39(plus s/h) (available)

I took a short break from commissions today to paint these little gems. :)

Back at the Easel!...Russian Nesting Doll Paintings in Oil

All in a Row, Traditional Vintage Russian Nesting Doll
Painting in Oil, 5"x7",
oil on stretched canvas,
$49(plus s/h)(available)

Vintage Strawberry Russian Nesting Doll Painting in Oil, 4"x6",
oil on stretched canvas,
$39(plus s/h)(SOLD, thank you!!)

Vintage Floral Russian Nesting Doll Painting in Oil, 4"x6",
oil on stretched canvas,
$39(plus s/h)(SOLD,thank you!!)

It feels really good to be back at the easel after an emotional week with my Grandpa's passing...I did a few more paintings of Russian nesting dolls as a recent customer was thinking of putting together a grouping of them, so I will see if they are interested in any of these pieces...if not, they will be available for purchase on Etsy in the next day or so. If there is something you would like me to paint, feel free to send me your suggestions or commission me to do a piece! I hope you have a wonderful, family filled 4th of July!

(an old photo of my sister and me with my
Grandpa Hammerstrom...
I think this will be how I will always remember him, happy & healthy)

Vintage Russian Nesting Doll, Still Life Painting in Oil by LARA

Vintage Russian Nesting Doll, 4"x6", oil on stretched canvas

$39(plus s/h) (SOLD,thank you!:o)

With all the talk about Russian dolls I of course felt the need to paint one....this is one of the more traditonal dolls that most people have seen at one time or another...this piece is a bit brighter and richer in color than my inadequate camera is able to show. Paintings always look better in person! :o) (*and be sure to look below as I am having my 1st ever Blog ART Giveaway!!Who-hoo!)