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:

Current Commission & Taffy Scheduled for Surgery...

Current commission of an adorable, sad looking Bassett on a vintage suitcase...stay tuned for the end result! And for an update on our dog Taffy visit Painting a Pup a Day. If you are interested in having a portrait done of a special piece, feel free to contact me!

I'm In!...My Dalmation Painting is in the Art Show at the Dog Show in Kansas!

 Just wanted to share the good news that this piece will be on its' way shortly to the 2011 Art Show at the Dog Show in Kansas! Fingers, toes, & paws crossed it wins! If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me and/or check out my website at Studio Lara.com

Busy as a Bee with Commissions! ;)

I haven't been blogging as much as I should the past couple of months, but I have just been super busy with commissions! Most assuredly NOT complaining, just makes it difficult to get other things done at the same time...such is life! ;)) If you are interested in having a special piece done for you or perhaps a pet portrait, feel free to contact me! My new pricing is up on my website as well at Studio Lara.com Have a great week!

Poodle with Ball...entry for Art Show at the Dog Show 2011

This is one of 4 paintings I have entered into the upcoming Art Show at the Dog Show 2011 in Kansas. I will know in February if any have been accepted so stay tuned! If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me and/or visit my website at www.studiolara.com.

Dalmation Pup on Red Vintage Suitcase...Entry for the 2011 Upcoming Art Show at the Dog Show

This is one of 4 paintings I have entered into the upcoming Art Show at the Dog Show 2011 in Kansas. I will know in February if any have been accepted so stay tuned! If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me and/or visit my website at www.studiolara.com.

Westie with Vintage Suitcase...entry for Art Show at the Dog Show 2011

This is one of 4 paintings I am hoping to enter into the upcoming Art Show at the Dog Show 2011 in Kansas. I have one more almost complete, and then will have to try and hustle to get another two finished in time. Fingers, toes, & paws crossed I can do it! ;)) If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me and/or visit my website at www.studiolara.com.

Grreat Gift Idea!...A Pet Portrait by Yours Truly! ;) *New Pricing for 2011!

 (Sheltie Winter Pup, available on etsy)

If you are looking for a grreat gift, look no further! Commission a pet portrait by me! New pricing is below...feel free to contact me if you would like a special piece done for you!

6"x6" ~ $125.00

8"x10" ~ $200.00

11"x14" ~ $275.00

16"x20" ~ $350.00

18"x24" ~ $475.00

20"x30" ~ $600.00

24"x30" ~ $850.00

24"x36" ~$1,200.00

30"x40" ~$1,600.00

36"x48" ~$2,000.00

Grreat Gift Idea!...A Pet Portrait by Yours Truly! ;) *New Pricing for 2011!

If you are looking for a grreat gift, look no further! Commission a pet portrait by me! New pricing is below...feel free to contact me if you would like a special piece done for you!

6"x6" ~ $125.00

8"x10" ~ $200.00

11"x14" ~ $275.00

16"x20" ~ $350.00

18"x24" ~ $475.00

20"x30" ~ $600.00

24"x30" ~ $850.00

24"x36" ~$1,200.00

30"x40" ~$1,600.00

36"x48" ~$2,000.00

Custom Pet Portrait ...Westie, Daschund, & Labrador Retriever Painting in OIL

A large private commission just finished last night...3 pups kicking back and relaxing on a couch :) Feel free to contact me if you would like a portrait done of your pup or visit my website: studiolara.com

Meet 'Mosby' the Bernese Mountain Dog...Portrait Painting in OIL by LARA

This is 'Mosby,' an adorable Bernese Mountain Dog! I just love their coloring! This piece may already be spoken for, but if not it will be available in my store on etsy. If you are interested in having a pet portrait done, feel free to contact me! 10% will be donated to Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue.
(*photo used with permission, flickr id: jtscanlon )

Meet 'Beau' the Chihuahua from My Romantic Home...Painting in OIL by LARA

 ("Beau," 5"x 7",oil on canvas panel, 

10% will be donated to 

Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue)

This is 'Beau', an adorable chihuahua owned by Cindy Santiago of the beautiful, shabby chic blog called My Romantic Home.I absolutely fell in love with Beau's soulful expression! I would imagine he is a real sweetheart...This piece may already be spoken for, but if not, it will be available in my store on etsy in a few days. 10% will be donated to Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue. If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me!
(*photo used with permission , flickr id: Romantic Home )

CSN Stores $50 Giveaway!!

Head on over to my other blog,  
Painting a Pup a Day

to enter to win a $50 Gift Certificate to 

any of the 200+ stores at CSN Stores! Good luck!!

I'm No Longer Afraid of Blue...

For a long time I have avoided using some colors in my work for fear that I would make an absolute mess of something I had spent hours on, but I finally took the plunge and added a bit of blue to this black Lab. It may not be so apparent in the photo, but there are subtle hints of blue in some of the highlights and doggone it, it just works! And I have to say I'm really lovin the nice light brown of the blanket and the bit of brown in the eyes...both seem to complement the blue just right! If you are interested in having a pet portrait done feel free to contact me!

Grreat News from the Art Show at the Dog Show!

Some grreat news to share! I found out today that my "WBRK Westie Radio," painting above won for Best Entry Depicting a Dog From the Terrier Group at the 2010 Art Show at the Dog Show! This piece may still be available for purchase by contacting the Art Show office. It is 11"x14", framed oil on canvas panel, $425. I also have prints available of this piece in my store on etsy. If you are looking to have a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me or visit my website at Studio Lara, or my blog: Painting a Pup a Day.

My Entry for the 2010 Art Show at the Dog Show was Accepted!!

 

I just found out today that this piece was accepted into the 2010 Art Show at the Dog Show in Kansas! There were over 567 entries this year! Very exciting being that this is one of my first national competitions! Stay tuned to find out what happens in a few weeks!
*Prints are available in my store of this piece :)

A Proper Seat...Manet Study 'A King Charles Spaniel'

 

(A Proper Seat, 6"x 6", 

oil on stretched canvas, 

available on etsy) 

This is a 6"x 6" oil painting depicting an interior with Edouard Manet's "A King Charles Spaniel," and a Union Jack Chair inspired by both Teo Jasmin and Jane Hornsby.This piece is on stretched canvas with the edges painted black (can be hung as is! no need for framing.) I've been intrigued lately with some wonderful dog portraits I discovered by such Masters as Mary Cassatt, Edouard Manet, and Edgar Degas among others, so I've started a series of paintings incorporating studies of their work. I found it fascinating that even back then dogs seemed to capture the hearts of so many as they do today. If you are interested in having a pet portrait done feel free to contact me, commissions are always welcome!
*And be sure to check out a great GIVEAWAY over at Flea Market Style!

Winter Sheltie Pup Painting in Oil

"Winter Sheltie Pup,"  8"x10", oil on canvas,

(available on ebay at 8:30PM EST)

My husband lost his job last week, so as you can imagine I've been painting like the dickens in my studio...and I have to say although this is one of the most stressful things I've ever gone through, painting is by far the best therapy!If you are interested in having your pup immortalized in paint, feel free to drop me a line!

My 1st live interview today on Blog Talk Radio!

Starting off the New Year with an on air interview with Red River Writers on Blog Talk Radio at 4:20PM EST! I've never actually done a live interview before so it should be interesting. You can even call in with questions, or just have a listen. Here is the link to their page. I'm also back at the easel and will be posting new work soon! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and all the best in 2010!!