Strike a Pose. . .Vintage Vogue Cover ~ Grace Kelly

Inspired by a vintage cover of Vogue 

starring the elegant Grace Kelly. 

Original & prints available for purchase on etsy.

A is for Ashi...Portrait in Oil

Inspired by a gorgeous dress by Ashi. 

Available 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.

Morning Tea with Windflowers (after Waterhouse) Painting in OIL by LARA

It's been awhile since I've done a study so I decided to do one of my favorites, "Windflowers," by John William Waterhouse. I'm hoping to get a better photo in the next couple of days, but I'm really happy with how this piece turned out! Available on etsy.

A Vintage Vibe...Portrait in OIL by LARA

 ("Betty," 22"x 28", oil on canvas, 

private commission)

 I am finally finished with this piece, although I still wish I could get a better photo as I think it looks much better in person! My client wanted for me to create a vintage style portrait incorporating her late mother-in-law's love of jazz. She didn't want the piece to be just black and white, so I added a bit of silverish purple to her dress, the tablescape, and the jazz players in the background. I added just a hint of blue in the background, and there is a bit of light yellow enhancing the lights in the background as well as the small candle on the table. My client will be giving this to her husband for Father's Day and said it would be ok to share it with you here on my blog. This was what she wrote to me:

        "I cant wait to see my daughter's first heirloom and my husband's face when he sees this..she loved jazz and he once told me, she always had music playing in the house. I wish she or her husband could see it!"      

It has been a true honor to create such a special piece for their family! If you are interested in having a portrait done feel free to contact me....my pricing can be found here.   

A Vintage Vibe...Portrait in OIL by LARA

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Now you may be wondering why this lovely lady is missing her face...well this is a portrait I've been working on for the past few weeks and it will be given as a gift, so hence it is in disguise for the time being. I still have some more work to do on it, but I'm really liking the overall vibe. Stay tuned for the grand finale!

Woman in Blue Rhinestones-Original OIL Painting by LARA

 

  

"Woman in Blue Rhinestones," 6"x6",

oil on stretched canvas,(available on etsy)

I have to share something kinda funny, while painting this piece I could not stop getting the song, "Isn't She Lovely," by Stevie Wonder out of my head! It must be the rhinestone dress or perhaps her elegant pose...and I think she resembles Ashley Judd just a little. (*as a sidenote, if you've never seen the movie 'Simon Birch' in which Ashley appears, it really is a must see...a bit of a tear jerker for sure, but it's one of those movies that really touches your heart...the young actor who played Simon was just incredible, a true inspiration for us all I reckon :)

(**And THANK YOU to everyone who has entered the Flea Market Style Magazine Giveaway below & for all of the wonderful comments! I can't wait to see the Premier Issue myself! Still waiting for my copies to arrive from the editor! :)

Viewing Mary Cassatt's 'Children Playing with a Dog', Master Portrait Study in Oil

 

 (Viewing Cassatt's 'Children Playing with a Dog', 

6"x 6", oil on stretched canvas,
available on etsy )

This is a 6"x 6" oil painting on stretched canvas with the edges painted black
(can be hung as is, no need for framing) depicting a little girl and her Yorkie viewing
Mary Cassatt's "Children Playing with a Dog." Amazing to think that Cassatt's painting went for $6.2 million at Christie's Auction House in 2007!

(**Note: This piece is more vibrant, colorful, & detailed than what may appear! :)

I Can Make That!...Miniature OIL Paintings, & Handcrafted Heirloom Santas!

 

 

(3"x 5" Miniature OIL Paintings under $25! 

Great Gift Ideas!available on etsy, 

**BUY HANDMADE this Holiday!**)

 Over at Just a Girl, Chris is hosting an "I Can Make That!" Blog Party to inspire bloggers everywhere to see what they can create for the upcoming holidays (ONLY 7 Weeks left!!). I decided to do what I do best, and create some tiny oil paintings which will be available in my etsy store at a reduced price, just in time for the holiday gift-giving season! Be sure to stop on over and join in the fun! :)

**I also wanted to mention another great gift idea, beautiful Handcrafted Heirloom Santas by Rose at A Santamaker's Journey! 

 

To view her collection click here. 
You can also contact Rose by email.

**I'm linking this post to the 12 Weeks of Christmas as well!Be sure to check out that Blog Party too!