Wishing Everyone a Wonderful New Years!

May 2010 bring continued blessings to you and yours! 

I will be back at the easel this Monday...I'm taking a few days 'off' for some much needed 'me' time. God bless & thank you for your continued support, kindness, and interest in my work!

Wishing Everyone a Truly Blessed, Family Filled Christmas!

Hope everyone has a holiday filled with family, fun, and lots of laughter! Thank you for your support & encouragement throughout this year and for your friendship! God bless!~Lara

Fine Art Giclee Prints...Now Available!

With the new year fast approaching I wanted to start offering fine art giclee prints of some of my original oil paintings. I know not everyone can afford an original painting so I thought a quality print is the next best thing! You can find them in my store on etsy and ebay, or feel free to contact me direct!

Last Minute Gift Idea...Pet Portrait Gift Certificate! (or Custom Painting)

Need a GRREAT last minute gift idea? 

How about a Gift Certficate for a Custom Pet Portrait or Oil Painting by me! 

Just contact me with the address of the recipient 

and I will send them a gift certificate in the amount you specify! 

Pet portraits are a wonderful, personable gift 

they will cherish for years to come!

A Couple More Itty Bitty Paintings...

 

These are teeny little ACEO paintings, only 

2.5" x 3.5" on stretched canvas (and a mere $19 each)

...no need for framing, can be hung as is and truly adorable with a captial 'A' ;)  Available on Etsy. I am also linking this to D. Dzine's Artwork Friday :)

Wee Little Paintings on Etsy...

 ...so small they can fit in the palm of your hand :)  

Available in my store on Etsy.

(*I need to replace the 2nd photo 

once the sun reappears in Michigan)

Blue & White LoVe...

 

 

  I just cannot get enough of blue and white!I'm not sure what it is about the color combination, but it just seems to work...these pieces are available in my store on Etsy along with some other little gems! :) **Buy HANDMADE for the Holidays**

My item for the Blog*Bid*Hope Auction, 5"x 7" Custom Oil Painting

**UPDATE: The auction is over and a BIG THANK-YOU to theduchessofh for her winning bid of $100!**
The auctions to benefit Anissa Mayhew have started, and there are many great items to bid on! Everything starts at only $10!! Here is a link to my item, a Custom 5"x 7" Oil Painting of something you treasure.

Blog*Bid*Hope

Please take a moment to visit this link regarding a benefit 3 day auction starting this Wednesday that will raise funds for Anissa Mayhew, a mother of three who collapsed this Thanksgiving after suffering a massive stroke, and is now in a hospital bed fighting for her life. To read more please click here. I have donated a Custom Oil Painting for this auction, all bids start at only $10! Even if you decide not to participate, please copy the button above and help spread the word! God bless!

Red Spode and Russian Doll Under Cloche

"Red Spode Plate and Russian Doll Under Cloche," 3"x 4",

oil on stretched canvas, (available on etsy)

 I wanted to paint a little somethin, somethin for the Cloche Party over at A Stroll Thru Life and came up with this little number. I was hoping to get a couple little gems done, but I am super busy with commissions and holiday projects so I could only get one piece completed. If you use the search box on my sidebar you can view some of the other cloche paintings I have created in the past few months :) Enjoy!

Our Jedha has Cancer...

Our Jedha went to the Cancer Specialist today and has a cancerous growth that will need to be removed...to read more click here.
*When in doubt, get it checked out!

My ART GIVEAWAY on "As Good As Cake"!

 

*Be sure to head over to Kate's blog "As Good As Cake," now for some AWESOME Holiday Giveaways! I am giving away a Miniature Custom Oil Painting of something you treasure! Head on over there by clicking the button above or here! Good luck!*