2014...Bring it On! :)

What a year 2013 was and 2014 has already started out with quite a bang! Swamped in commissions and it's only the 2nd week of January! I will be working on a large portrait of a beloved Labrador Retriever, a Golden Retriever Wyeth Painting from my ongoing series, a large French Sevres floral, and a HUGE 36x48 horse painting among others! So grateful to God and looking forward to the many blessings ahead! All the best to you and yours! Make this year the best year yet! ;) 

Life Imitating Art

An adorable Lab asleep by Andrew Wyeth's "Master Bedroom,"...truly life imitating art.

available on etsy

HOLIDAY SALE!

Currently having a HOLIDAY SALE 

on some items still in need of good homes ;) 

I made the front page! :)

Always fun to get featured on the front page of etsy! Who-hoo! That's one of my Golden Retriever prints...a grreat gift idea! (*only 10 weeks until Christmas! ;)

My 'gift' to A Place to Bark...

My gift to all the pups rescued by Bernie Berlin...

from now thru Christmas $10 of every 8x10 & 11x14 print 

from my etsy store

will be donated to 'A Place to Bark'

...helping to save lives,

 is there any better gift to give?♥

The Rainbow Bridge...

I've been blown away at the interest in my Rainbow Bridge painting, but I reckon it has hit a spot so many of us hold in our hearts for those precious pups that we have lost...I believe whole heartedly they will be in Heaven...I can't imagine God would create such loving creatures for it not to be so.~Lara

 I'm so moved by what Bernie Berlin does for animals in need, I have decided to donate $10 for each 8"x10" & 11"x14" print sold of my Rainbow Bridge Painting from my etsy store to her rescue
'A Place to Bark'...she is truly an angel here on earth.

Life With Dogs Giveaway! :)

Be sure to hop, skip, & jump on over to Life With Dogs for a grreat giveaway! Three lucky pups will win a fine art print signed by moi! ;)...and if you feel your precious pup needs to be immortalized in oil be sure to contact me and/or visit my website at Studio Lara .com
Cheers!

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! :)

Golden Retriever Puppy & Mama Painting in OIL

(available on etsy)

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.

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

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

Limited Offer! 5x7 Portraits $65 Canvas Panel/$100 Stretched Canvas to Help with Taffy's Cancer Treatment

For a Limited Time I will be offering 5x7 Pet Portraits in Oil for $65 on canvas panel, $100 on stretched canvas & 8x10 for $125 on canvas panel, $150 on stretched canvas (I usually charge $200)...we really need the help with Taffy's ongoing treatment of bone cancer. His pain patches alone will cost us $200 a month & this doesn't include his supplements, chemo, etc. etc. Feel free to share with anyone you may know who might be interested in having a portrait done! Thank you! Contact me for details/any questions...I work from digital photos as well as actual printed photos. 
(*my husband was let go from his job with Art Van today, he will be starting full-time at NY LIFE, but it would be a great help to us at this time if you are thinking of having a portrait done. Thank you so much!)

My Entry for the Canine Art Guild Exhibition

"A Golden Touch," 5"x 5",

oil on canvas panel,

$125(available, contact me)

This is my entry in the Canine Art Guild's 'Dog Gonn-It Art Exhibition' celebrating its' 5 year anniversary. Be sure to stop by and cast your VOTE for your favorite pup painting & feel free to share this post with other dog lovers! If you are interested in having a pet portrait done, feel free to contact me to book one in today!

Currently on my Easel, a Golden Retriever & Australian Cattle Dog

 

Just thought I'd give you a peek of what is currently on my easel...a HUGE Golden Retriever painting (18"x 24") and a beautiful Australian Cattle Dog. I also am working on a Sheltie and a pair of Miniature Schnauzers, and will be starting a Black Lab soon as well!I can feel the holiday rush already starting!Less than 8 weeks left!**Also, a VERY Special thank you to Rose over at a Santa Maker's Journey for the wonderful post she did about my pet portraits on her blog :) I painted her adorable Yorkie, Duchess, a few weeks back.

Golden Retriever Attacks Canadian Goose!...

To read the whole story click here :)