Love is in the air ;)

This portrait was so fun to create as the bride-to-be had commissioned me to create a couple paintings for her bridesmaids & unbeknownst to her, her Mother had commissioned me to do a painting of her dress! Needless to say she cried, she loved it...job done ;) If you are interested in having a portrait done feel free to contact me and/or visit my Wedding store on etsy! 

Custom Wedding Dress Paintings in OIL....Like Mother, Like Daughter

Thoroughly enjoyed creating these two portraits for a New Years Eve bride & her Mother! Such a wonderful gift idea for the bride & Mother of the bride! If you are interested in having a special piece created feel free to contact me & visit my website at Studio Lara.

Merry Christmas to You & Yours!

Although we will not be with family this year, wishing all my friends, families, & followers a family, fun-filled Christmas & a Happy, healthy New Year! :)

Bright & Cheery

A trio of recent commissions...the dress is a beautiful design by Monique Lhuillier. Vera Wang is by far my favorite designer, but I have to say Monique is definitely my 2nd favorite! If you are interested in having a special piece created feel free to contact me and/or check out my website: Studio Lara

Thank you Style Me Pretty!

Thank you! Style Me Pretty 

for including two of my custom wedding dress paintings 

on your site! To see the full post click here.

(*photos ElisaBPhotography via Style Me Pretty)

Custom Wedding Bouquet Paintings in OIL

I've been busy all summer with pet portraits & wedding dress paintings, but I also have had a few wedding bouquet commissions as well...such a great way to remember those beautiful flowers from your special day! If you or someone you know is interested in having a custom piece done of your wedding dress, shoes, bouquet, and/or cake, feel free to contact me and be sure to check out my store on etsy! You can even register on etsy now! :)

Summer weddings...

Another commission finished for a summer bride. If you or someone you know is interested in having a portrait done of your wedding dress, or perhaps a prom dress, communion, etc. feel free to contact me & be sure to check out my store on etsy!

Vintage Wedding Dress Portrait in Oil

I've been busy as a bee this summer not only on several commissions, but my husband was given a job promotion so we packed up & moved from Michigan to Kentucky! Enjoying a fresh start in a new place & one that isn't too far from 'home'...only 6 hours from Michigan. This is a piece I just finished of a vintage wedding dress. If you or someone you know is getting married, already married, celebrating an anniversary, why not have a portrait done of their wedding dress! I also do portraits of the cake, wedding shoes, and bouquet! Feel free to contact me or visit my store on etsy!

Inspired by Vera Wang

Vera Wang is by far my favorite dress designer...I don't think there is a dress I don't like or love of hers! The 4th photo shows a recent commission I did for a customer of a dress by Vera Wang's White Collection available at David's Bridal. The ruffles were a challenge, but I am thrilled with the end result. If you or someone you know is getting married, or celebrating an anniversary, why not commission a custom wedding dress painting? Feel free to contact me or visit my store on etsy. A great gift idea!