Always a Bridesmaid...Until Now! ;)

I've so enjoyed creating these custom wedding dress paintings the past few months! This is a dress by Galina for a bride in North Carolina. If you or someone you know would like their wedding dress immortalized in oil, feel free to contact me and/or visit my store on etsy!

Wedding Keepsake Paintings for a Bride in Cannes, France

Such a priviledge to create these special keepsake wedding paintings for brides all over the world...this set is for a bride in Cannes, France. If you or someone you know is interested in having a painting done of their wedding dress, shoes, bouquet, or cake, feel free to contact me or visit my store on etsy! And yes, I still do pet portraits as well :)

Love is in the Air. . .

I've really enjoyed painting a number of wedding dresses lately for brides & brides-to-be...a perfect, personable gift I reckon! If you are interested in having a special piece created for you or someone you know feel free to contact me! I also have a page on facebook you can follow & flickr! :) 

Custom Wedding Dress Paintings by Lara Harris

Looking for a fabulous gift for a bride, bride-to-be, or perhaps an anniversary or Valentine's Day gift? How about a custom wedding dress painting! Feel free to check out examples of my work in my store on etsy and/or contact me.

TuRQuOiSe LoVe & NOVICA Winner!

Looking for affordable, unique, personable gifts? How about this little bit of pretty? Only $29 on etsy. :) Be sure to check out my store on etsy...there are many gifts under $30, perfect for hostess gifts, friends, co-workers, etc.

And the winner of the NOVICA $50 Giveaway is :

Melissa from Shabby Love :)

Thank you to everyone who entered!

Custom Personalized Family Nest Paintings in OIL

Looking for a unique & personable gift this holiday season? How about a custom family nest painting with personalized names on the eggs. Family is at the heart of the season and what a great way to display a family's love for one another. This nest is an early Christmas gift for my Mom. :) Available on etsy.

Vintage Tea Tins

(Available on etsy)


*Linking to:

The French Cupboard
The Brambleberry Cottage

Homemaker on a Dime

Custom Wedding Dress Paintings in OIL by Lara Harris

Looking for a special keepsake gift for a bride-to-be or a wonderful anniversary present? Why not have an oil painting done of that special dress? Check out my store on etsy for more details! And keep in mind Christmas is only 10 weeks away! ;)

Wedding Keepsake Paintings in OIL by Lara

(*available on etsy)

(*available on etsy)

Tea Tins...Painting in OIL by Lara Harris

Available on etsy...commissions always welcome!

Contact me at any time!

A Special Thank You!

A special thank you to Karen Harvey Cox from A Scrapbook of Inspiration for including me in the Treasury above on etsy as well as her lovely blog! Be sure to take a peek...it's beautiful! ;)) Have a great weekend everyone!

Custom Robin's Nest Painting in OIL by LARA

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I feel like I've been MIA in blogland this summer, but trying to get back on track. Currently busy as a bee with commissions. Feel free to contact me for any & all of your painting needs ;) And check out my store on etsy!

Mixed Berries on Furnivals Floral Platter Painting in OIL

 This is the second of two paintings I am doing for a customer in Australia The blue is a bit more cobalt and the raspberries are warmer in tone....paintings always look better in person! If you are interested in having a custom piece done, feel free to contact me! Hope you have had a wonderful summer!

Vintage Buttons... A Pair of Paintings in OIL

A private commission of two paintings of vintage buttons...it's amazing how beautiful some of the old buttons are! Little miniature masterpieces unto themselves. If you are interested in having a custom painting done, feel free to contact me!

Strawberries on Wood & Son Platter...Painting in OIL

I've been busy with both enjoying the summer & commissions, but thought I'd share this piece....it is one of two paintings I am doing for a customer in Australia :) If you are interested in having a custom piece done, feel free to contact me! Hope you are having a wonderful summer!

Build Your Own Plate Painting

Have a favorite plate you'd like created into a one-of-a-kind painting in oil? Feel free to contact me to have one custom made for you! Also 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.   

On a Grand Scale...Vintage Swimsuit Painting in Oil

 ("Vintage Purple Floral Swimsuit Painting, 
18"x 24",oil on canvas,
Private Commission, 1of 2)

(*note: the purple is a bit warmer in tone
than what may appear)

This past week I've been busy finishing up a couple pet portraits, starting a super cool 1950's style vintage portrait for a customer in North Carolina, and have been working on two rather large 18"x 24" paintings of vintage swimsuits (one is above) for a designer in Hong Kong. Some of you may remember I painted a trio of small paintings last summer of vintage swimsuits. There is something truly freeing about painting larger pieces...I think I could really get used to the idea! :) If you are a designer interested in having a commission done feel free to contact me!