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!

Another Flea Market Style Magazine Giveaway x2!!

 

**The 2 WINNERS of my Flea Market Style Magazine Giveaway 

& Fine Art Giclee Print are:

 White Pine Lane

&

The TinCan Cottage

Thank you to everyone who entered...tweeted...posted...& are following! Have a wonderful, family filled weekend!!

Look what just arrived in my mailbox! Two free issues of Flea Market Style Magazine! And being that I already have a coveted copy of my own, I am going to give both of these copies away along with a Giclee Print of your choice from my store on Etsy!

(*Note: Please be sure your choice is a Giclee Print.)

To enter:

1) Visit my store on etsy and leave a comment on this post telling me which print you would like!

2) For 2 entries, become a follower of my blog and leave another comment telling me so!

3) For 3 entries, write a post about this giveaway on your own blog, leave a comment telling me so & provide the link.

4) For 4 entries, tweet about the giveaway on twitter, leave a comment telling me so & provide me with your twitter id name.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED! THANK YOU!!

A Special Thank-You from Matthew Mead to ME!!

What a great message to wake up to this morning from none other than designer/stylist/author/editor Matthew Mead!:

Lara,

Words cannot express the deep appreciation Jenny and I feel for the absolutely amazing portrait of Oscar. You have perfectly captured his essence in color and proportion and I was overwhelmed opening such a thoughtful gift upon arriving at Linda's. We just adore the painting and have shared it with family and friends alike who have had the same reaction. Thank you for sharing our special doggie with so many of your fans.

Best, Matthew and Jenny Mead

How good is that?? And then Linda MacDonald over at Restyled Home did a wonderful write up about my work as well! It's not everyday that an artist is recognized by their peers, so thank you Matthew and Linda! You have truly made my day! And be sure to stay tuned to their new magazine coming out soon called
Flea Market Style!

French Country Chair LOVE...

French Country Chair, 4"x6",

oil on canvas panel

(SOLD,thank you! )

I really love this chair...as soon as I saw it I was in love with its' bright, cheery colors and who could not love the little roosters, or perhaps they are French hens?...now back to the easel to work on some Chocolate...Chocolate Lab that is ;o)

(* Also, I will be revealing the name of the designer who I recently did a portrait for this weekend...I'll give you only 1 little hint and then I will say no more! It is a male designer/stylist :o) SO hoping he will like the portrait I created! Very exciting!:o)

Trio of Vintage Swimsuits, 3 Paintings in Oil...and Exciting News!

Trio of Vintage Swimsuits, 3 Paintings in Oil,
4"x6" each, $89(plus s/h)(available)

When I painted these cute little vintage swimsuits I was really hoping someone would buy all 3 as I think they would make an adorable, summery grouping in a cottage or home so I decided to sell them together!

**I thought I'd also let you in on an exciting secret!...well not all of it or I would be giving it away, but I am currently working on a special piece for an amazing designer/stylist! I won't be able to reveal who it is, or exactly what I am working on until after July 25th, but I am pretty excited to have been given such a wonderful opportunity to share my art with this person :o) ...And I will also be getting started on the paintings for the winners of my Blog Art Giveaway! So, stay tuned!


(**this is the initial sketch of the painting for Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality
she was one of the two winners of my recent Blog Art Giveaway...as soon as I have more completed I will post another photo! :o)