Much of my inspiration is just outside my door… I WILL NEVER TIRE OF SEEING THESE GUYS…ON MY WALKS…pulling into the driveway…putting out the trash…they make me smile…and they give me untold INSPIRATION THANKS GUYS! APRIL IS AVAILABLE ON UGALLERY
SPRING IS IN THE AIR… at least in Los Angeles and I am thinking about April and how it is hands down my favorite month.April brings Spring and COLOR is everywhere…we have Spring Break and feel warming breezes and the buds pop and our cherry blossom tree explodes. And April, just by the hair on… Read More A SNEAK PEEK AT APRIL
AS we complete the finishing touches on the kids bathroom.. REVEAL on Monday! I am beginning to pull all the ingredients together for the LONG OVERDUE MASTER BATHROOM UPDATE. I have known all along that I want to convert a dresser into the vanity…With the addition of a vessel sink….Here are some of my inspiration… Read More DRESSER TURNED BATHROOM VANITY
Billy the Goat Lept over the neighbors fence…and was eating the flowers by the curb… I shocked myself on the wire…foolishly thinking I could lure him back in… He laughed, kept nibbling and when he was ready…he just hopped back over! and gave me a wink… Lesli DeVito Paintings…for More Information Visit MY FAQ Page…… Read More BILLY THE GOAT
I had the honor of painting two Chocolate Lab “siblings”for Christmas….“WOODY” and “REESE” “REESE” “Reese, our female will be 8 this Christmas & she is our “1st born”. We got her soon after we were engaged, so she’s been a part of our family from day one. She is SO sweet, SO gentle & SO… Read More PET PORTRAIT(S) OF THE WEEK – REESE AND WOODY
THIS IS ONE OF MY “LILLY” SERIES…. If I can be permitted to express my excitement without sounding to “Horn tooty of my own”… Last Month, I donated this painting to a LIVE CHARITY AUCTION for the CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL and the top bid was $9,000.00!!! I am so proud and even happier to have helped… Read More VALLEY GIRL – DOGS AND COWS
MILTON AND MAGGIE …are miniature Dachshunds… they are inseparable…rarely even photographed apart… and it was decided that they should share their portrait… I fell in love with these two cuties…absolute heart stealers… MILTON AND MAGGIE “Milton (above bottom right) was born deaf so Maggie is his right hand girl. He is full of life and… Read More PET PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK
Pets come in all shapes and sizes…from Geckos to Hamsters… to Dogs and Horses. This Pet Portrait was for one of my first Pet Portrait clients, Molly. Molly stumbled on my work at one of my first shows a few years ago and since that time, I have painted her dog Riley, he bosses Prized… Read More PET PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK – KALI
“AGGIE” AGGIE was a sweet yellow lab I painted early last Summer in time for Father’s day. Her “Mom” sent me many photos and this one was my favorite.I paint a great many Yellow Labs and at first glance they might appear nearly identical, but as you get closer, the little differences and personal touches make… Read More PET PAINTING of the week – AGGIE
I intended to start this new FRIDAY FEATURE the other day but the week got away from me… Those of you who are fortunate enough to have your heart stolen by a Pet know what I mean when I say ; “Sometimes words cannot do the depth of love justice.” I paint many pets who… Read More new friday FEATURE PET PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK
