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
maggie “GOOD DOGS ARE WITH US FOR A LITTLE WHILETO TEACH US HOW TO LOVE LIKE IT IS OUR JOB…BECAUSE IT IS.” (left to right from upper left corner)owen, urban, sagejackson, jake, lucysam, molly, bogey lola, jennyjack and hazel kota, indy, charlesbode, crosby, brodiemisty, lulu and maxwell graham, luluakahi and rosie milton and maggie ,… Read More CUSTOM PET PORTRAITS – THE DOGS AND CATS OF 2012
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Here are your top 10 favorite posts of 2012… 10. THE LIVING ROOM REINVENTED – MY HAPPY PLACE “And as your family grows and expands and ages and changes…. you have to make adjustments….” 9. THE DINING ROOM PART II – THE REVEAL… Read More YOUR TOP 10 FAVORITE POSTS
I AM HERE…. TO THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED ME THROUGH THIS ROLLER COASTER OF A YEAR… BEGINNING TOMORROW DECEMBER 7 – ALL OF THE PAINTINGS ON MY BLOG (HERE) WILL BE 20% OFF THROUGH THE WEEKEND. I ONLY DO THIS ONE TIME A YEAR… SO DON’T MISS OUT!!! YOUR PAINTING WILL BE ABLE… Read More YOLO ART SALE – THROUGH MONDAY DECEMBER 10
FINALLY I can tell you!!! I found out last week… I got a call last Wednesday…. It was the Washington Post….and they said…. “Lesli…YOU WON!!!” (story here) todays paper There were 2 winners, one by the # of reader votes ….. and a Judges favorite (ME!!!) …okay I know this is not discovering a cure… Read More 2012 WASHINGTON POST KIDS ROOM CONTEST WINNER – ME!
I love pink……one day in a moment of boredom (original post HERE.), I took my sweet but sedate cabinet form this…. to THIS: THE PINK CABINET MAKEOVER cost of this makeover – $12.00! sometimes it just takes a little color…TO make a BIG difference…look around you… is there something that has just been sleeping away,… Read More For the LOVE of PINK… MISSONI for Target and ZIG ZAG!!!
