THE HomeArama At Cheval OPENS TODAY!
JULY 18 – AUGUST 2
TRACI ZELLER HAS DESIGNED ONE OF THE ARCADIA HOMES. I was introduced to Traci at the design bloggers conference by my dear friend, Charlotte Designer Lisa Mende. Lisa and Traci share a design studio in Charlotte. Traci told me about her work in progress, the CHEVAL Design House, and this unique EQUESTRIAN community. She thought my paintings would be a PERFECT finishing touch to her designs!
FOR REALS!!!!!
TRACI ZELLER IS A DESIGN GODDESS!
TRACI STARTED BY SHARING HER COLOR PALATE AND SOME FABRIC CHOICES
MY GOAL WAS TO CREATE ARTWORK WHICH LOOKED “DISCOVERED”…NOT TOO INTENTIONAL…BUT PERHAP A PIECE WHICH THE DESIGNER MIGHT HAVE STUMBLED UPON AND BEEN INSPIRED BY.
I WANTED TO MAKE THE PAINTINGS A BIT DIFFERENT FROM EACH OTHER – TO LEND DIVERSITY…IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE PROCESS…A CHANCE TO REALLY PLAY AROUND A BIT WITH COLOR AND STYLE…WHILE STILL KEEPING MY FINGERPRINT.
ONE OF THE FIRST I COMPLETED WAS “KALIA AND MOONSHINE” INSPIRED BY MY FRIEND MOLLY PETERSON’S PHOTOGRAPH OF HER HORSES. 30 X 48…
THIS THREE PIECE PAINTING WAS ONE I HAVE COMPLETED IN 2011, ENTITLED “INSPIRATION” AND HAS BEEN “IN RESIDENCE” AT A LOCAL EMERGENCY VET IN CHARLOTTESVILLE….
TRACI SENT ME A PHOTO OF THE BOYS BEDROOM WHERE TWO OF THE THREE PIECES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED….I LOVE IT!!!!
THIS IS THE LARGEST PAINTING IN THE COLLECTION – “BELMONT” 36 X 48 –
IT WAS PAINTED WHILE I WATCHED AMERICAN PHAROAH WIN THE TRIPLE CROWN!!
AS IT TURNED OUT – TRACI USED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THE 12 PAINTINGS I DELIVERED TO CHARLOTTE. I AM BEYOND EXCITED – HONORED – I CRIED WHEN SHE TOLD ME – I AM SO PROUD TO BE A PART OF THIS PROJECT AND SO THRILLED THAT MY ARTWORK IN SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SPACE!!!
LANCELOT WAS THE FINAL PAINTING IN THE INSTALLATION
STAY TUNED FOR MORE HIGHLIGHTS!!!!
How wonderful!
Beautiful, Lesli!
Congratulations on having ALL of your work chosen for the Show Homes. Somebody has wonderful taste, IMHO.
You thought you were busy BEFORE? Better get those canvasses ready; I suspect you will get A LOT of exposure/new commissions as a result of this. Your work is so beautiful, fresh and playful. Anyone would be lucky to have something so lovely in their home.
(PS: my personal favorite is “Belmont”… I can just hear those thundering hooves!)
That’s awesome! I love horses and I love how your paintings of them are fun and whimiscal. The Belmont is one of my favorites. I’m very excited for you!
Hi Lesli! Beautiful!!! I love your work! I have a horse named Renegade and had to take a second look! I don’t think I could afford your work but would love to have you paint my horse. Do you do paintings for just random customers? And if so, how much do you charge? I know it would probably depend on the size – just love your work! Thank you so much and congratulations! Kelley
HI Kelley , If you visit my site – leslidevito.com you can see all of my pricing, just click on any “square” and it will give information. YES, I do commissions and I love to do horses. Everything is also listed in my FAQ page, top right corner of this blog! Thanks so much !! xo