The Post Project Blues

Yesterday, I finished my bohemian style inspired collection for an upcoming show in September.  I put the final touches on the last painting and cleaned my studio (oh boy! lots of paint splashes and dirty dry brushes need to throw away :)
For myself, I like this series of paintings a lot, but I'm always anxious to see the response from viewers. I posted this painting in my online store: Click here to see more



http://www.etsy.com/listing/158855277/original-painting-titled-amelia?ref=shop_home_active

http://www.etsy.com/listing/158855277/original-painting-titled-amelia?ref=shop_home_active
Amelia




I guess I hit the post project blues! So now I think I will take a break! I will take some long walks, go to yoga class, read a book (the one not yet opened from my last order)  and go to dinner and celebrate the work that is done.!  Maybe in the process I'll allow space for new ideas to grow.  And then begin the process of bringing to life new creative ideas.

How do you overcome the post-project blues?
Do you give yourself time to celebrate the small accomplishment? Share with me ... I will be happy to hear from you!
xx, Lana

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Cool Colors of My Palette

This time around I'm playing with a lot of cool colors from my palette.  I guess summer and the ocean give me continued inspiration about my color possibilities: sky blue, teal, aquamarine, and a touch of pink and yellow.... ok maybe a more than touch!




Seaweeds inspired 




What has been going on in my life you ask??? Let me share some resent updates on this week... 
(LIFE ACCORDING TO MY IPHONE)

                        .....this incredible Clearwater Beach weekend enjoyed with my husband....


                                  .........view of the beach from the balcony at the Hilton.....






.... I snapped this and other eclectic buildings as we walked in St. Pete ... 





... this is my favorite art gallery ....
Craftsman Gallery in St. Pete

                                           ......This is something you cannot pass by.....


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               ........ Also, don't forget to treat yourself as a princess in your favorite spa ......
               ........ I know this is an aquarium not a spa picture but you got the idea:) ......


Now I can go back to my easel .... I miss you my studio!!!  
I hope your weekend was fun and restful! I'd love to hear about what is going on in your world as well, just shoot me a line or two!

Visit my gallery:  LanasArt on Etsy where you will find a lot more of my new summer inspired paintings and please stay tuned for more updates!

xoxo, 
Lana
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Thoughts for Today

I love to paint.
It is vital to my life.
I paint wherever I am.
I paint from a feminine, fresh, youthful and very passionate perspective.
Fashion is my muse. The colors of summer are my delicious palette.
The subject in my personal work is predominantly a reflection of my thoughts at the moment.
I'm fascinated by faces, the inner beauty of the woman and by the beauty that surrounds me.  This is how I choose to create my life and my art.




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