Teeny Weeny Art Studios: 2014

Grateful month of December - Happy New Year!

In the spirit of it being Christmas week, I'm feeling deeply grateful .....ViaLiving life as an artist is a dream come true and I'm grateful for every single day.I'm grateful for every single person who is moved to purchase my art.I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my art and experiences with other artists and entrepreneurs who might want to live their own dream too.I am so grateful to share my artistic creations with...

Merry Christmas!!!!

Hello my dear friends! How was your week? First of all I like to say all of you thank you so much for your kind messages about my beloved Nikki last week. It means a lot to me. Many of you have pets and you know how hard it is to say goodbye from your personal experiences. But now on to the magical time of Christmas and I will be enjoying it with loved ones.I opened my Instagram account @LanasArtStudio couple of...

Lost dear friend and companion

Starting this week with a ton of catching up to do as last week we lost a dear friend, our little dog Nikki (in the foreground in the picture above). If you follow me, you probably know she was with me for 17 wonderful years, but unfortunately the time had come to say goodbye. I am reminded that Father Time is undefeated and in this case it is surely true. She was my walking partner and sweet companion for all...

Happy December!

Hello Lovelies!I hope you had a blessed week and nice family celebration during this Thanksgiving week (at least for those of you in the US). Now it's time to start preparing for a lovely holiday season and getting ready for more joyful times with family and friends!As for me I'm going to be short and sweet this week, because I'm swamped with custom orders, sales, packing and last minute freelance work. Also, I'm really excited...

This Week's Quote - Give Thanks!

ViaHello my dear Friends! I'm on a short blog break this week as you all probably will be spending more time with a family and friends during the holiday season. My deepest gratitude for all my dear friends and followers, collectors and online etsy shoppers. I enjoyed spending time with you all this year, blogging about art and travel and whatever else was on our minds at the moment ....... you make me feel like we are like one big family....

Monday Morning ... new day, new week, new start ....

Hello Monday! My brain is running at a slow pace, in need of a second cup of coffee to kick in ... (now already), and I'm slightly sad that the weekend is gone. So, I'll take a few hours to browse my favorite blogs, online magazines and pretty pictures from my trips, and read up on my friends' blogs .... all to inspire me.viaSo you are a creative professional and this is you life sources. Embrace...

Quotes of the Week - November Inspiration

How are you lovelies?I hope November treats you well. I can never come up with what to say by the end of the week... ( no wonder :) so here are some words lately I found that inspire and move me forward:"When it comes to art, buy with your eyes, not your ears. I try very hard not to "decorate" with art. Art should be reflective of your personality and what is going on in your head - not reflective of the colors of a sofa". - Hotelier Jason...

Flower in Her Hair ... Flowers Everywhere..... I love the Flower Girl.

I saw her sitting in the rainRaindrops falling on herShe didn't seem to careShe sat there and smiled at meAnd I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew)She could make me happy (happy, happy)Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhereI love the flower girlOh, I don't know just whyShe simply caught my eyeI love the flower girl she seemed so sweet and kind.She crept into my mind.I knew I had to say hello (hello, hello)She smiled up at meShe took...

Dior, Chanel... and More - Fragrance of Paris!

Hello My Friends! I hope your October is treating you well! In fact, I hope it's downright inspiring!Inspiring still life - Miss Dior You see, I love October because it means I'm in the home stretch.... I can celebrate my accomplishments over the last 10 months, and kick myself into gear to make the best of what's left of 2014!Oh ...and of course, fall is my favorite season. When my dearest friends celebrating with...

Art Tour of Musee D' Orsay in Paris, France

Looking back on my trip to the Paris Museums: Second stop - Art Tour of Musee D'OrsayEach week I will focus on a different artist that I admire. This week's blog will therefore focus on one of my favorites of all time - Monet. If you have visited the Louvre in Paris you would know that there is no impressionist art there, they were "blacklisted" by the classical art league. So instead, the Musee D'Orsey is a perfect home for...

Tips to The Louvre Tour in Paris from Self - Proclaimed Expert

Q: WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE LOUVRE?The absolute best time to visit the Louvre is on Wednesday and Friday evenings when the museum is open until 9:45 pm, there are many fewer visitors. Me: I was excited to see the Louvre, so I scheduled to go early in my visit to Paris, but unfortunately there was a strike so entrance was not permitted. Later in the week I was able to go and of course I loved it! So plan ahead...

Bonjour Paris!

Hello Lovelies! I think about Paris most of the time .... If you have ever been to Paris it is like an attraction or nostalgic feelings that stays in your thoughts always only in a positive, sweet and inspiring way. I know, it like a cliche that every artist should travel to Paris and it even better live there for awhile. But not of all us are so lucky. For me, just a shot trip can provides endless inspirations it seems.One of the...