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.

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So you are a creative professional and this is you life sources. Embrace it and make some time for it! Without inspiration you have no fuel in the tank, and that will lead to nowhere. Most of the time I'm working on a series of pieces ... so it is easier for me. But every Monday when I have Monday-brain, I need something to get me excited and to spark my creativity again. So often my Pinterest inspiration board gives me a kick in the rear end. As an artist I need my creative juices to flow freely .... so it is great to start this morning with a giant cup of coffee, and let those couple hours visually trigger my brain. This is a part of my creative process!  So, I'm taking time and adding this to my Monday routine! I hope this will be inspiring for you as well!

1. Just a few of the many things I love about Paris  here  ...  nearly daily posts of a life in Paris and the Paris lifestyle .... I think the writer behind the blog reminds me of myself and my love of the city from the first time I set foot in the City of Lights. 

An inviting café scene from my Paris trip

2. learn more from the blogger pro here . Go to her Press section .... she really has a creative and knowledgeable approach of  social media business .... I learned something new from her lately.  

3. here is more from my Pinterest  board ( I think it is about time to think about White Christmas ... inspiration is everywhere.... sometimes you don't even have to leave home to be inspired:) 

4. and here if you in design or home decoration.... lovely posts from my favorite design blog.  

5. last but not least, to celebrate another successful business year selling online I am happy to giveaway one print of my original watercolors of your choice! This is first time I have used the generated raffle, so we'll see how well it  works. In the mean time I wish everyone best luck and cheers! xx, Lana

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Giving Thanks

                                                 Hello my dear friends!

November is here already and it will be gone before we even notice it. In the midst of this busy time of everyone's life, I would like to say THANK YOU for:


* SEASONAL CHANGES 

( Which is always a perfect reminder that we aren't in control .... some days are sunny and bright, and some are rainy and windy......so let's be a very grateful for what is given us everyday!)

* FRIENDS 

(I'm so thankful for all of my new friends here. I learned a lot and I grew a lot with you. Thank you for being here for me when I have a stumble, and looking for help with my online enterprise. Thank you for motivating me moving forward and taking time to read my blog and leave your comments :)  You are a bunch of creative, determined,  and talented "followers".... and I'm thankful!)

woops....."old" friends, FAMILY, and loved ones ...please forgive me... you will get my "thank you" note personally!

* COLLECTORS AND BUYER 

Forever thankful for all my new "art lovers" and collectors who are totally awesome and help to keep me moving forward and push me to stay creative and excited about my craft. Love you all and hope to share with you my art for many, many years!

I think this list can go on and on ...but for now I'm busy with custom work, packing and shipping my sold orders, and generally busy with the creative process!

Stay tuned for more updates and Please leave me a comment and or like me on facebook, adding me to your favorites store on etsy, follow me here and on pinterest....   well you got the idea :)

CHEERS!

XoXo, LANA

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September 2013

Back from an intense trip, filled with inspiration,
please check out more new artworks soon. Happy September to all!

Lana's Art Studio

Thank you Bonnie for your lovely feature in the September Gift Guide. If you wonder ....my painting here at #7. 

a handmade gift guide for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays… or for no reason at all!

fun facts for september:

>> september 2 is labor day.
>> september 14 was the day that francis scott key wrote the star spangled banner.
>> september 22 is the autumnal equinox.
>> september is called ‘harvest month’.
>> september’s birthstone is the sapphire.
>> september’s birth flowers are the forget-me-not, morning glory and aster.

More for Gift Guide read here: Going Home To Roost

xx, Lana

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End of Summer Art Reflection

Summer is almost over and I'm very happy that it was a busy time and exciting as well.   Lots of traveling, new artworks, nice relaxing weekend trips, and great community support from my fellow teammates. 
Thank you for the following bloggers, google+ friends, and especially Jessica from Creative Index for featuring me and publishing my interview in your blog! Your blog is amazing!

Read more ARTIST LOVE featuring my art here: http://www.creativeindexblog.com/

"In the right hands, a flower will always feel fresh. With my art I see inspiration in the flower, especially the elegant peonies. I strive to interpret nature and make it my own. Best of all, these will keep their bloom all year round."

"I don't sketch what I'm going to do when I begin an abstract piece. My art just flows from me, to my brush, and then to my painting.  What I leave out is just as important as what I put in."


More about my creative process, vision and plans read in my recent interview with Jessica from Creative Index  here

• Care to share any tips that help you to stay on task and follow your creative life?

Here is my tip for today: "Do the things that frightens you most, then the rest of the day is a breeze." 

LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRILLIANT FALL AND THE LAUNCH OF MY NEW WEBSITE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. 

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE JOURNEY SO FAR,

XX, LANA

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Discover Your London Style

I think London has so many eclectic trends...so it is hard to really pick the most recognizable. I know it sounds weird to name a few like red phone booths, best taxi cabs (seriously London's cab drivers are the best), or Big Ben. But it took me awhile to really fill the spirit and sense of the very touristy bustling city. I had some memorable inspirations I would like to share with you here. 

La Vie En Blues 

You can buy anything at London's famous department store, from a teddy bear to a pair of diamond-encrusted high heels. Which I'm  prefer :) I love mixture and eclectic fashion style of London.

I had the pleasure of walked many of the London bridges this summer. From the moment I stepped on Tower bridge,  I knew I would capture it in a painting.

Enjoy the London inspired collection at my shop: LanasArt on Etsy posted this week!

Spellbound at LanasFineArt

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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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WATERCOLOR PRINTS IN STYLE

It is been a nice and exiting week! I had a blast with my family on vacation at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club this week.

This place was established in 1928 and I think they still manage to project a relaxing and fun atmosphere, with is great for a family reunion or just plain rest and relaxation!

Breakfast 

Lunch

and plenty of sun...

NOW I CAN GET BACK TO WORK!

More of available original watercolors here: Original Watercolors by Lana Moes on Etsy 

Original Watercolor by Lana

Also, I see one of my paintings featured in  Cakestyle blog:  Watercolor Prints 

Thanks Kassia for the feature and inclusion in your summer collage inspiration. Here is from her blog:

TREND: WATERCOLOR PRINTS

A beautiful look for spring and summer, watercolor prints bring an artistic vibe to any piece. Watercolor prints can be abstract or detailed and come in a wide variety of patterns, colors, or images. There’s a watercolor print piece for every taste!

Another watercolor featured in this collage of talented artist Kathleen Maunder on Etsy:

We love the soft, muted look of watercolor, especially in bright colors or pastels for the warmer months. Read on for examples of ways to wear watercolors!

WATERCOLOR INSPIRATION FOR SUMMER

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