Sunsets Galore!

I am blessed to live on the beach, and happily get both the sunrise and sunset from my living room.  I confess I am addicted to taking pictures of the sun, and who can blame me? Here are a few of the latest from our wondrous creator.

 

Hope you have a gorgeous day!

~Laurel

What's in My Bag noW?

I've been so busy I can barely check what's in my bag, but here are a few excerpts!..

Creative Colorful Commission

When I was asked to do this 36"x48" commissioned piece I knew I had my work cut out for me.  The main goal was to make it work well in the space, which includes bright colors of all types together in a flowering display of vibrancy.

 

The client loved it, and it looks amazing in the eclectic space, so I'm thrilled!

Thanks and Ciao!  Laurel :)

What's in My Bag

I'm really enjoying the visual journey I took for this edition of "What's in My Bag".  Hope you will too!

Thanks for stopping by!  Laurel :)

Downtown Wholesale Art!

A tribute to the CYC Ladies!

I was recently invited to a fun excursion with a group of CYC ladies on a bus filled with mimosas on the way to the downtown wholesale market!  I can not even begin to describe what it is like there.. rows upon rows of storefronts, some of which were full and bustling, some quiet and surreal.  I found some wonderful things I've been looking for at amazing wholesale prices.  I vow to go back forever!  It's kind of like the Vatican or the Louvre, you can not possibly see it all in one day.  Hahaha

Bon Voyage! ~Laurel

The Art of Cuisine

I was perusing the Dollar Book Store when my eyes spotted a gem!  'The Art of Cuisine' by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his childhood friend Maurice Joyant, who put together Lautrec's recipes after he died.   Every page is filled with Lautrec's art, along with all his very own recipes that he invented.  He thought of cuisine as an artistic expression, and I agree!

 Since I cook a lot, I always want to share the beautiful dishes I make, but I don't want this to be a food blog, so with Lautrec in mind this time, I offer my plate of Red Velvet Cupcakes as my artistic expression this week!  They're just too pretty and yummy not to share. (Paula Deen's Recipe)

If you can get the book, I highly recommend it, if only for the art!  I can't wait to make something from it... Sheep's trotters poulette and Boar's Head? or how about Grilled shad on a bed of young sorrel?

Adieu! -Laurel

Collage Du Jour

Here are a few more of my collages inspired by the ATCs!

Ciao! Laurel

Collage Inspirage!~

My dearest friend gave me a fun magazine full of vintage images, so I immediately felt inspired and went to work!  This is what came to life before me, and I have another one on its way!  Thanks DVV!

Ciao! Laurel

La Papessa.. Pope Joan Inspires!

My book club just finished Pope Joan and I was inspired to make an ATC (Artist Trading Card) for the host and bookmarks for the rest of the gals!  Sometimes I just can't help it, and La Papessa took control!

Ciao! Laurel

Bust of Shells, my Little Statue

I found a bag of shells in my studio and immediately envisioned a bust made out of them.  I instantly began the piece, and here it is!  It can sit on multiple sides, making for different experiences, based on your mood.

Original Available

Let the sun shine on you today!
Ciao! Laurel :)

My new Dancing Girl!

I started a little Artist Trading Card Party online with my artist friends.  The goal is for each of us to create a lil something, share it, and then trade at the end.

My "Dancing Girl" is going to a lucky fellow trader. Hopefully I was able to get some people inspired by this challenge! Peace! Laurel :)

My First TILE!

This is my first original tile.

Copyright SignatureLaurel 2011

Commissioned Piece goes to Avalon!

My newest commissioned piece!

"On the Way to Avalon" .. Signature Laurel 2011

Acrylic on Canvas .. 48"x48"

Thanks to my awesome clients I have this great picture of it in its new home! To purchase a print or card, click the image below.

Or contact laurel@signaturelaurel.com to commission your own~

Many price points available!

Ciao! Laurel :)

My Book Club is in 3rd Grade!

This month, I celebrated with some of my comrades, a very special occasion! Though we started with 3 on August 14, 2004, we now have 10, and can not fathom any more people! My literary sisters, my friends, KaBOOKi. Thank you girls!!

~laurel

How long it has been since I've posted!  Notice how fast the time goes when you're busy creating and living life?!  I promise to be better, I've been working on a bunch of new stuff..  I'll be back any minute with something NEW!

Ciao!  Laurel

Quick Fun Sketches

Part of a new series, these are one of a kind, quick sketches by me.

Available for purchase. www.SignatureLaurel.com

Ciao! Laurel

Color Monoprints!

I was invited back to the printing class!!

This time I went with colored oils. Which one is YOUR favorite??

Have a great day! Laurel

Monoprints!

The other day I sat in on a print making class and enjoyed some time with the press. Here's what I came up with on my first try. Now I have tons of ideas for more!

Peace! Laurel

Woh Ladki on the Beach

This is my newest finished piece.. a portrait of my beautiful Indian friend.
Acrylic on Canvas 11"x14"

Santi
शांति
Signature Laurel

Think Warm!

While Spring is here, I know a lot of people are anxiously waiting to actually feel it. For those of you who are still stuck in the cold, here are some pictures of sunny California to warm you up! 78 degrees all year long, baby!

Cowabunga Dude!
Laurel

Shiva Surfing

This is my new piece.. an original drawing by mE! First I drew her with a pencil, then with Micron Pen, then I scanned her and colored her in Photoshop. Click on her to get yourself a print or t-shirt!

Namaste! Laurel

The Look of Abstraction

My husband loves this style, so I told him he had to name it. It is called 'The Look' -2011.

Ciao! Laurel

New paintings of 2011

Here are a couple new pieces that I first displayed at the Mardi Gras Art Village.
As of now the originals are available, contact laurel@signaturelaurel.com
Click on the pictures for prints or other options.
Ciao! Laurel

Beach Sunset 24"x36" Available

Lady of Leisure 16"x20" Available

"What's in My Bag?!" Lately

And the Winner is....

We have a winner of our Signature Laurel Challenge!
Participants were asked to send in a photo of their original Signature Laurel Art Piece in its surroundings, and the winner is... BRYNN! Brynn will receive the Grand Prize!
Thanks so much to all who participated. It was a fun challenge!

Stay tuned for my next challenge! Ciao, Laurel