NEW Mermaid Series - this is Raven and Priscilla !

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NEW ART for POTOSA GALLERY !

Girl with Pink Parasol

$99.99

8x16x.25" on wood panel.

Artwork is Varnished.

Signed, Titled and Dated

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This one is really interesting. The wood panel I used sat outside overnight after I put some base coats on it and it rained. Next morning there were bubbles raised all over the surface. They were full of water when I popped em. I dried the wood over the furnace vent for a coupla days, the result was a rough surface with kind of pock-marks all over like the Moon. I added some pearly metallic paint to the dress and oil pastel highlights.

New Paintings - Dragonfly and Dance Queen

Faces and Figures Examples - Original Artworks

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Who sings that? Its stuck in my head.
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This Mixed Media work is another in the Series 'Dream Girl'.  A vivid dreamer, I feel that these pieces have a dream like quality, intangible, yet a story or message is always there.
Sealed with 100% white beeswax and signed/dated.
12x12x1 Canvas. 
p.s. If the Artwork is SOLD, I can print something 4u, like my TOTE BAGS or Notecards or Jewel Boxes!  admin@loralai.com

This is my new Mixed Media painting. I really like these dollies. The effect is what I call 'Dreamy', like an image recalled from a dream, not completely solid, kind of floaty. I hope u like it too. LMK what u think, and if u would like to buy this dolly. It is 12x12x1 inch, on canvas. Sides match the front. Signed and sealed with 100% white beeswax. admin@loralai.com or loryia.bond@gmail.com.

Sketch of new Artwork for Kathryn

This is the sketch for a new Painting. Sketch size is 14x17, and i hope to transfer directly to the support without changing the size of the man and woman too much. I used the images I received to create an outdoor garden theme, with one design used for the 'pendant' lights, which kind of hang in the air, a 'mountain' provides the surface for another image, which is the trailing ivy pattern covering a large portion of the background. The rug portion will be a kind of sisal or natural bamboo stuff, represented by another image sent to me, and the color would be a natural brown/tan/creamy combo. (?)

The figures are seated on a fancy, plush chaise. She is reclining against his chest as requested, dreaming, resting or sleeping. His expression feels protective and loving. Perhaps He is home from a long day at last, and they are sharing a moment in an outdoor garden, relaxing in eachother's arms.

She is wearing a simple cotton summer dress and slippers with a puffy top, kind of fancy. His clothing is office-y dress, with shiny black shoes perhaps and stripes in his shirt with pink fishy suspenders as requested. The pattern in the pendant lights is repeated in the chaise legs.

I would like to do this painting in either warm, tropical colors OR a blue to beige peach, mentioned in a previous email. PLEASE lmk what u think, sweetie. My daughters Godson just arrived and so I must go and KISS and HUG him.

Love, Loralai

She's Ready ! Private Request for a Red Fairy Girl

So happy to post this Requested Fairy Girl. The support, a recaptured cabinet door I found (as usual) as Habitat for Humanity's Rebuild Center, is a really dark one this time. I tried to use an unfinished door but it had like a gouge on the side which I tried to smooth out or fill in, neither worked ! So I had to get out the sand paper and my Elbow Grease ! These 'framed' doors are getting so hard to find ! But I keep looking, because they are my favorite supports to work with.. Years ago, I painted on wood because it was cheap and easy to find. Later I was able to buy canvas, and learned to stretch it myself, but after all, I hunt for the cabinet doors. And the money goes back to a very worthy cause, and I like that alot.

The color, called 'Moroccan Red' is a Folk Art brand I think, but I went to look for more and they were out. The spot was even gone. Hmmm.... So glad I had enough for this painting.

I used a photo of the last Red Fairy Girl (titled Flower Girl) to create this one, the only difference is I added some dots around the swirlies, and blue eyes this time instead of green - I gotta have SOME Fun !!! Still, the painting is not an exact copy of the last one, and I dont want it to be either. Each is one-of-a-kind, and so this one will never be exactly reproduced either.

I think this sketch would look nice painted all greenish-blue. Like a swishy mix of both colors (Like the painting titled Fairy Club - Members Only posted a short while ago. (Replacing the red entirely.) Maybe one day I'll do it, but not now because I've got a coupla Witch ideas. A pretty midnight blue, graduated to an eerie moonlit white for a background, then, well, just wait and see -
Check back often, and thanks for looking at my blog!!!
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ANYHOW ! Your Fairy Girl is Ready !!! If you are satisfied with her, and would like to purchase this Painting the cost is $49. I will cover the shipping cost. The size is apx. 18"x23". I have not varnished it yet, so it will take a day or two before she can be packed. I can send a paypal request or feel free to send a personal check. LMK, and thanks for your interest in my art.

Get in touch at admin@loralai.com, or loryia.bond@gmail.com . Or leave a comment here - I'll check back later today.

MORNING GLORY - new painting !

This recycled wood cabinet door was a find at Habitat for Humanity's Re-Build center.

I used yellow ochre and a bright gloss yellow for the background. Metallic pinky-fuschia and cobalt blue are used for the 'Morning Glory' portion, with gloss white centers.

Pearl paint glazes the flowers and also the frame, over the white gloss. Very striking, a lovely Portrait style pose.

She has a Mae West feel, I think. Do you?

Altered ART Boxes !

These paper mache boxes are just perfect for keeping fairy treasure safe and sound! An image of my original art is mounted to the top, embellished and finished with diamond glaze, totally clear and shiny. Sides of lid are b-e-a-utiful, and the inside of the lid hides a surprise! Each is one-of-a-kind decorated to match the painting, some have a mirror and jewels, some have a seascape motif, no two exactly alike. I have sold several in the Mermaid design on ebay, and since it is totally FUN to use my Original Art to make these keepsakes, I do plan on doing a bunch.

Hopefully they will find their way to a local sale, but i'm also offering them on etsy and ebay, so check 'em out, at a super nice price !

The World of ABBY BUTTONS !

I have a name now for the red-head fairy: Abigail Buttons! I finished a series of painting with her holding her animal pals, now i'm off to explore the rest of Abby's World! I'm interested in doing a Summer show locally, so I'll be working hard to get my inventory together. BTW, dolls and boxes are out, fairy wands, tote bag kits, embellished notecards and framed prints are in. I hafta make sure I really love everything i'm doing. If it starts to be mundane or I find myself dreading a project, then I simply drop it, change it and move on. The vibes must always be positive so I end up with a Fun, Happy Abby.

NAME MY FAIRY!!!

Hi. I have a new Fairy painting in this Folk Art PRIM Series.
It's called My Very Own Cow. This Girl really needs a name. I thought of Elbie (L.B. thats my initials) but I wonder if Anyone has another idea...LMK PLEASE!!!!!