LIVE for TODAY

Sha la
la la la la Live for Today -
Who sings that? Its stuck in my head.
If you wanna buy this or any other Artwork u c on my blog, just contact me for exact price and shipping info~~~~~~
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

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 !

Mermaid Collage of Original Art! Vintage Style

My new Etsy item - Prints of my original art in Black & White, with pieces of a poem by T.S.Eliot. On blue pearl with a scrub of stormy blue before a satin sealer. I really like this one and might do a few more. The idea of buying a 'Collection' in one piece might appeal. I would like to find something like this by some of the Artists i like so much. I'd consider it a gem! \\

I wonder if $19 is too little. What do u think? The size is apx 6"x5"x2".

Jewelry Boxes - Dreamy Deep Sea Art

Check out these CUTE Fairies!

They are my NEW Series of Mixed Media Folk Art Fairies ! They are going to be in my next local venue. I won't be really ready for a few months i think. Gonna do matching jewelry boxes, note cards and envelopes, maybe magnets, tote bags - who knows. Maybe stationary.

I really love the soft country style. Just like my quilts ! The colors are soft and cozy - roses, plaids, flowers, swirls, a stripe or two. I also use some natural raffia, buttons, fabric and collage paper. The wood surface is sanded when the paint is dry to give a weathered effect. My Wood Cabinet Doors are purchased from Habitat for Humanity's build it again center. The cash goes back to them, so I feel good about that. The paintings are sealed and ready to hang.

You can see I also love Thrift Stores ! I get some ideas just roaming around looking at fabrics and do-dads. The white lacy wings on this one are part of a trim on a sheer curtain. I will be sad when I've used all the 'wings' on that curtain! Hopefully I'll find another one. This girl has reddish hair that matches mine when it isn't dyed blonde, and pays homage to my red-headed Irish relatives !

If you want one of these cuties or more details about them, just go to my website: www.loralai.com or www.etsy.com/mermaidartbyloralai. Pricing, size, weight, it's all there.

And check back often. I'm really into this blog thing. That means dinner will occassionally be late, darling !