Hello everyone! Here is a painting I did yesterday, "Spooky Little Friend." I had Dia de los Muertos in mind when I painted this, which has a large presence here in Tucson. Every year we have the wonderful All Souls Procession through downtown. I will share pictures when I go!I wanted her to look a bit like a little Victorian girl posing for a picture in a photo studio. Her name is Lucy and she loves her little friend Beatrice, even though some people think that Beatrice is a little spooky! She is painted in acrylics on a 5"x7" canvas and is available in my shop.
I have also been having a lot of fun making some paper spider webs from Vanessa Valencia's wonderful tutorial! I made four, but I could have gone on making 20 if it hadn't gotten so late last night :) They are really addicting because they are so easy and fun to make. She used spray paint for hers which I don't have, so I just dabbed on acrylic paint with a sponge brush, then dabbed on Mod Podge and sprinkled on the glitter. They are a little more flimsy without the spray paint I'm sure, but I still think they look great :) My favorites are the black and gold ones.
I also forgot to mention that I will be participating for the first time in Vanessa Valencia's fabulous annual Halloween party! I am very excited as I had a blast doing the Mad Tea Party this summer. Do come by to visit or sign up to participate yourself! I also plan on doing a little giveaway to coincide with the party :)
I hope that you are all having a wonderful Friday!! :)
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ReplyDeleteI soooo wish I could be a part of The Halloween Party! I'll try to stop by if I can...I love your new painting!
ReplyDeleteHer "dolly" is fantastic!
Have a wonderful weekend :)
~she is beautifully spooky!! too funny i just was looking at the spider webs and was going to make some with my littles...we must all be in the holiday mood...wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead...warm wishes and brightest blessings~
ReplyDeleteLauren, i love her little beatrice! this is a great halloween piece...spooky in a soft way!
ReplyDeletei'm loving those spider webs, I will have to check out the tutorial. they must be pretty throughout your home!
xxoo
Your "Spooky" girl is adorable. Love the spiderwebs. We are always away at Halloween so I never get to decorate and I will have to miss the party also. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteSuper beautiful...I love Spooky Friend...gorgeous..and your webs..brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHave a sparkly day!
Victoria~
Lauren...I love all of your new paintings...you are on a roll my sweet! She is wonderful! : ) xx
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and spooky! I love her dress and bow. The web decorations are adorable too!
ReplyDeleteJust in case you haven't been over to my blog, I wanted to let you know that you are the winner of my Birthday Giveaway! So if you could email me your address (akm137@gmail.com) I will try to get your package out soon. Also I am hoping to include a couple extra things than just what I mentioned in the giveaway post, so feel free to include some of your interests because I would love to tailor the package to you. Oh and I was just reading your about me, and I also live in Tucson with my boyfriend and two kitties!
ReplyDeleteOh, your new painting is just fabulous!!! I think Beatrice is adorable. :) I'm so excited that you made some of Vanessa's spider webs. They look great - and they'll be a perfect accessory for your Halloween Party post. :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteShe is nothing less than fabulous! I really love this one! I am participating in Vanessa's party, too! I'm excited!
ReplyDeleteThis is soo terrific! What a joy! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteThese new paintings are wonderful! Very haunting; they're getting me in the mood for Halloween!
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