Life Imitating Art

An adorable Lab asleep by Andrew Wyeth's "Master Bedroom,"

...truly life imitating art.

available on etsy

The Birthday Paw-ty

A bit whimsical & fun...original & prints available on etsy.

I Made the Front Page! :)

Always fun to get featured on the front page of etsy! Who-hoo! That's one of my Golden Retriever prints...a grreat gift idea! (*only 10 weeks until Christmas! ;)

Golden Retriever on Vintage Suitcase

One of my favorite things to paint combines two things I absolutely love...dogs & anything vintage! Prints & Original available on etsy.

My 'gift' to A Place to Bark...

My gift to all the pups rescued by Bernie Berlin...

from now thru Christmas $10 of every 8x10 & 11x14 print 

from my etsy store

will be donated to 'A Place to Bark'

...helping to save lives,

 is there any better gift to give?♥

  

The Rainbow Bridge...

I've been blown away at the interest in my Rainbow Bridge painting, but I reckon it has hit a spot so many of us hold in our hearts for those precious pups that we have lost...I believe whole heartedly they will be in Heaven...I can't imagine God would create such loving creatures for it not to be so.~Lara 

 I'm so moved by what Bernie Berlin does for animals in need, I have decided to donate $10 for each 8"x10" & 11"x14" print sold of my Rainbow Bridge Painting from my etsy store to her rescue
'A Place to Bark'...she is truly an angel here on earth.

The Rainbow Bridge...

This was a private commission just finished & now available as a print in my store on etsy. 

Life With Dogs Giveaway! :)

Be sure to hop, skip, & jump on over to Life With Dogs for a grreat giveaway! Three lucky pups will win a fine art print signed by moi! ;)...and if you feel your precious pup needs to be immortalized in oil be sure to contact me and/or visit my website at Studio Lara .com
Cheers!

Golden Pup & Schnauzer Painting in OIL

Just finished this portrait of an adorable Golden Retriever puppy and equally adorable Schnauzer...so happy with how this piece turned out. I'm kind of in love with the dandelions. If you or someone you know is interested in having their pup immortalized in oil, feel free to contact me and/or visit my site: Studio Lara.com ....And for those who celebrate Christmas, a heads up, we have only 10 weeks until the festivities begin! ;)

Pet Portraits in OIL by Lara Harris: 4 Boston Terriers (Painting in Progress)

I've been busy most of the summer working on various commissions. This is a portrait I am working on of 4 Boston Terriers for a client in Chicago. The 1st & 2nd pup are pretty much completed and I am now working on the 3rd. I'm really happy with how the piece is coming together! Stay tuned for the grande finale! If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me and/or visit my site at Studio Lara.com.

Summer Commissions. . . . Golden Retriever Portrait in OIL

I've been truly blessed this summer with a number of commissions which helps so much with Taffy's continued treatment for bone cancer! This is a piece I just finished of a beautiful Golden Retriever. If you are interested in having a portrait done feel free to contact me and/or visit my website at Studio Lara I am running a Limited Special for 5x7 portraits on canvas panel for $65 or $100 on stretched canvas or 8x10 portraits on canvas panel for $125 or $150 stretched canvas. Larger sizes are available on my website.

Summer Commissions & Update on Taffy

Working on a number of commissions...this is a Golden I've started...not done yet, but soon! If you are interested in having a portrait done feel free to contact me! I am running a Limited Special for 5x7 portraits on canvas panel for $65 or $100 on stretched canvas or 8x10 portraits on canvas panel for $125 or $150 stretched canvas. And I thought it was a good time to take a video of Taffy today...he's been a bit lethargic the past few days, but still eating & still wagging his tail...so we continue the fight against his bone cancer. If you know of anyone interested in a portrait we would be so grateful for you to pass along my name! God bless & thank you for your support & prayers! :)

Taffy's Ongoing Battle Against Bone Cancer...

Thought it was time for another video...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQlthHfcY20

Limited Offer! 5x7 Portraits $65 Canvas Panel/$100 Stretched Canvas to Help with Taffy's Cancer Treatment

For a Limited Time I will be offering 5x7 Pet Portraits in Oil for $65 on canvas panel, $100 on stretched canvas & 8x10 portraits for $125 on canvas panel, $150 on stretched canvas (I usually charge $200)...we really need the help with Taffy's ongoing treatment of bone cancer. His pain patches alone will cost us $200 a month & this doesn't include his supplements, chemo, etc. etc. Feel free to share with anyone you may know who might be interested in having a portrait done! Thank you! Contact me for details/any questions...I work from digital photos as well as actual printed photos.
(*my husband was let go from his job with Art Van today, he will be starting full-time at NY LIFE, but it would be a great help to us at this time if you are thinking of having a portrait done. Thank you so much!)

Golden by the Pool...Pet Memorial Portrait

This was a commissioned piece for Christmas of a Golden Retriever who passed away a few months ago. My customer wanted me to create a special piece that would capture the spirit of this beloved Golden and be a lasting tribute for her boyfriend. I was given three photos to work from and was able to create just such a piece! If you are interested in having a portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me or visit my website at studiolara.com

Sadie Girl...Golden Retriever Painting in OIL by LARA

("Sadie Girl," 8"x 10", 

oil on canvas, available, 

10% will be donated to
Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue)

I've been busy the past few months with a number of commissions but am going to try and get back to my Painting a Pup a Day project as best as I can this summer! This piece may already be spoken for, but if not, it will be available in my store on etsy...it is of a sweet Golden girl, named Sadie. Everytime I paint a Golden it makes me miss our precious Cassie, and Sassy who passed away some years ago, but I still enjoy painting them!...there is truly nothing like a Golden! If you are interested in having a pet portrait done of your precious pup, feel free to contact me!

(*photo used with permission: flickr id TammyTalking)

My Entry for the Canine Art Guild Exhibition

"A Golden Touch," 5"x 5",

oil on canvas panel,

$125(available, contact me)

This is my entry in the Canine Art Guild's 'Dog Gonn-It Art Exhibition' celebrating its' 5 year anniversary. Be sure to stop by and cast your VOTE for your favorite pup painting & feel free to share this post with other dog lovers! If you are interested in having a pet portrait done, feel free to contact me to book one in today!                                    

Puppy LoVe...Westie & Golden Retriever Valentine Pup Paintings

 

Valentine's Day is coming up so I thought why not create some pup paintings using this theme!?...a Grreat gift idea for someone special or a Valentine's Day treat for yourself! :)