tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71228615757188906272024-03-12T19:17:59.566-07:00Laura BethLaura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-13682385536061798992011-07-20T07:43:00.001-07:002011-07-20T08:13:17.512-07:00New Paintings!!!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 265px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-byVotgyjj_E/TibregX72qI/AAAAAAAAAmA/HUL_1DvVXy4/s320/Honey%2BChild%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631447293392312994" /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D914XJL5ChY/TibrfP1bUQI/AAAAAAAAAmI/-Ql0vbOgyhc/s1600/Honey%2BChild-top%2Blf%2Bcorner.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D914XJL5ChY/TibrfP1bUQI/AAAAAAAAAmI/-Ql0vbOgyhc/s320/Honey%2BChild-top%2Blf%2Bcorner.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631447306132476162" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6YsyZX3zStA/Tibrd3qOfKI/AAAAAAAAAlw/oKhO1OM-7LM/s320/Red%2BVelvet%2BCupcake%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631447282463177890" /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0J1zQlq4fJs/TibreJe00uI/AAAAAAAAAl4/kHTMNPCmcy8/s1600/Red%2BVelvet%2BCupcake-top%2Brt%2Bcorner.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0J1zQlq4fJs/TibreJe00uI/AAAAAAAAAl4/kHTMNPCmcy8/s320/Red%2BVelvet%2BCupcake-top%2Brt%2Bcorner.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631447287247196898" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">Here are my new paintings. I guess I had a period of liking stripes and the color gold. lol The first one is called<a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25"> "Honey Child"</a>. She is a child of nature and a honey collector; she certainly has a way with charming the bees. No suit required. It is on a 9x12 canvas that I stretched myself. The golden hues make me think of summer at its hottest. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">The second painting is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Red Velvet"</a>. Sometimes you just have to paint a cupcake. And I definitely had an urge to paint one. Just looked so fun. So here it is...a red velvet cupcake! ^_^ It is on a 6x8 canvas that I also stretched myself.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">These paintings will be up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> today.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-17727978310410281332011-07-11T09:04:00.000-07:002011-07-11T10:11:53.182-07:00New Whimsical Paintings and An Idea<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dJqeT7XgLKI/ThslqS_d0hI/AAAAAAAAAkw/c5qUX5jyT8Y/s400/Alice%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628133567912333842" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-92XR8g8Pt1U/ThslDIrsV9I/AAAAAAAAAko/mDqb__B2dt0/s320/Dinah%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628132895130146770" /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBopAi4bVKQ/ThsrOaAQY6I/AAAAAAAAAlI/DubO3NBSurI/s1600/Alice%2Band%2BDinah-purple%2Bwall.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBopAi4bVKQ/ThsrOaAQY6I/AAAAAAAAAlI/DubO3NBSurI/s320/Alice%2Band%2BDinah-purple%2Bwall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628139685828125602" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">Here are some new Alice in Wonderland paintings. The first one is </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Alice"</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"> and the second one is </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Dinah"</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">(her little kitty). I was going for a somewhat dark-Tim Burton feel with the color palette, Alice's dark eye makeup, and, of course, the black-and-white stripes on the sides. These paintings go great as a pair and will be up on </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"> today.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MvTo8SWNExA/ThsiReSooTI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/MFxa8aSD_7Q/s320/DSC04888.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628129842913911090" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 292px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AL9ann5dQDo/ThsiSKAIa1I/AAAAAAAAAkY/792JRhsnyUc/s320/DSC04883.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628129854647462738" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">I had this idea one day to put my art on a useful item, that people could always carry with them. These are little credit card wallets. I printed my artwork on canvas sheets and attached them, along with different patterned fabric, to the outside. I used mod podge as a protectant coat over the outside. It gives the wallets a sheen, but also makes them stiff and durable. The wallets also have stitching detail around the artwork just for fun. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"> They can hold your cards (with pockets on each side), a photo (a clear pocket on one side), and they are a perfect size for holding your business cards. You could even use them as a gift card holder for someone.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;">These wallets will also be listed on</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25"> Ebay</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#339999;"> later today.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><3</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Laura Beth</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-85461627617960640252011-07-05T15:12:00.001-07:002011-07-05T15:39:00.883-07:00Our Fourth of July Gathering<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uL6WVO-4soE/ThONTZvi_sI/AAAAAAAAAjo/NtqDWiAtVxs/s400/100_0227.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625995723983224514" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">My sister and I with 2 of our close girlfriends (basically cousins ^_^)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"> (L2R: Megan, Tara (my sister), Natalie, and me)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RAeqLQd5jho/ThOP8L8Q7NI/AAAAAAAAAjw/Z5KBDMkrUlE/s400/100_0231.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625998623676361938" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">Our little cousin Rose with all the big girls ^_^</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b2UuKG9xpxs/ThONQrDeLdI/AAAAAAAAAjg/k3kQyr2r2N4/s1600/100_0243%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b2UuKG9xpxs/ThONQrDeLdI/AAAAAAAAAjg/k3kQyr2r2N4/s400/100_0243%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625995677090590162" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. We had some rain and gloom at our family party, but we still made it fun. The party was at my Uncle and Aunt's (of <a href="http://tamalecat2.blogspot.com/">Hot Tamale Art Studio</a>) house. Our family always has such a great time together...and so loud. haha</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;">I have some ideas for two paintings that I have sketched out on canvas. They are going to be whimsical, as many of my paintings are. lol I'll be working on those along with 3 other large, commissioned pieces. Should keep me busy. ^_^<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><3</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span></span></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-87345080439184593282011-06-17T12:41:00.000-07:002011-06-17T13:24:23.107-07:00New Painting<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3K0qgqFIAak/Tfux2RqImHI/AAAAAAAAAjY/juovkkm7t_Q/s1600/The%2BCafe%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3K0qgqFIAak/Tfux2RqImHI/AAAAAAAAAjY/juovkkm7t_Q/s400/The%2BCafe%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619280506086004850" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">This one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"The Cafe"</a>. Just decided to try something a little different. This one is in acrylics, but in a more impressionistic style. It is sort of a strange size (about 6.5x8.5) because I stretched some canvas over an old frame. Such a great thing to do with them and very easy! </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family:arial;">She is very posh and dressed to a T for her daily visit to the Cafe. She sips her expresso accompanied by a little feline friend.</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">Anyway... Who knows? This may be the start of a narrative series. ^_^</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">"The Cafe" will be listed on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> this evening.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">***I also forgot to mention that I have an Artfire store now. I have some full-size and mini prints in there right now. So go check it out through the link under my banner!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span></span></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-34458320057401962302011-06-06T10:23:00.000-07:002011-06-06T11:04:05.348-07:00Doing Some Oils Again<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sRFsD0yHjis/Te0Pt5MaeTI/AAAAAAAAAiY/GZ4eea6wRrw/s400/Tea%2Bfor%2BTwo%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615161591522294066" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tXe3IoI9oHs/Te0PuZgfQ5I/AAAAAAAAAig/dT3jujBRdwQ/s400/Tea%2Bfor%2BTwo-%2Bcloseup.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615161600196428690" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">"Tea for Two"</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div>It's been a while since I used oil paints...forgot how fun they are to work with, but take FOREVER to dry. The last time I used oils was a little more than a year ago. So here it is! It is my baby, Snickers, drinking out of one of our teacups. I definitely want to do some more oils, maybe even list some on Ebay. Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and not too bothered by the Cicadas! UGH!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><3 </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">I'm also listing some FULL-SIZE prints on Ebay. They are full-8x10.5 prints on 8.5x11 Soft gloss Premium HP Photo Paper.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i>Here are some of the paintings:</i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#00CCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><br /></i></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VDAdxggnL6s/Te0SlV4ryxI/AAAAAAAAAio/QUDoe8Ir6bo/s200/Butterfly%2BFae%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615164743140231954" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#CC0000;"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IohISHuDs5w/Te0SmmuT0vI/AAAAAAAAAi4/wkpuMEIZDik/s200/Keeper%2Bof%2BMy%2BHeart%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615164764839990002" /></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 157px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P_stP0JfIYo/Te0SlyvVylI/AAAAAAAAAiw/jz_d7aHIifs/s200/Longing%2Bfor%2BSpring...and%2BYou%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615164750885669458" /></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-4175239486009233322011-05-15T08:47:00.000-07:002011-05-15T16:43:14.352-07:00New Summer Painting!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6F0h5Bg8YdA/TdBlAQ0JagI/AAAAAAAAAiM/hfCTwKNfnas/s1600/Summer%2BNight%2BMagic%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6F0h5Bg8YdA/TdBlAQ0JagI/AAAAAAAAAiM/hfCTwKNfnas/s400/Summer%2BNight%2BMagic%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607092591264360962" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJWEz3kYefE/Tc_6A-Cu2pI/AAAAAAAAAh8/fFlTtXwq0yc/s1600/Summer%2BNight%2BMagic-%2Bcloseup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZJWEz3kYefE/Tc_6A-Cu2pI/AAAAAAAAAh8/fFlTtXwq0yc/s320/Summer%2BNight%2BMagic-%2Bcloseup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606974955660958354" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">This painting is inspired by the magical, summer nights of my childhood. Fairies were a big part of it. ^_^ We had a fairy ring in our woods; on warm, summer nights, my sister and I would sneak around the dark forest's edge trying to get a peak at the fairies frolicking at their parties around their tiny bonfires. Such magic in the air during those summer nights long ago.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">This painting is called "Summer Night Magic". She frolics with the fairies as they crown her queen. I will be listed on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> today.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span></span></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-68548787017736458462011-05-13T16:27:00.000-07:002011-05-13T16:37:21.018-07:00Mini Prints ^_^<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BTZ7lveVva4/Tc2_QXnypjI/AAAAAAAAAdE/W2riH4fYBiM/s1600/Mini%2BPrints.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BTZ7lveVva4/Tc2_QXnypjI/AAAAAAAAAdE/W2riH4fYBiM/s320/Mini%2BPrints.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606347399085860402" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 204, 204); ">I've decided to do MINI prints to see how they do. They are on 4"x6" glossy photo paper. I think I would rather do matte, but it's hard to find...maybe if I do bigger prints. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 204, 204); ">They are a cute size for inexpensive collectables. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 204, 204); ">I listed a few on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> earlier today. I am thinking about getting an Etsy shop, but I'm not sure what would work better.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">Lot's to think about and do. Need to get some paintings done soon! ^_^</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span></span></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-64589011149050550462011-05-11T13:14:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:20:38.349-07:00A Recently Commissioned Piece...and Maybe Prints?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ou0CRTHX4yY/Tcr0RFdS9FI/AAAAAAAAAcs/RKgfD22dqUk/s1600/Siamese%2BTea%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ou0CRTHX4yY/Tcr0RFdS9FI/AAAAAAAAAcs/RKgfD22dqUk/s320/Siamese%2BTea%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605561260576011346" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div>This piece is for a lovely lady that I have done several paintings for. She calls herself the "Siamese Lady". I am working on another one for her currently.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">On another thought...I am thinking about selling prints of my paintings. I'm not sure...if they will be mini prints or regular size prints.....whether they should be matte or semi-gloss......and whether to sell them on Etsy or Ebay. Just gotta figure out what would be best.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;">Have a wonderful day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#00CCCC;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">Laura Beth</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-53192805806052789412011-05-06T07:18:00.000-07:002011-05-06T09:02:32.692-07:00BUSY, BUSY, BUSY...and a SALE!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6DoBY8tCnRQ/TcQLwSs6OUI/AAAAAAAAAb8/ZWku2QmpMEY/s320/DSCI0804.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603616760637569346" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 204, 255); ">This is in a boat on the River Walk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 204, 255); "><br /></span></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFlgg0QC2eQ/TcQbUdqib0I/AAAAAAAAAcM/T0DWS7bACOg/s320/DSCI0775.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603633874730118978" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#33CCFF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kjRyxSXWjgo/TcQKww29wrI/AAAAAAAAAbs/r15VepD0P3g/s1600/DSCI0767.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kjRyxSXWjgo/TcQKww29wrI/AAAAAAAAAbs/r15VepD0P3g/s320/DSCI0767.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603615669221180082" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15avmo3MZMc/TcQKwk4APjI/AAAAAAAAAbk/KQqIdYeeGRY/s320/DSCI0756.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603615666004311602" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;">Photos from Basic Training Graduation Ceremony</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"><br /></span></span></div>It's been so long since I've painted or written on my blog. I've been so busy with the end of the school year. So many projects to get done, with little time for anything else. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#33CCFF;">But now I am officially finished with school for the summer! ^_^<br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#33CCFF;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;">On top of the school year ending...I got to visit my boyfriend twice since he's been in training. In March I got to go to Lackland Airforce Base in San Antonio, TX to see his Basic Training graduation. It was really neat to see and I am so proud of him. He was an Honor grad which is the top 10% of around 800 (this is based on the score on the physical and written test), and there is a Top Honor grad overall and he was in the number 2 spot. ^_^ I'm glad I got to see it. It was very nice of his parents to take me along. Then, just this past weekend I went with his family to visit him at Tech school at Keesler AFB in Biloxi, MS. I had a great time! It was so nice to see him again. I miss him so much...but glad that he can talk on the phone now that he is out of Basic training.<br /><br /><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;">Time to start getting back to painting...<br />And to start off my summer vacation, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">I am having sale of some old paintings</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"> I have sitting around my house. Gotta clear out my stash and start new. I will start them at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">$2.99</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"> so drop by to see if there is anything you like. They will be listed on Ebay today! So check out the <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">**SALE!**</a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;">Hope everyone has a wonderful day!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;"><3</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CCFF;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">Laura Beth</span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-43903194355688023972011-03-07T07:33:00.000-08:002011-05-13T16:43:43.757-07:00In Anticipation of Spring...<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lH3nqUvyMcg/Tc3CEzgk0dI/AAAAAAAAAdM/PaG_k7ynx48/s320/Longing%2Bfor%2BSpring...and%2BYou%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606350498948239826" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WuEXef9mVEM/Tc3CFYY5RrI/AAAAAAAAAdU/1Yq_12lTanQ/s1600/A%2BLittle%2BBird%2BTold%2BMe%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WuEXef9mVEM/Tc3CFYY5RrI/AAAAAAAAAdU/1Yq_12lTanQ/s320/A%2BLittle%2BBird%2BTold%2BMe%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606350508848137906" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);"><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are two new spring paintings. The first one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Longing for Spring...and You"</a>. She is deep in her thoughts, longing to see spring...and a special someone. Her little, fury friend keeps her company. This painting is embellished with gold metallic paint which makes the jade and red pop. the second painting is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"A Little Bird Told Me"</a>. She is quite amused by the secret the little bird tells her. These two paintings will be listed on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> tonight.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-13835352883263099112011-02-17T12:10:00.001-08:002011-05-13T16:54:02.421-07:00Two New Paintings!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8Z72RGCld4/Tc3EUz3OqhI/AAAAAAAAAds/qu66zVl4LWg/s1600/I%2BAm%2BLoved%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8Z72RGCld4/Tc3EUz3OqhI/AAAAAAAAAds/qu66zVl4LWg/s320/I%2BAm%2BLoved%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606352972944419346" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pLdYvLIKFYU/Tc3EUh-SfxI/AAAAAAAAAdk/hBsx7dogHLA/s1600/Frosty%2BAngel%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pLdYvLIKFYU/Tc3EUh-SfxI/AAAAAAAAAdk/hBsx7dogHLA/s320/Frosty%2BAngel%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606352968142192402" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4kqGuwzmuo/TV2BhNTkFVI/AAAAAAAAAak/YAn4BSuCYiE/s1600/Frosty%2BAngel.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a><br /><span style=" color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-family:arial;">The first painting is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"I Am Loved"</a>. The feeling is wonderful...it makes you feel content and makes you life have meaning. The second one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Frosty Angel"</a>. She has lots of pearl paint added to give her a frosty appearance. She rescues injured animals such as this little kitty. These paintings will be listed on </span><a style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);" href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a><span style=" color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-family:arial;"> tonight.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-49912454289664407232011-01-30T14:19:00.001-08:002011-05-13T16:47:58.892-07:00New Valentine's Painting<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gXseomrYVEk/Tc3DIXJNW_I/AAAAAAAAAdc/cRNkHrAH7aM/s1600/Love%2BLetters%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gXseomrYVEk/Tc3DIXJNW_I/AAAAAAAAAdc/cRNkHrAH7aM/s320/Love%2BLetters%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606351659565145074" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TUXqtrRNfxI/AAAAAAAAAaA/BUqe3QcqVx4/s1600/Love%2BLetters-closeup.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TUXqtrRNfxI/AAAAAAAAAaA/BUqe3QcqVx4/s320/Love%2BLetters-closeup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568114584743411474" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;">"Love Letters"</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">It's been a while...but here's my new painting for Valentine's. This painting is somewhat of a self-portrait, only in the vintage 40s era. My necklace and pearl bracelet from my boyfriend are present in the painting along with my cuddly feline, snickers, who is keeping me company. I won't be able to spend Valentine's Day with my Valentine this year. But we will be sending letters to each other. Can't wait to visit him in March.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This painting is up on </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> now!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-family:arial;"><3</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family:arial;">Laura Beth</span><br /></div><br /></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-3773134812637207822011-01-22T12:34:00.001-08:002011-01-22T12:55:48.553-08:00It's Been a While...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TTs_mDQqwDI/AAAAAAAAAZw/mEW87Mxl0Yc/s1600/DSCI0641.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TTs_mDQqwDI/AAAAAAAAAZw/mEW87Mxl0Yc/s320/DSCI0641.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565111687489175602" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">Us at his Going-Away party.</span>
<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family: arial;"></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family: arial;">It's been a while since I've painted. I was busy with the holidays and family. And spending a lot time with my boyfriend, Zack, before he left for Basic Training in Texas for two months. And then after that he will be going to Mississippi for his other training for 7 months. A total of 9 months. He is in the Air National Guard. He had to leave a week earlier than he originally thought...so that was a little shocking. He left Wednesday (Jan. 19) morning...and it just so happened it was my first day of classes of the spring semester from 9am to 9pm. Very stressful day. It was very hard seeing him go. I'm already missing him so much...it's hard not being able to even talk to him on the phone. I feel bad for his family and his younger brothers and sisters. I hope they don't have too hard of a time. Hopefully we will get to write letters soon. I will get to see him for his graduation from Basic in 2 months. His parents were nice enough to invite me down with them. They are very kind and supportive. I just have to keep myself distracted and keep telling myself that 2 months will go by quickly.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday. I know I did even though it ended on a little of a sad note. And hopefully I can get some paintings going again.</span>
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<br />Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-20361162875585021132010-12-13T09:54:00.000-08:002010-12-13T10:26:42.680-08:00Trying Something New<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TQZhIRtc3wI/AAAAAAAAAZU/kaLORsI4U0I/s1600/Yellow%2BSwirl%2BNecklace-close%2Bup.JPG">
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">I decided to try something new. I had this idea for a while now and just got around to executing it. The pendants on all the necklaces are made of fun-patterned fabrics. The fabric is stiffened with decoupage glue. These pendants are enhanced with silver and crystal beads and silver leafing around the edges of the fabric. The fabric makes these necklaces one of a kind. It gives them a handmade quality. I am listing these three necklaces on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> later today and making more. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season.</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>
<br />Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-24636316476297808272010-11-21T11:27:00.000-08:002011-05-13T17:03:51.572-07:00New Christmas/Winter Painting<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dFROsaLl6xY/Tc3GWsMxCBI/AAAAAAAAAd8/45KhJcyfvOY/s1600/Found%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dFROsaLl6xY/Tc3GWsMxCBI/AAAAAAAAAd8/45KhJcyfvOY/s320/Found%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606355204270262290" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FITIG4pviwE/Tc3GIXf7MBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/wIF6RemhO6c/s1600/Snow%2BBabies%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FITIG4pviwE/Tc3GIXf7MBI/AAAAAAAAAd0/wIF6RemhO6c/s320/Snow%2BBabies%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606354958195306514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div><span style=" color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-family:arial;">Here are my new painting for the start of the winter holiday season. The first one is called "<a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Snow Babies</a>". She keeps the fuzzy, orphaned owl babies safe and warm; for she is their new mommy. The second one is called "<a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Found</a>". Finding a lost pet brings you such joy. This girl found her little kitty on a cold, snowy night. She cradles him in her loving arms as she carries him back to the house. These two paintings will be up on<a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25"> Ebay</a> tomorrow evening (Nov. 22). Hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving!</span><br /><br /><span style=" color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> Laura Beth</span></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-72580606451259567092010-10-24T15:55:00.000-07:002011-05-13T17:15:45.932-07:00New Paintings Finally<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIFWf_cS7iw/Tc3JnXzWwbI/AAAAAAAAAeU/5rJ3tRAlL7Q/s1600/Autumn%2BMasquerade%2BGossip%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RIFWf_cS7iw/Tc3JnXzWwbI/AAAAAAAAAeU/5rJ3tRAlL7Q/s320/Autumn%2BMasquerade%2BGossip%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606358789387633074" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E_QlR0G3Jzk/Tc3JnM8NYvI/AAAAAAAAAeM/lGWoQ4DURUI/s1600/The%2BVelvet%2BRibbon%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E_QlR0G3Jzk/Tc3JnM8NYvI/AAAAAAAAAeM/lGWoQ4DURUI/s320/The%2BVelvet%2BRibbon%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606358786471977714" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">I've been so busy with school. And now I finally got around to some painting. It's a little late for Halloween paintings...but these paintings are not necessarily Halloween themed. But I guess they could be. The first one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Autumn Masquerade Gossip"</a>. These ladies are trying to be secretive about sharing some juicy gossip. ^_^ The second one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"The Velvet Ribbon"</a>. This one has a known story behind it. But if you have not heard of "The Velvet Ribbon" by Ann McGovern...here is the link. </span><a style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);" href="http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ehalloween_magenta/v-ribbon.html">READ HERE </a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">These paintings will be up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> tomorrow evening.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">Hope everyone has a wicked Halloween!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Laura Beth</span><br /><br /><br /></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-73342751670408482772010-10-03T13:27:00.000-07:002010-10-03T14:11:57.775-07:00Back from Las Vegas<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TKjxKbkUmTI/AAAAAAAAAXE/rVNq6BMT01w/s1600/DSCI0302.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TKjxKbkUmTI/AAAAAAAAAXE/rVNq6BMT01w/s320/DSCI0302.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523930104471001394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Going to see Cirque du Soleil- Mystere at Treasure Island</span>
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<br />Bellagio fountain show</span>
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<br />I got back from Las Vegas very late Friday. My boyfriend's parents took us on the trip. It was very generous of them, to invite me along. I had so much fun seeing the amazing hotels, eating at buffets, seeing a Cirque du Soleil show, and going to parks such as Zion and Red Rock Canyon. Sad that it's over but it's nice be home too. Now I need to get back into the normal swing of things like school, and back to painting! ^_^</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>
<br />Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-51540374108620617822010-09-12T16:02:00.000-07:002011-05-13T17:38:14.747-07:00Whimsical Halloween Paintings!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8AFGevTehow/Tc3NntIJYdI/AAAAAAAAAek/Zi1-I6WjvlM/s1600/Halloween%2BQueen%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8AFGevTehow/Tc3NntIJYdI/AAAAAAAAAek/Zi1-I6WjvlM/s320/Halloween%2BQueen%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606363193158492626" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gQ9ppF7eOAY/Tc3NnCQqBcI/AAAAAAAAAec/qHxKv7otYGE/s1600/Black%2BMagic%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gQ9ppF7eOAY/Tc3NnCQqBcI/AAAAAAAAAec/qHxKv7otYGE/s320/Black%2BMagic%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606363181651461570" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;">Before we know it this whimsical holiday will be upon us. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the decorating for it. The first painting is called "The Queen of Halloween". Her majesty watches over this haunting holiday with her amethyst eyes; and her crow on her shoulder, eying her shiny jewels, as they often do ^_^. The second painting is called "Black Magic". With a bewitching smile and her black magic fluttering near, she'll always have her way.<br />These enchanted paintings are up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> right now!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:arial;">PS. I relisted these paintings on Ebay for a $0.99 sale!!! ^_^</span><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iupUwFCYcDs/Tc3ObgGXsPI/AAAAAAAAAfE/YMXlKTPVsCc/s200/A%2BSong%2Bin%2BHer%2BHeart%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606364083014578418" /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GF08dckUrho/Tc3ObAy1jMI/AAAAAAAAAe8/Pq3q6ly73eo/s200/Madame%2BButterfly%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606364074611150018" /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TJAOuDMu9lI/AAAAAAAAAVU/YKRPx1YbIm8/s1600/002+%2810%29.JPG"></a></div></div><div style="display: none;" id="YontooInstallID">B88A6D5A-7791-A7D7-B8C5-808077EF4216</div><div style="display: none;" id="YontooClientVersion">1.03.01</div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-44741662472559724772010-08-31T14:58:00.001-07:002011-05-13T17:42:45.239-07:00New Paintings!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nn-YcIQB70M/Tc3P8cK7vsI/AAAAAAAAAfk/QYa9yNA9YCs/s1600/Heating%2BPad2%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nn-YcIQB70M/Tc3P8cK7vsI/AAAAAAAAAfk/QYa9yNA9YCs/s320/Heating%2BPad2%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606365748407287490" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bPf38C5273g/Tc3P8HWMPYI/AAAAAAAAAfc/510TCNaaHGk/s1600/Madame%2BButterfly%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bPf38C5273g/Tc3P8HWMPYI/AAAAAAAAAfc/510TCNaaHGk/s320/Madame%2BButterfly%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606365742817361282" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: -webkit-xxx-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;">I have two new paintings that I finally got around to this weekend. The first one is called "Heating Pad". It's inspired by how kitties can become our own personal heating pads, but not always when one is needed ^_^. The second one is called "Madame Butterfly". This painting has a new take on the original depiction of Madame Butterfly. I decided to use some autumn colors since it will be that time year soon enough. These paintings will be on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> tonight. Hope everyone has a wonderful week (but the weekend can't get here soon enough ^_^) .</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span><br /></span></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-8141187164075743542010-08-24T16:00:00.000-07:002010-09-11T08:45:10.211-07:00What You've missed...<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >Back to School Tea Party!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQhS-MCTI/AAAAAAAAATs/Ucrz-A-LdZA/s1600/019+%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQhS-MCTI/AAAAAAAAATs/Ucrz-A-LdZA/s320/019+%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509116777139538226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQhASV_wI/AAAAAAAAATk/QDZ7hzLTAG0/s1600/020+%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQhASV_wI/AAAAAAAAATk/QDZ7hzLTAG0/s320/020+%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509116772123803394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQgnFYSnI/AAAAAAAAATc/5Ea9flXD6oQ/s1600/017+%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQgnFYSnI/AAAAAAAAATc/5Ea9flXD6oQ/s320/017+%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509116765358541426" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >Above are photos of the "Back-to-School" tea party I had. It was just for my mom, my sister, and me. I have been reading a book series called "The Luxe" and they are always having tea parties so I decided to have one of my own. I made some tea cookies, cream cheese pinwheels and other snacks...and then I picked a spot in the garden and set up a table. It was really fun ^_^. I will definitely have another one soon.</span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >I have not updated my blog in while because I have been busy with classes starting up and commissioned paintings. I am attending Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. I transferred there from Jefferson College, a junior college...so it is my first year at MU. I have two years at MU before I graduate. I am majoring in Graphic Design, so all my classes are geared toward that since I got my General Education classes our of the way in the first two years. I am excited about that part ^_^. The part that is kind of a drag is the 40 minute drive four days a week.</span>
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<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >Below are the two commissioned pieces (both16x20) I worked on for the "Siamese Lady". She wanted one to display for each main holiday. She has a blue-point siamese named Sydney and a lilac-point siamese named Siba.</span>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQiEmRQsI/AAAAAAAAAT0/xVIIMu21Tfc/s1600/026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQiEmRQsI/AAAAAAAAAT0/xVIIMu21Tfc/s320/026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509116790460990146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQiZXRVbI/AAAAAAAAAT8/P2jTL-JFMY8/s1600/001+%285%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/THRQiZXRVbI/AAAAAAAAAT8/P2jTL-JFMY8/s320/001+%285%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509116796035225010" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >Well that's all I really have for now. Hopefully I can gets some new paintings done this weekend to be listed on Ebay.</span>
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<br /></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-82326123479065774822010-08-06T15:49:00.001-07:002011-05-13T17:47:04.670-07:00Two New Paintings with a Summer Feel<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7VWp3Uaii-U/Tc3Q8wQvAeI/AAAAAAAAAf0/N2p-sLie_b0/s1600/Garden%2BWhisperer%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7VWp3Uaii-U/Tc3Q8wQvAeI/AAAAAAAAAf0/N2p-sLie_b0/s320/Garden%2BWhisperer%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606366853311955426" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bidapEaehHM/Tc3Q8rmbjyI/AAAAAAAAAfs/smgdLxQm2m0/s1600/A%2BSong%2Bin%2BHer%2BHeart%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bidapEaehHM/Tc3Q8rmbjyI/AAAAAAAAAfs/smgdLxQm2m0/s320/A%2BSong%2Bin%2BHer%2BHeart%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606366852060778274" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;">These paintings are inspired by the dwindling, summer season. The lovely gardens are past their prime and the birds are getting all their singing out in these final, joyous weeks. The first painting is called<a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50"> "The Garden Whisperer"</a>, an 8x10. The second painting is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50">"A Song in Her Heart"</a>, an 4x6. These summer paintings will be up on<a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50"> Ebay </a>tonight.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-44264072242295664922010-08-01T10:45:00.000-07:002010-09-11T08:39:43.318-07:00Back From Our Destin Vacation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW6JsfuAuI/AAAAAAAAARM/dU9gKky4pF8/s1600/092.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW6JsfuAuI/AAAAAAAAARM/dU9gKky4pF8/s320/092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500507195628716770" border="0" /></a>
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW12GvlzHI/AAAAAAAAAQk/i-VKIhhTAqI/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW12GvlzHI/AAAAAAAAAQk/i-VKIhhTAqI/s320/021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500502461030714482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW15MsVZzI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/6mDj6zw1KhM/s1600/083.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW15MsVZzI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/6mDj6zw1KhM/s320/083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500502514167277362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW14hjd6-I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/0aquMDB_lAI/s1600/056.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TFW14hjd6-I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/0aquMDB_lAI/s320/056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500502502587362274" border="0" /></a>
<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >It was so nice to go to Destin, Florida again. We haven't been there in a long time. The beach was beautiful and the waters were so clear. We had lots of fun going to the Harbor Walk Village, gift shops, and out to eat. A little sad that it's over...we were all looking forward to it for a long time. But I am glad to be back home to see my kitty...he missed me so much. He just couldn't get enough pettings when we got home. So needy. ^_^ Now I need to start painting and thinking about school starting up soon. This summer went by so fast!</span>
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<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153);"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span></span>
<br />Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-64683674550752102892010-07-21T09:02:00.001-07:002011-05-13T17:53:04.823-07:002 New Paintings!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Py0maknlS4/Tc3SWhkX_9I/AAAAAAAAAgE/qhkjfUa_vXI/s1600/Sunkissed%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Py0maknlS4/Tc3SWhkX_9I/AAAAAAAAAgE/qhkjfUa_vXI/s320/Sunkissed%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606368395556028370" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HXcwuRoGY9o/Tc3SWfCu_vI/AAAAAAAAAf8/iDOPoQdhLbc/s1600/Pettings%2BPlease%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HXcwuRoGY9o/Tc3SWfCu_vI/AAAAAAAAAf8/iDOPoQdhLbc/s320/Pettings%2BPlease%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606368394878058226" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;">The first one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Sun-kissed"</a>(8x10). It is such a good feeling to lay in the grass and soak up the warm sunshine. She has lots of gold detailing to give her that sun-kissed glow. The second one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Pettings, Please!"</a>(4x6). Sometimes our little, fury felines can be very needy when they want lots of love and attention. These paintings will both be up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> on July 25th like the one posted below. Enjoy the sunshine!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-91729103664443842142010-07-17T11:59:00.000-07:002011-05-13T18:21:08.058-07:00New Painting!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Do8e6bRYJ5s/Tc3Y2gvjCyI/AAAAAAAAAgM/3-LwjJVrS0Q/s1600/Keeper%2Bof%2BMy%2BHeart%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Do8e6bRYJ5s/Tc3Y2gvjCyI/AAAAAAAAAgM/3-LwjJVrS0Q/s320/Keeper%2Bof%2BMy%2BHeart%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606375542160034594" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a 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mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Her longing expression is a little melancholy, but she promised to look after his heart.</span><br /><br />This painting is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Keeper of My Heart"</a>. I included a quote from my favorite book series, <span style="font-style: italic;">The Twilight Saga. </span>This painting will be up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> on July 25th. It will be up on Ebay a lot later because I will be on vacation from the 24th to the 30th.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nKyaoNwsX-k/TEH-YB1H0pI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Xp_Ym1R9wEw/s1600/002+%286%29.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></a></div></div>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7122861575718890627.post-76401989327224727732010-07-10T15:37:00.001-07:002011-05-13T18:30:39.057-07:003 New Paintings<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6OeQKOEYoE/Tc3bE9gg-pI/AAAAAAAAAgk/Aq81LxLbsPA/s1600/Promenade%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6OeQKOEYoE/Tc3bE9gg-pI/AAAAAAAAAgk/Aq81LxLbsPA/s320/Promenade%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606377989423037074" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hz24n1KVR_4/Tc3bEgH6fWI/AAAAAAAAAgc/484TML7KDMM/s1600/Energy%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Hz24n1KVR_4/Tc3bEgH6fWI/AAAAAAAAAgc/484TML7KDMM/s320/Energy%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606377981535223138" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSig28ft98A/Tc3bENsP3_I/AAAAAAAAAgU/qHDGduQpgtk/s1600/Serenity%2Bcopy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSig28ft98A/Tc3bENsP3_I/AAAAAAAAAgU/qHDGduQpgtk/s320/Serenity%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606377976587345906" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">I finally got around to doing some paintings. The first one is called <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Promenade"</a>. This girl is dressed to perfection with her elegant hat and pretty kitty. The next two kind of go together. One is <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Energy"</a> and the other <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">"Serenity"</a>. These are opposites on the spectrum. The colors and symbols in each painting represent the mood. They both have metallic paint to give them some sparkle and 3D butterflies for whimsy ^_^. These paintings will all be up on <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/lgreen8908/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">Ebay</a> this evening.</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><3</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Laura Beth</span></span>Laura Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07605024370797233939noreply@blogger.com2