Price List!

With the Vendor Fair tomorrow I remembered...I don't have a price list yet! I have prices for all of the pieces tomorrow...but this gives you a rough idea of what to expect...

I am hoping that there is a good turnout as I have been hard at work all week to have NEW fun things to debut-----to those of you that follow my blog, you will get a sneak peek, as I plan to post the pictures of all the new art tonight. I can say that several of the pieces were my favorite----and seeing as they all have their own "personality", they all have names as well!

One more project to finish & I will be ready with bells on for tomorrow morning-------------------and a special "Thank You" to my sweetheart of a husband. He has come home each day to a kitchen that is a wreck, a dining room that is my makeshift "studio"....and almost everything we own in these 2 rooms, COVERED in paint. What has his response been each day? To take my little monsters out to the park so that I can finish up what I am working on........remember, all of this has been done while my 4 1/2 & 2 1/2 year old run wild throughout the house!

Calorie-Free Creations
“All the Pleasure, None of the Guilt!”


Price List:
Wood burned Spoons-$3/each or set(4) for$10
Picture Frames-$10-$30
Baby Block Boxes-$8 & Up
Floor Cloths-Price upon Request
Stools- Quotes Available
Custom work welcome!
Paintings (boards)
4x6 canvas boards-$8/each, $20/set of 3
5x7 canvas boards-$10/custom designs extra
8x10 canvas boards (most popular size!)
$20/custom designs extra
Paintings (Wrapped Canvas)
16x20 (most popular size!) Price Varies
Other sizes (smaller & larger) available on request

****Due to supply cost, a 50% Deposit is required on all artwork, and all monogrammed or personal pieces must be paid in full for work to begin.
Discounts available for larger or multiple orders!

Frames, and Mirrors and Floor cloths Oh My!

...And so it begins. That is how I feel going into this week ahead. What most of you may not know is that I had a job interview last week...my "dream" job working for a million-dollar spa. I was offered the job on the spot...and I turned it down. Crazy right? Right now we are in recession and I turned down a job.....somehow though I know that I am going in the right "direction" for once. While my art may not be "paying the rent" yet, it is one of the most enjoyable things I have ever done. Like my Diddy said, "sometimes it's not about how much money there is to be made, you will never be paid what something is worth, but if you can at least over your cost and do something you love....well there you go"


So with all of that being said, this week is all about forging ahead. I have my first "vendor" fair this weekend here on base and I could not be more excited. If you are going to be in Southern California...stop on by! I have several larger pieces that will be up for sale, including most of what is pictured here on the blog......if there is a piece you HAVE to have & it has been sold, just message me & I can most likely make you another!


Also for this vendor fair I am going to be debuting several "new" items-----custom painted picture frames, custom mirrors, painted wooden letters, some new "food" themed canvas, as well as my first floor cloth. If you are not familiar with floor cloths you HAVE to look into them. Simply put they are sealed pieces of canvas-type fabric that are painted/varnished/and used to decorate. They can be used as table runners, place mats, rugs, wall-hangings.....just about anything you can come up with! What makes them so popular is the upkeep involved...almost none! When dirty you simply wipe off with a damp rag and you're done, that is what makes them prime "rug" options for messier places like the kitchen or bathroom. One side note-----they are often rather thin, and if using on a slick or hardwood floor, you will NEED to put some sort of foam rug stay to keep it in one place.


So.....as you can see, for "Calorie-Free Creations"..it will be a busy week ahead! I currently have around 14 ITEMS that are in various stages of sketching/priming/painting/varnishing/drying.....Momma, I'm sorry but you would be aghast at the state of my dining area right now...everything is covered with painting supplies! One other things worth mentioning...I have decided that after this next weekends' showing, I WILL be starting my new Etsy shop!


There you go----all the news from my little corner of the world-----a ton of work to do, a show to prepare for, and a shop to start.......BUSYBUSYBUSY and I couldn't be happier :) ****Also earlier this evening as my husband & I were watching the "Survivor" finale (Go J.T.!!!), we felt our 1st earthquake! A 5.0 out of Northern California......only one small picture knocked over but it had my side lamp rocking back & forth.....w.o.w, what a night!


Good night everyone, heading to bed to prepare for a long paint-filled day tomorrow. To paintbrush wishes & acrylic paint dreams!


Your resident art monkey,
LoLo

The start of the "Just Add Sprinkles" line...and C'est La Vie!

This first piece is part 1 of a 2-part order that I am working on---------------she supplied the idea and I ran with it. I ended up liking this one so much I may make one for my own home! This is another of my larger wrapped-canvas pieces (16 x 20)

This is the 1st of (hopefully) many bar stools to come. This one is part of the "Just Add Sprinkles" line with the thought that you CAN have your cupcake and eat it too. Plus....it's bound to have less calories than an entire cake!

Have been dealing with a sick little one (my oldest has his first sprained ankle)----so that has put me a little behind where I wanted to be-----------nonetheless, I think the designs are fun & would be a great addition to ANY house. ::hint hint:: And as someone asked before----Yes I DO have a paypal account, and for most items I CAN ship!

Thank you all for your continued support-----I am happy & doing something that I love...and in turn can make someone else happy!

With Love & Sprinkles!

LoLo

School Days & Dark Humor

So this breakfast one has gone through several names in the past few hours.....the final nod has been given to my Diddy's : "Involved & Committed"....as in, "the Chicken was involve but the Pig was committed." Yeah, dark humor runs in our family...gotta love it! I just love how terrified he looks! lol

The cupcake is the one I have done for my own kitchen with the hopes of a matching stool soon to follow----------and my newest series "School Days", as my oldest Ethan will be.....wait for it.....starting KINDERGARTEN this year! I couldn't believe it...I was still looking into Pre-K programs and apparently with some changes made in the California school systems he will be old enough THIS year. Yay!

This set also got me thinking about...if THIS is a set of "healthy" things for kids, what would the "healthy" things be for adults? a glass of wine, slice of cake & Excedrin? A tofu burger, wheat grass shot & a book on meditation for the California crowd? Or maybe one for my husband....a steak, cigar & a beer? Hmmmmm will have to think more on this as I go...if any of YOU have ideas let me know. If that idea goes on to inspire my greatest works I promise I'll give you 10% of my fortune....maybe.

Good night Folks---and remember, eat a cupcake! (or in my case, these super yummy chocolate-covered oreos Lani sent me....YUM YUM!)

LoLo

Country Art

So.......I am finally finished with my largest piece! This was a 18 x 20 wrapped canvas that was ordered to match her kitchen decor. I was given the curtains as a reference and told to run with it, with the only request being to NOT make the apples plaid on the interior. LOVED this when it was finished (as did she, yay!), and I'm not even much of a "apple" fan.

I think I enjoyed this one in particular as it reminded me of home. I am from the South & though my momma's kitchen was not decorated in apples, this reminded me of the art from down South. If I were to paint ANYTHING for my momma's kitchen it would have to be red/black & white like my own kitchen....but instead of fat "French Chefs" it would have to be something to relate to Coke-Cola. Don't you dare bring a Pepsi in that woman's house!

New Ventures

So......after investing some of my profits (ok ALL), back into this company I have more supplies and need nothing but *time* to work on them. I will be working on some new things this month & I am super excited. Some of my focus will be on more art with a pastel feel, more of a "nursery" decor as I now have a backer that wants to promote me on her baby boutique site! http://www.mylehisaprincess.com/

Also I am now going to attempt to branch into custom furniture, starting with taller kitchen stools. We'll see how it goes.....if it turns out great than that will be one more thing I offer & if not I will have a bangin' new addition to my kitchen!

Well we have a great class to attend this morning at our new church North Coast (http://www.northcoastchurch.com/) so I am off, enjoy your day & have something sweet!

LoLo

Memory Boxes, or "For Those Who Have No Time To Scrapbook"

While these were done some time ago, I am adding them to the list of items available. These are memory boxes (these were done for my sons), painted & decoupaged with quotes/photos/stickers or anything you want to add. I have used these to store greeting cards from their first few years & letters I have written to them for when they are older.





Prices for these will HAVE to be on request as the type of container you choose factors into the cost.