LELA CREATIONS STUDIO

"Temptation" - Selected for Mississauga 34th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts Exhibition

2012-01-15T15:05:00.005-05:00

"Temptation" - 10"x14" Watercolor on paper

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If you find the cantaloupe irresistible then you are not alone! My biggest complement for the painting came from a hungry little fly which had found its way in and kept trying to settle in on the painted cantaloupe. This proved to be the inspiration for the ladybug in the painting... See if you can find the tiny visitor!

This painting is now on exhibition in the Art Gallery Of Mississauga till Feb 25. I feel honored that it was among the 69 paintings selected out of a total of 206 as part of the 34th annual Juried Show of Fine Arts.

In this painting my goal has been to create an old world atmosphere of timeless beauty. The bronze vase reflects light falling from one corner of the room and the cracked walls complete the ambience. The ladybug brings balance in the composition, but she also tells the viewer that he has competition for the fruit guiding the viewer's attention towards the cantaloupe.

Red Rose and Reflections

2011-06-18T19:31:00.001-04:00

10"x6" Watercolor on paper

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Flower Heart - Tulip

2011-06-12T09:52:00.005-04:00

3.5"x2.5" Watercolor on paper

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Pomegranate

2010-11-06T13:50:00.002-04:00

5"x4" Oil painting on canvas board
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Olive And Pot

2010-10-17T11:28:00.008-04:00

2.5" x3.5" Oil painting on canvas

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Wonder Flowers

2010-10-14T12:21:00.002-04:00

2.5" x3.5" ACEO Graphite pencil drawing on paper
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Puppy

2010-09-05T09:53:00.002-04:00

5" x4" Graphite pencil drawing on paper
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Fresh Figs

2010-08-15T13:08:00.005-04:00

6" x4" Oil on linen birch panel
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Duckling Drawing

2010-08-09T19:17:00.003-04:00

11.5" x8.5" Graphite pencil drawing on paper
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Pink Glory

2010-07-08T22:35:00.003-04:00

5"x7" Watercolor on paper
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Scottish Castle

2010-06-26T10:48:00.003-04:00

11.5" x8.5" Graphite and Charcoal drawing on paper
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Wild Violets

2010-06-18T15:21:00.007-04:00

4"x6" Watercolor on paper
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Apple And Dewdrops

2010-06-02T19:07:00.008-04:00

4 1/2 x 3 1/2" Watercolor on paper
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Rose And Dewdrops

2010-05-29T22:51:00.005-04:00

5"x7" Watercolor on paper
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Tulip Portrait

2010-05-20T10:35:00.002-04:00

5"x7" Watercolor on paper
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Lily Of The Valley

2010-05-15T16:40:00.005-04:00

4"x6" Watercolor on paper
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Orange Rose

2010-04-16T21:08:00.011-04:00

6"x6" Watercolor on paper
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Niagara Falls Attractions - Horse & Carriage Ride

2010-04-10T22:58:00.008-04:00

7"x5" Watercolor on paper

Isn't this romantic? Nestled in the comfort of cozy turquoise cushions, enjoy the sights of Niagara Falls Parks from this hansom cab.

Bartlett Pears on Marble - Painting Challenge

2010-03-28T16:47:00.002-04:00

"Bartlet Pears on Marble" - 6" x 5" - Watercolor painting on paper

Last week I started "Paint and Draw Together" painting challenge for all artistic souls out there willing to practice and advance in a community of like-minded. Every 3 weeks there will be carefully chosen a new photo reference to work with. Here is my version of the March 21st painting challenge - Bartlet Pears on Marble. Comments are welcome.

Christmas Tree Flower

2010-03-20T11:02:00.009-04:00

"Christmas Tree Flower" - 5" x 7" - Watercolor Painting on paper

I never knew that a Christmas Tree can have such stunning flowers!

Yellow Rose

2010-03-09T23:59:00.008-05:00

6" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper

A honey bee sucking rose nectar in the Niagara Falls flower garden. I couldn't resist....

Unusual Orchid

2010-03-03T21:36:00.008-05:00

7" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper

Many people asked me if the orchid really looks like this ... and yes it does. It is the most beautiful and unusual orchid I have and it is now blooming.

Niagara Garden Flower

2010-02-24T19:05:00.011-05:00

5" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper

Visiting Niagara Falls last winter in Canada, I heard a whisper from this solitary, brave flower...It called out to be painted...

Orange Challenge

2010-02-21T15:39:00.014-05:00

8"x5" Watercolor on paper
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Last week I decided to join Rookiepainter painting challenge. That way I would probably paint a subject I would hardly ever choose to paint by myself. This painting was done from a photograph provided on the blog, http://www.rookiepainter.blogspot.com/ where artists are encouraged to paint or draw their own interpretation of the subject. A new reference photo is posted every 3 weeks and this is February 2010 Orange Challenge. It is thoroughly amazing to see all different interpretations and variety. Please visit the blog. I am sure you will enjoy.

Pink Beauty

2010-02-15T17:23:00.009-05:00

5" x 6" Watercolor painting on paper
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Looking at the painting I still "hear" kids playing in the kinder garden, where the flower was enjoying the Sun light last summer.

Red Lily

2010-02-07T09:40:00.013-05:00

5" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper
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After long pause I am back to daily painting routine. This time with a lot of spring colors and sunbathing. It definitely helps to forget cold Canadian winter and -19 C from the last week, at least for a moment.

Orchid

2009-04-21T13:26:00.007-04:00

I hope drawing shows how beautiful these magnificent flowers are.

Rose #15

2009-04-21T13:22:00.005-04:00

This rose drawing has a million of intriguing details ... although it is only a rose bud.

Rose #14

2009-04-21T13:21:00.005-04:00

Rose #13

2009-04-21T13:18:00.004-04:00

Rose #12

2009-04-21T13:09:00.004-04:00

A friend of mine from Academy of Realist Art in Toronto shared with me how “needle point” graphite pencil can be used for fine shading. And here I am testing my eye sight, resisting to work with magnifying glasses and exploring new drawing and shading technique. It takes many hours to complete one small ACEO, but I think it is worth the effort. The drawing surface looks very smooth in texture, although paper is not that smooth.

Thanks Lenny!!!

Rose #11

2009-02-22T20:45:00.006-05:00

Have you ever tried to look at the Sun, especially after swimming, with water drops still on your eyelashes?

I did it many times. It was always part of my “vacation fun”. All I could see were the closest objects illuminated by a strong backlight and thousands of light and dark bubbles in the background creating a river of light flowing in the direction of the Sun. That is how the idea to draw Rose #11 was born.

Rose #10

2009-02-16T23:57:00.008-05:00

It is “Family Day” in Ontario, so I did not go for work and had the whole day for drawing. Here I am at the first “milestone” Rose #10. It had to be something special right? I decided to draw a little more complicated composition then any of the previous. The level of details was just killing … but I hope it was worthwhile. I purposely placed a few almost undefined leaves vanishing in the space behind the rose, so that depth and 3D appearance is re-assured.

Rose #8, #9

2009-02-15T04:00:00.015-05:00

Today weather in Toronto looks quite pleasing. It is cold but there is a lot of sunshine all around. This weekend I dedicated to completing my blog set up and now I would like to walk around and visit my favorite art stores.

Rose #6, #7

2009-02-15T03:57:00.003-05:00

Rose #3, #4, #5

2009-02-15T03:52:00.007-05:00

Rose # 2,

2009-02-15T03:41:00.006-05:00

My intention is to draw or paint every day, but I know there will be days when it would be hardly possible. It is good enough as long as I keep trying.

Rose #1

2009-02-15T03:07:00.008-05:00

Beginning always looks difficult. Eagerness to start a new adventure and reluctance to step into unknown are very often overwhelming. I personally find the biggest challenge in finding moral support to start, to make that first step, and not let my vision dye before it becomes “visible” to the others. What triggered my desire to draw and paint is still quite foggy, but I am sure there will be a lot to learn and share down the road.
Every beginning is easier if you plan for it and start with a good foundation. I wanted good artist quality drawing paper and artist drawing/sketching pencils. Here is my choice: Fabriano 200g drawing paper and Cretacolor graphite drawing pencils.