Happy New Years!

I'm back in Tennessee, Christmas decorations and gifts are sorted and put away, our house is clean and orderly, and most importantly my studio is clean and organized with cleared work spaces.

 

 

I'm ready to begin another year of creativity.  Now to decide IF there will be a major project that will be my main adventure.  If so, WHAT will it be?  In the meantime, I'll be playing with several "mess of yarn" projects ... starting (or is that continuing) with the one over my left shoulder.

Wishing all of you out there a happy New Year filled with creative adventures!

Laser Beam Dream

FRIDAY: ALL DRESSED UP
WITH SOMEWHERE TO GO
Recommendation: Bridgett, TREND Staff Writer
When: Jan 2nd
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (Voted San Diego’s Best Live Music Venue)
Cost: $12.00/$14.00 at the door*
Website: http://www.daftpunkd.com/
*This is a 21+ event
Description: Don't just celebrate on New Years! Daft Punk tribute "Daft Punk'd" will be performing a laser show/concert at Belly Up Tavern. Can't get enough of Tron Legacy? Daft Punk are the primary creators of the soundtrack! Let the party continue until December 2nd straight into the New Year (just be careful about school the next day ;) ).

Make your "Marc"

THURSDAY: DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Recommendation: Bridgett, TREND Staff Writer

Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 Collection

Amato by Furne One: I am the Queen!

 When i attended the Amato by Furne One haute couture show at Dubai Fashion Week (see post here) I fell head over heels in love with the designer. His latest collection featured in this editorial, titled "I am the Queen" is nothing short of amazing. 

Thje garments are made using and tulle, french lace and linen, embellished with Swarovski crystal all the accessories and shoes used for his show and below are designed and constructed by Furne himself using Pallucina wood.

Transporting the models into a different era, the team behind this amazing editorial are; photographer Tina Patni,  make-up artist Ginno Alducente, hair stylist Jojo Padua and styling and creative direction by Furne One, assisted by Toby Lavares.

FLOWER FEST II PAINTING

flowers posters

This painting is the second of the FLOWER FEST SERIES.

Check out Original paintings for sale at PRISARTS STORE and OBJECTS OF ART GALLERY

FLOWER FEST PAINTING

This painting is the first of the FLOWER FEST SERIES.

Check out Original paintings for sale at PRISARTS STORE and OBJECTS OF ART GALLERY

My Guardian Angel II

I am doing a series of "MY GUARDIAN ANGEL". This is the 2nd artwork for the said series.

Painting is my form of relaxation. The last few weeks' weather was rainy and cold, gives me more reason to just relax and paint at home.

prisarts posters

This angel will be auctioned at OBJECTS OF ART GALLERY.

OUTSIDER BRUT SKULL PAINTING

This is my first try in painting Outsider Raw Art. It was painted using textured paints, acrylic and oil on 20  x 16 stretched canvas. Please check out painting on auction PRISARTS OUTSIDER ART

Little Birdie

Thanks to Kathy and Melody of The Brave Girls Club for featuring my little bluebird in today's daily truth email.

I highly recommend you sign up to receive these always inspiring emails. I look forward to it every day.

© Brave Girls Club

bEAR the cold...

TUESDAY ACCESSORY
Recommendation: Lavanya, TREND Writer












What used to be the stereotypical outerwear for a lumberjack has now become a fashion statement. Earflap hats are the go to headgear this winter, and their name says it all: they provide a useful ear flap which keeps the wearers ears extremely warm! Easily found in neutral tones with a fur or sheepskin layer on the inside, these hats are also available in wool. Animal ears as well as an embroidered face on the front give earflap hats a cute and fun flair, making them accessible to individuals of all ages.
Hats are available at almost any store and can range in price from $10 to around $35. Images from urbanoutfitters.com.

IN BLOOM

PRISARTS STORE

TREE OF LIFE

CHECK OUT NEW PAINTINGS FOR SALE AT PRISARTS STORE

TREE OF LIFE

CHECK OUT NEW ORIGINAL PAINTINGS FOR SALE AT PRISARTS STORE

A Symphony of Fashion and Music

MONDAY MUSE
Recommendation: Bridgett, TREND Staff Writer

Those of you who have not had the pleasure of seeing Natasha Bedingfield's music video (released in November) "Strip Me" should definitely check it out. Natasha wears more than 10 outfits accompanied with marvelous makeup to match throughout the video.
You can view it here.

THANK YOU SALE!

As a way of saying thanks for a wonderful year, I am having a SALE in my Etsy shop. Take 20% off any item in my shop now through January 1, 2011. Simply enter the coupon code HAPPY2011 at checkout.

Make sure you visit the shop again after the new year when I will be adding many pieces that have been published in Somerset Studio, Somerset Studio Gallery and Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazines.

Happy shopping and all the best to you for 2011.

© Nancy Lefko

Illustration Friday ~ WINTER

A perfect theme for today as we brace for our first big snowfall of the season. WINTER has been a little late in rearing its head this year, but it's coming in with a vengeance today. I was happy with our little inch of snow for Christmas, but I know my youngest son is planning his adventures in a snow covered world. So, bring it on Mother Nature -- I'm braced.

I encourage you to visit the Illustration Friday website, follow the links and find all of the wonderful artwork and blogs.

Collage available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

Behind The Scenes: "Fashion for a Cause" Animal rights photoshoot

Fashion for a Cause: Behind the scenes

On Friday, I joined several other Dubai based bloggers for a shoot by The Fashion Network for their "Fashion for a Cause" campaign. Oversized Shades & Coffee supported Animal Rights and the idea of the shoot was the return to freedom, which meant a lot of jumping around outdoors, and just a little bit of fun with an adorable guinea pig.

First outfit attempt

Getting distracted by shiny things

After lots of visits to the changing room we pick an outfit, Vintage python jumpsuit, faux fur, vintage belt and leopard heels

Dora of The Fashion Network shows me and Bebhin of Hellwafashion how it's done

Guinea pig joins in for the fun

The shoot used vintage clothing from the newly opened Bambah Boutique (if you haven't been you're missing a lot so go!) These behind the scenes photos are courtesy of Mariyah, Tinayums and Elmer, the amazing photographers behind the campaign.

The girls behind the shoot Dora & Zahra

With Bambah Boutique's Owner Maha (Who let us play around in her store ♥)

Mahryska's Daily Dose and Tinayums support Diabetes

Front Row Mode and La Moda Dubai support Disabilities

The Trendy Gentleman and Butterhot Shoes support Disabilities

Lyla Loves Fashion supports Animal Rights

Images will be displayed at an exclusive event in Dubai next month, I can't wait to see the final results.