Oregon Coast

Beach LOVE

I love the Oregon Coast. It is so nurturing to my mind, body and spirit. I can never get enough of that musty smell, the sound of the waves crashing the shore and the grainy sand beneath my feet.  What can be better...

After each visit I feel rejuvenated and inspired.

Here is a few photos to share:

YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

NEWPORT OREGON 

Enjoying the beach.

Pondering....

Ahhh no need for words

Beautiful Painted Hills.

Oregon Love

I have lived in Central Oregon for 16 years. It truly is a colorful state ! It amazes me how much beauty and uniqueness it has to offer. Just when I think that I have seen it all I stumble upon something enchanting and beautiful like these Painted Hills. Wow... Breath taking! If only a photograph could capture what a human eye can see..  But I try ;) 

Take a moment to ponder..

Mother Nature is always at her best..

These colorful clay hills and mounds were formed over 35 million years ago! Absolutely fascinating...

Painted Hills are located in Mitchell Oregon click here to learn more.

Thanks for letting me share 

until next time

Lena 

Christmas Ornaments

I love this time a year. It's full of so much magic, love and kindness.

One of my favorite things to do around Christmas time is paint on glass ornaments.

Here is a few that I've done this year...

Broken Top Mt, Oregon

Spirit Friends

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon

One of my favorite quotes: "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." (Pablo Picaso)

Thanks for letting me share

Lena

A letter to snow

Dear snow ... Please don't go away just yet ! There is just so much more playing around that's left to do... Freezing fingers and toes and unfinished snowmans... If you would just come back and spend some more time with me I would even forgive you for the frozen pipes. So pleazzzz consider staying a while longer :)

Thanks 

Sincerely Always Yours

Lena 

       

Winter Photography

Enchanting Winter: 

Couple of years back, early morning, I stepped outside to start my car and to my surprise this is what I found. My car was covered in this beautiful frost. The photo doesn't even come close in describing the beauty and the magic that my eyes have witnessed. It was truly divine

Winter is my absolutely favorite season...

So much kindness and magic around...





I love this abandoned cabin, It's one of my favorite sports to capture photographs...




looking outside from the inside...


It's the most wonderful time of the year ....

Black and white

Beautiful Jacob Sheep 

Thank you for letting me share

Wishing everyone beautiful weekend 

Lena

Drawings

To Draw, or Not to Draw- that is the question ( Shakespeare knock off) 


Some of my work from a drawing class that I took last year:

This was a lot of fun... We had to pick out a section from a mountain of stuff and bring it to live on paper. Charcoal was the medium used.

Final project:

Dedicated to my childhood memories. Mostly done in charcoal and some pastels.

About this next drawing... 

It is based on a photograph taken by an Iraqi Artist in an orphanage; the story is... this little girl has never seen her mother, so she drew a mom and feel asleep next to her. (I couldn't find the original photograph) Medium used: Charcoal, colored pencils and pastels. 

photo from the class:

(I just love this)

Karen Z Ellis, my wonderful instructor would always say "The Way to Draw is to Draw."

p.s

Now this is a piece inspired by a Novel "Before I go to Sleep."  The name of this particular Art project is "Anytime is a Sleepy Time."

Ha, kidding, some random photo I found on the internet that gave me a good laugh. But you have got to admit it's pretty creative. 

Thanks for letting me share

Happy Wednesday Everyone

LENA

" The dignity of the Artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world." (Marc Chagall)

Frosting aka Jewelry

Rocking the jewels.

Date night = dressing up, and spicing things up with lipstick and some beautiful jewelry by Nashelle . I absolutely adore her work. You will find celebrities like Michelle Marie, Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez and hilarious Chelsea Handler constantly rocking her stuff. Nashelle is crazy talented and my jewelry wardrobe just would not be the same without her beautiful work. Every lady must treat her self to a little glam by  Nashelle . You can also follow her on instagram @nashelledesigns and @nashelle_oldmilldistrict 

Also, if you're a big sushi fan like me and you happen to be in downtown Bend Oregon,  5 Fusion and Sushi Bar is absolutely scrumptious. 

Happy Monday everyone

Lena