A magical get-away that has been linked to the lost continent of Atlantis. The painting was commissioned by a couple who vacationed there early in their relationship and have since married. Their memories have been captured forever by Luz in this extraordinary oil painting.
Santorini
Luz "at work"
The painting "at home"
Luz loves homes, gardens and beautiful views. Our area of California is replete with such lovely scenes and homeowner's are understandably immensely proud of their exquisite settings. As a result, Luz is constantly receiving requests from collectors to paint portraits of their homes. It's such a great idea! These paintings remain in the collection of the homeowner and become family heirlooms over the years. The paintings can be done in many ways. One recent commission actually was to capture the view from the homeowner's family room looking out at the view that she delights-in daily...a view looking across the waterway outside her home. Immediately above you will see pictures of that particular painting. Below, Luz' most recent commissioned painting that captures the collector's memories of the Tuscan countryside in Italy.
Others want a painting of their home from the front or back depending upon the view they most enjoy. For waterfront homes, the vantage point is often from a boat offshore or from the opposite side of the waterway. For non-waterfront homes, the most beautiful vantage point is chosen and features of the landscape as well as the home. Perhaps the tree that you planted when a child was born; a rose bush planted by your Mom. Still others have a coveted picture of their childhood home and want it memorialized in an original painting to hang in their home. In every case, Luz will work closely with you to assure that your painting is as you wish. In some cases, collectors simply wish to have paintings of their beautiful gardens. Further below you will see recent examples of completed "Homescapes by Luz" as well as other subjects.
Of course, Luz is happy to take commissions of all types that relate to landscapes of scenes important to collectors for whatever reason.
If you wish to discuss your commission idea with Luz please call or email. She will be delighted to set a time to visit with you to discuss the details in full. Typically she has projects already in-the-works so please be patient to receive your final painting. It could take several weeks, but it will be well worth the wait.
Another great idea for some of you! Once your painting is completed, Luz can have a limited number of full-colored, high quality signed prints on canvas made for you to share with your loved ones. Perhaps you'd like to send one to your parents or to offspring or close friends so that they can always have you in their hearts. These "limited edition" prints on canvas faithfully capture the beauty of the painting and have nominal cost. They look just like the original painting! This is a great way to share your painting and home with others. Ask Luz about what's entailed when you talk to her about your painting.
Luz' most recent completed commission. Oil on Canvas; 30" x 40"
Luz worked closely with the collector to arrive at this beautiful scene revealed through the portal of a Tuscan villa. The painting began "in the collector's imagination and her memories of the beautiful Tuscany countryside."
Maidenhead Garden (England)
Plum Island Lagoon
Whalers Cove
Plum Island Waterfront
New York Brownstones
Luz Fine Art Gallery 1064B Shell Blvd. (at Charter Square Shopping Center), Foster City, CA 94404 (650)-212-1100 luz@luzfineart.com
