CREATE

I've Moved

2017-10-04T14:32:00.000-06:00

Its live!! Bookmark my new and updated site www.leighviner.com I will have not only my shop there of fine art prints and originals, but also my blog posts from now on, everything in one place.

See you there!!
xo

Anchor and Kiss Kiss

2017-09-29T12:31:00.000-06:00

A few recents from this week with Kiss Kiss (2nd image) available now in the shop

Postcards From Paris

2017-09-27T16:30:00.001-06:00

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-09-26T13:57:00.000-06:00

Image via edsonfernandesart

Mirror

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♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-09-11T17:59:00.001-06:00

Sanne Sannes

Magma

2017-09-11T17:19:00.001-06:00

Inspiration from the beautiful Michelle Williams in Elle Magazine's Jan, 2017 issue.

Will be back shortly with a new Music Monday. xo

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-07-31T23:45:00.001-06:00

Photography: Patrick Postle / Model: Daria Zatseping

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-07-17T19:03:00.000-06:00

Via danibangs

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-07-10T23:45:00.000-06:00

Via fashion gone rouge

Found

2017-07-10T19:49:00.001-06:00

© Leigh Viner 2017

I hope you're all having a wonderful start to the week! Snuck in this piece today between a few commissions and the start of a fun project which will reveal itself in time of course ;)
Also want to let you know that I'm having a summer sale in my shop, 20% off all prints with code { SUMMER20 } so take advantage until Friday.

xo

Art inspired by Elle US January 2017 Image by Terry Tsiolis

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-06-26T21:40:00.001-06:00

lamercaineinprovence

Slate

2017-06-13T16:39:00.000-06:00

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-06-12T19:50:00.000-06:00

Sanyu, two large pink hydrangeas in a white vase, 1931 via the poetry of material things

Air

2017-06-05T19:46:00.001-06:00

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-05-22T20:28:00.000-06:00

Kate Thompson

Lémoi

2017-05-16T12:27:00.000-06:00

Lémoi © Leigh Viner 2017

Inspired by Edita Vilkeviciute by Bruce Weber for Porter Magazine

Blocks of Me Time

2017-05-11T14:11:00.002-06:00

Chaos and interruptions, a typical day for many of us. This picture says it well, as I was going to capture myself with my journal looking down, but the second the shutter opened, one of my kittens decided to jump onto my clothing rack, up goes my head which caused the photo to blur.

Getting down to the topic at hand though, I wanted to discuss scheduling me time, whatever those joyous, relaxing, learning or mindless activities that we want to fit into a day, but most the time put off to the last minute or leave no time for at all.

Over the past few years, I would hope that there would be some time left in any given day to get to, for example, studying my French, journaling on a daily basis, meditating consistently, etc, etc. But most of the time, days turn into nights, into weeks, and so forth causing frustration, and questioning why I cannot seem to accomplish a few simple blocks of time for myself each day, light bulb! Blocking out time. Just as I would schedule a phone meeting with my clients.

It's so important to have that balance as they say, but that balance can mean different things for each of us. Regardless, I hope that you can find that as best as you can, even if interruptions happen, schedule in that me time, just as a with a shower, dinner, family time, going out with friends, and so forth. Make time for those passions, those little things. I'm not perfect with it, but have noticed such an improvement in my well being overall when I make it happen.
xo

Unclouded

2017-05-09T20:20:00.000-06:00

A recent landscape of Copenhagen that was inspired from Allure Magazine /March 2017 available as prints here.

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-05-08T13:57:00.000-06:00

Jamie Nelson

Starting this week finally recovering from a sinus cold that held me down most of all last week, not sure what is worse, the actual being sick, or the forced down time that I'm not really good at, I love to keep busy, it's just how I'm wired. But when the body needs rest, you must listen.
The good news is finding some new music which is featured here and getting caught up on a big ol pile of magazines that have been yelling at me from around the house.

Happy Monday my friends xo

Postcards From Paris

2017-04-19T16:48:00.002-06:00

Getting back outside with exercise and just soaking in the sun throughout the day w/ SPF of course has a new happiness that does not exist in the Winter, feeling it now! Also realizing it's time to stock up on some new warm weather staples. This summer I am going to keep it simple besides a few have to have pieces, as travel is on my mind, especially editing and going through the archives. It has been forever it seems, but other obligations were front and center. I think it's so important, even if stepping out for a short weekend getaway, even a stay-cation will do to stay refreshed and inspired. I work from home, so it's very important for me to step away when I can or seasons will start to overlap and I will wear myself out. So on that note, time to dream up a few ideas for the upcoming months, (in the afternoon sun ) ;)

xo

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-04-17T17:21:00.001-06:00

'Dreamy Mood.' Kirin Dejonckheere in Valentino photographed by Sølve Sundsbø for Vogue Italia, April 2017 via models.com

Mending Rapture

2017-04-02T18:07:00.000-06:00

© Leigh Viner 2017

A feel good, (because the sun finally came out ) and a bit of a lazy Sunday with work involved, if that makes much sense, but doing everything today at a snails pace. Closing up last weeks projects and to do's in order to feel refreshed for Monday. I will say that the only obstacle as of late really is the suffering of seasonal allergies, the worst. Never had them until this past few years, any tips and tricks to ease the suffering are most definitely welcome.

I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend! ;)

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-03-27T22:58:00.001-06:00

Guy Aroch

♫ #Music Monday Playlist

2017-03-20T20:54:00.000-06:00

Paris Vogue March 2016 shot by Mikael Jansson

Happy Spring xo