Author Archives: Linda

Portraits of pioneer women in training!

Don’t forget, tonight at 7pm on HGTV see these finished portraits in the beautiful attic bedroom on Home by Novogratz.

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Piano Graveyard

My first ever piano has been living at The Art of Beauty by Linda Mason for the past 14 years. It was a vintage piece we bought from someone living in the village in the 90’s, and my Mom brought … Continue reading

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Home

I was living at home last October, and snapped a few shots of my Mom spontaneously as she was painting. I love catching her in action. She’s painting a portrait of one of Food Network’s Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond teenage girls, … Continue reading

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Is It Organic?

  I always make sure to buy organic food, and I do realize that the skin is our largest organ, but no, our makeup is not ‘organic.’ Neither are fumes you breath from the NYC streets, or the dirt and … Continue reading

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Thalita’s Tips

1) To ensure no lipstick on your teeth during sticky summer days. Close your lips around your thumb, and pull it out to remove all excess lipstick. 2) Own your freckles! Apply SPF 30 or more before putting on a light concealer, … Continue reading

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Don’t you want to be a…

The Intensive Classes are coming around again this August 5th to 10th. We have no more then 6 students per class, so it’s a lot of individual attention and instruction from Linda. All levels are welcome as it suits anyone … Continue reading

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Best Gift Ever!

On my birthday I received a ‘card-on-canvas’ from my Mom. One of her epic portraits, this one of my newborn. Usually her commissions aren’t for babies so small, but they range from toddlers through every age. In fact everyday when … Continue reading

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Look Chic and Stay Cool

Don’t you want an original print to rock on the streets of New York this summer? or perhaps while you garden? $49 will buy you a limited edition Dominique t-shirt and keep you looking cool. Check out the ‘Amani’s back’ … Continue reading

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A personal statement- Mini Masterpiece

Just the way that a work of art can tie a room together a Mini Masterpiece can complete you.  Purchasing a Mini Masterpiece is like curating your own purse.  Natalie chose one of the first Mini Masterpieces I made, one … Continue reading

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black&white

Last weekend Thalita and I redecorated a corner in the boutique. We’ve been moving towards a black and white theme, with touches of  color, to bring together our packaging of the Betty blushes, Betty compacts, brush rolls, and Graffitigels with … Continue reading

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