Zanna Moon Lunar & Lore

Hello Fall and Happy Spooky season...Fall is definitely here...so in-between creating I shall be blowing leaves today....

It is always spooky season out at my studio!!!

The witch, I have had since my kids were little and decided she finally needed a make over...especially since her cape got blown away in the storms of August....

Also, in celebration and inspiration of the season, I have included some pics of my newest canvas engravings....the Owl set and Lady Autumn is available in my booth at Whistle Stop Depot in Franklin. The Full Moon Witch and Dragon set are listed in my Etsy shop, but of course if you are local you can save me on Etsy fees and purchase directly with free local delivery/pickup.

I am trying out different ways to display my canvases, so please let me know what you think...mostly what I find challenging with trying to put them into a room scene is trying to show them in the correct sizing scale to the scene....

Till Next Time...

Blessings!!!

Woo-hoo...finally finished these....a lot of hand sewing for this pair that seemed to fight me at every needle insertion point....

Can you guess what I named them?

Happy Fall Blessings Ya'll!!!

Hope you all are enjoying the first day of Fall...I know I am!!!

Just wanted to take a moment to share some of my earlier art works. I used to do Pastels, Watercolor, and interior design art work...

So even though these days my art of choice is laser engraved canvas paintings, I still could do traditional works of art if I really wanted to. As an artist, even with using a Laser Engraver, I follow a lot of the same steps and processes as a traditional artist.

I prep my canvases, I paint them(although not all the details, but most of the time I do add hand painting techniques to bring out more color details) and then I do a final top coat varnish.

One of the reasons, I prefer the challenges of laser engraving canvases(yes it is challenging to get the paint right, the image settings right and the laser settings right), is because I am so detailed oriented that I struggle with the littlest details when doing traditional art and I will spend so much time in making sure I put in ever little detail...

I guess that is because in some ways my brain works a bit different than others...they say most are either right brained or left brained....well I have an Accounting degree with a minor in the Arts, which is a little unusual....I think for me I am both equally right and left brained and it is a constant battle of which side wins in the end or to find the compromising balance.....

Also, some of you may not know that I legally changed my name a year or two ago....so these pics I am sharing of my earlier art creations are signed in my old name...

Till Next Time...

Blessings!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

Had this little guy from Wednesday night to Sunday night while his parents had to go out of town due to a family death, well actually they were murdered...not sure what this world we live in is coming to or what the future holds for the young...

But Atlas and I had lots of fun and took many walks...gathered rocks and sticks, and of course did some star gazing...and we didn't worry about all that, we just enjoyed the moments of time we had together...

Then I spent yesterday and this morning getting caught up on my Etsy orders...

Now after an hour of trying to rebalance my energy... back to the Magic....

Till Next Time...

Blessings!!!

Newest canvas engraving....available now at
Enchanted Butterfly Murphy NC

Part of my process for making a panel canvas is recycling frames. Sometimes the frame itself inspires what goes on the canvas. Also purchasing from habitat and the human society thrift stores helps their causes, so a win win all around.

Some frames are easy and need nothing more than cleaning, but others need a little magic which sometimes doesn't take much and other times some can be a real chore...

Yesterday I started working on a pair of frames and they were a real chore...the glue was really sticky and nothing I used would deactivate the sticky...I tried googone, 99% acolohol, acetone, and denatured acolohol...whatever glue they used to stick the paper to the back of them frames...well I need some of that glue for other things I do...guess they just don't make glue like that anymore...lol...maybe it was just the old rubber cement kind we used to use back in the old days of primary school....

Well, I finally got them painted today and hope they turn out as I have envisioned....

Yesterday I was really busy trying to get some canvases cut and painted in between the rain so didn't have a chance to post...

Hope everyone is having a blessed weekend!!!

Late night art painting pondering....

For sure we each have our very own taste when it comes to art...as art is personal as to what speaks to us....and it is up to our individual interpretation...

But wondering if you know or recognize this painting or artist?

Please comment if you do...

If you don't.. can you guess the name of this painting?

No scanning/ Googling please....just be honest...

Either way....how much would you pay for it?

I will post the artist in the comments in the next day or two...

Happy Friday!!!

As much as I pride myself on being a strong, independent woman, because I have had to learn to be and so I have been told by a few men...the type of woman that doesn't need a man....sometimes you have to have a little help....

So a big shout out to Asha at https://artistrywild.shop or facebook.com/artistrywildofficial for helping me get my car back yesterday from the body shop! Asha has lots of unique aromatherapy products for your body, heart + home....so please go explore her pages and show her some ❤️.

I am still working on those red lamps, a lot of hand sewing for this set, but I was able to to get this green glass "Natures Magic" one completed...

Till Next Time...

Blessings!!!

Restoration complete...now it is all about the shades....

If you aren't sure what all goes into lamp restoration, it is a lot about inspecting, replacing/adding hardware, sanding and cleaning....lamp cords are the dirtiest....

Also, if you restore lamps...well your business liability insurance in a little bit higher...so I have to know what I am doing...

Happy Tuesday!!! Hope your week is off to a great start!

Remember all those canvases I was working on....this how they turned out...not bad for where they began with random spots of paint on a canvas...

I am also so excited to announce that I have now setup a space at The Pieces in Blairsville, GA(50 Pappys Plaza).

Can you guess what pieces(no pun intended) I have decided to put in that space...you guessed it!!! LOL

Of course my art...as I want my space at The Pieces to focus more on the artistic side of engraving vs the everyday home goods and wares...which was the main reason I invested in my laser engraver...

Till Next Time...Blessings!!!

Hope everyone is having a beautiful blessed Monday!

Sneak peek at a couple of the canvases I have been working on...before I add my magic ✨️ touch to them...

Before and after pics: Spot painting before the final black layer pics and the after engraving pics...

You know what I love best about the weekends?

It is my creative time...while thru the week I am working on realtor closing gifts, Lunar and Lore items and other online engraving orders...which I do love doing... the weekends are for my one true passion...art!!!

This weekend, I got multiple projects going on...

1. Laser Art Gallery canvases, which require a smaller test piece...because unlike traditional painting...you can't rework it...you got one shot to get your paint layers and engraving settings correct!

2. Making some art canvas panels for some frames I found that I want to put my own laser art in...and sometimes without special ordering you can't find the right size canvas to fit your frame.

3. Decor...do you know what the best kind of home decor is...making it yourself out of natural materials...so I have been drying a bunch of tree these branches and am now spraying them with some preservative spray....I wanted some garland branch fairy lights to go around a window...so rather than purchasing faux branches, I'm making my own branch garland out of natural branches!

Have a beautiful blessed weekend!!!

Blessings Everyone!!!

I don't know about you, but for me it has been a hectic couple of weeks with the storms that came through. I have been juggling quite a bit...but thankfully everything seems to be coming together and I am very grateful.

Luckily, the tree that fell on my car, seems most of the damage was to the windshield. Although, the tree clean up has been slow going, I have been cleaning it up and hacking away on it little by little. My oldest son was going to help me, but he had a big old pecan tree come down on his property and luckily missed their house, but had to replace the power pole and unfortunately, he just found out he has 2 hernias, so please keep him in your prayers.

If you will please, another prayer request for one of my biggest fans, that everything turns out well with her medical test.

Also, I am very excited about an upcoming opportunity, so please stay tuned for my announcement coming up at the end of the month for September.

In the mean time during all the chaos(the good and not so good), I have been working on a lot of ideas, some of my Live Edge Plaques and some Realtor Closing Gifts,. So if you know of any Realtors that would like to offer a special personalized touch that their clients will Love, Adore, Cherish and most importantly, remember and appreciate them for years to come, please share my page or website. I offer free delivery around the local area.

Till next time....

Blessings!!!

https://zannamoon.com/shoppe/ols/categories/realtor-closing-gifts

This week I focused on tweaking my laser settings for bamboo...

These items now available in my booth at Whistle Stop Depot....

More Exciting News!!! And you probably were wondering why I was being so quite these last couple weeks...busy...busy...busy....

I have revamped my website to include Realtor Closing Gifts!!! They also make for wonderful housewarming gifts!!!

Please check it out!
https://zannamoon.com/shoppe/ols/categories/realtor-closing-gifts

Realtor Closing Gifts Realtor Closing Gifts they will Love, Adore, Cherish and most importantly Remember & Appreciate you!

Very Excited to introduce Custom Aluminum Signs and License Plates made in the USA 100% and 100% Quality....being at .040" thickness these are not the flimsy ones from overseas.

These are great for Welcome Signs, Business Signs, Parking Signs, Package Delivery Instructions, Garden Signs, Graduations, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Parties, Events, even as a Housewarming or Realtor Closing Gift. The possibilities are almost endless....

a) Garden/Wall Signs = 12"x18" x .04 thick
Engraved 1 side = $64.99 * 2 side add $15

b) Sign 1 = 12" x 9" x .04 thick
Engraved 1 side = $34.99 * 2 side add $15

c) Sign 2 = 12" x 12" x .04 thick
Engraved 1 side = $44.99 * 2 side add $15

d) Street Sign = 18" x 4" x .04 thick
Engraved 1 side = $24.99 * 2 side add $15

e) License Plates = fits most 12" x 6" x .04 thick
Engraved 1 side = $24.99 * 2 side - NA

Custom Sizes available upon request and Hole placement can be landscape, portrait, all 4 sides or none at all. Stakes/hooks/hangers not included.

Available colors:
Black (Matte or Gloss)
White (Gloss)
Bright Red(back=gloss white)
Victory Red
Chevron Blue
Ivy Green
Bright Orange(back=construction orange)
Purple(back=gloss white)
Hot Pink(back=gloss white)

I am so excited to offer these, I haven't even had a chance to add them to my website yet, so Please Message me for more information or to place your order today!

Have a safe blessed 4th!!!

There is no higher compliment in old norse than to call a man or woman drengr...a term used by the Vikings to describe a warrior of honor and bravery.

So in English, Drengr Fadir means Badass Father!!!

These are the finished art canvas panels I was engraving the other day.....

If you were entering an artist contest and could only choose one of these, which would you choose for your entry?

Good Afternoon Wednesday Blessings!!!

Did you know that Zanna Moon Lunar & Lore offers free local delivery? If the delivery address is within 30 miles, you will see the option to select it upon checkout thru my website...

I would like to give a big shout out to Ashlee from Colorado!!!

She found my shop website listing online and gave me call, as she wanted a different kind of gift, other than the normal flowers for her local friend's birthday yesterday.

I quickly dropped what I was working on and changed my priorities around to make it happen! I pride myself on exceptional customer service, so of course, I did!

Her friend was very happy and giddy over her special delivery from her thoughtful friend in Colorado! It was a very heartfelt moment to experience!!!

This is what Ashlee texted me after the delivery "You are amazing! Thank you for making both of our days. Hope to meet you sometime!"

This right here is exactly why I love ❤️ what I do!!!

Happy Friday!!!

Been down for a few days with the flu 🤧 or something and the Tax filing blues...but back at it today...

I bought this unique piece many months ago...haven't been able to decide what to engrave on it. Reminds me of a looking glass, thought it might be pretty as a decor dresser tray or something similar 🤔.

What do you think, any ideas...let me know in the comments, if I pick your idea you get 1st dibs to purchase, as I only have this one and or a one time use discount coupon promo code to purchase any other item from my website www.zannamoon.com.

Did you know sometimes, I make my own canvas panels...that was part of the prep work I did last week...it's a little bit of work, but they turn out with the look and feel of canvas. 🙃

These are 12" x 12" layered with different colors of spray paint with a top coat of black, then the image is laser engraved. I wasn't completely happy with the results, so I pulled out some of my 🎩 🪄 painting techniques to add a little sparkle ✨️ The one laying flat I haven't worked my magic ✨️ on as yet.

I am using these fixture covers for frames, not sure if they are light or exhaust fan covers, but when I looked at them, I saw them as shadow box frames...

I will post an update once I have them completed...

Spring is almost here, don't miss out on these unique creations! The ceramic platters and the heart slate cheese boards are a limited edition as I will not be making any more of these, with the exception of the one more platter that I have left.

All the items pictured in this post are now available in my booth at Whistle Stop Depot in Franklin, NC. The slate coaster sets will be available on my website soon within the next couple of days.

Blessings!!!