Announcement
After 12 years of painting miniatures, I am taking a rest. If you had your eye on a particular piece in the shop, send a message and I'll see if it's still available! There are a handful of pieces on my website, and the future only knows what will come next.
Thank you so much for the years of stories and support!
Love,
Khara
www.kharaledonne.com
Announcement
After 12 years of painting miniatures, I am taking a rest. If you had your eye on a particular piece in the shop, send a message and I'll see if it's still available! There are a handful of pieces on my website, and the future only knows what will come next.
Thank you so much for the years of stories and support!
Love,
Khara
www.kharaledonne.com
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Reviews
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Yvonne on Jan 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful. Bought it as a gift for my daughter and she loves it.
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Jillian on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are beautiful, and I know nobody else will have anything exactly like them, which makes it even better! Khara’s work is incredible, and the packaging was adorable! Thank you for a lovely piece of jewelry! I’m sure I will make use of them for a long time to come.
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Vilma on Dec 15, 2020
5 out of 5 starsIt is simply beautiful. The artist is amazing. The locket is now my favourite thing I own!
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anchors7343 on Oct 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPerfect transaction and communication as usual. Khara is an absolute pleasure to work with. The lockets she makes me are so emotionally valuable to me because she captures their images so well. I will most certainly be back for more of her miniature masterpieces. Thank you so very much Khara!
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Morgen on Sep 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI absolutely LOVE my necklace!!! It is truly a beautiful work of art.
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Ziad on Sep 23, 2020
5 out of 5 starsOne of my favorite Etsy purchases. Khara is a pro and her art is one of a kind!
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Sara on Aug 22, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love it! I have been watching this Etsy shop for a while and I finally decided I needed a piece. The shop owner was extremely helpful and so nice to work with! She even has her own website where she does more incredible works and I'm so excited to maybe get one or two more pieces from her. Shipping was fast and on time and above all communicated about well. Thanks again for this lovely piece of art!
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northstar on Jul 21, 2020
5 out of 5 starsWords can’t describe how much I love this necklace. Khara did an amazing job capturing the spirit of my doggie soulmates. From the correspondence I’ve had with her on this commission, it’s clear that she is not only an amazing artist but human being too. I will treasure this necklace always.
About kharaledonne
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Showin off. -
The whole dang solar system, in your hand. What more could you ask for? -
A nifty custom piece in progress -
Custom lighthouse just north of Manhattan in NY -
A lovely anniversary gift - a custom painting of the husband's hometown in Colombia
Tiny Daydream Capsules
So many voices tell us to work hard, cut the fat and focus. Maybe it's true, but I stand for the little voice that tells you to take a nap, stare at the clouds and think about your favorite things. I'm not that good at my own advice, which is why I have to say it out loud. And in paint.
I get to make mini escapes. The place you want to go instead of where you are. The capsule of fresh air that can be worn around your neck and taken wherever you go, or even given to someone who needs it more than you. Nostalgic landscapes, spirit animals, inside jokes: this is the good stuff that reminds you why you are you, and nobody else.
See my process and how it all works in this sweet little video: http://vimeo.com/109888849
(copy + paste in a new window and it'll pop right up)
For fifteen years I've been mucking about with paint, usually on great big walls and windows. Miniatures crept in so sneakily, an experimentation at most. I began in NYC where I was working as a sign and mural painter. As I moved, miniatures moved with me, all the way down the east coast on a 29' sailboat, then across the country to where I now live in Washington state.
You really never know what's going to come around the next corner, do you??
Images stills from the mini movie created and directed by Sam Friedman. Portrait against blue background by Marilyn Glinka.
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Khara Ledonne
Owner, Maker, Designer
I make messes. Tiny ones.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
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Custom and personalized orders
I make a limited amount of custom orders. Custom pieces require more time for discussion of the design via convo, painting, and conclusion, and are therefore more expensive than ready-made items listed in my shop. Custom orders are sometimes wait-listed, and take 1-2 weeks to create once begun.
Care instructions
I use indoor/outdoor oil enamel paint which is an extremely durable material. A locket has made it through the washing machine unscathed! However, the locket will last longer the more it is handled with care. Sometimes constant contact with heat can cause the metal to expand and lose it's bond with the enamel. Please avoid wearing the lockets in the shower or inside your shirt during regular intense exercise to extend the life of the piece. After all, it's a mini piece of art, and art usually hangs on a wall! Treat it as you would a painting.
Repair
About once a year there is an inquiry for repair to a locket. I stand by the quality of my pieces and am very willing to arrange a touch up of paint, or the replacement of a piece if it is faulty. This stands for up to one year from the purchase of the piece. If the locket has been clearly handled roughly beyond reasonable doubt, which has happened twice, I do not claim responsibility, nor will I replace the item. Thank you for understanding.