La Bella Luna

This enchanting mermaid, named La Bella Luna (“The Beautiful Moon”), cradles the glowing moon in her hands as she watches over the waters of Weeki Wachee Springs. Inspired by the swirling, dreamlike style of Vincent van Gogh, she sits high above the spring under a starlit sky, guarding the mystical home of the mermaids. Aptly titled Starry Night Over Weeki Wachee, this artwork blends celestial beauty with artistic homage in a magical tribute to both nature and imagination.

About the Artist:

Lynne Simone

Lynne Simone is a visual artist inspired by bold color, texture, and emotion. She works in a variety of media to preserve precious memories on canvas, specializing in one-of-a-kind pet portraits using vivid color. Lynne strives to elicit an emotional response from her clients, noting the special bond a pet owner shares with their ‘fur baby.’ “The eyes are windows to the soul” is her mantra for portraiture.

Lynne has two grown children, and now spends her days living the middle-aged dream as a part-time licensed massage therapist and “wannabe” full-time artist. She creates in her home studio under the direction of her cat, Waldo, who always seems to find a way onto her lap while she works.

She displays at several local Tampa Bay galleries and teaches step-by-step acrylic classes at Marker 48 Brewery in Hernando County; she is also a Silver Brush Educator. Teaching non-artists has become a source of joy and has given her great fulfillment over the last 10 years. When not creating, she can be found attending concerts with her sweet boyfriend of 10 years, sampling wine and chocolate, and hoarding paint.