Lenila brings to her company 15 years of  professional design knowledge. Combining this design experience and her  love of art has given her artwork a unique soft modern style.  Since 1985, she has painted and drawn in all different mediums, watercolor being her favorite because of it's soft and "emotional" qualities. Her favorite technique is the 'wet in wet' method which has become her trademark over the years- creating a unique and  dream-like  watercolor. Lenila loves the ethereal quality of watercolors and the mystery of where the water will take the paint to...  She has  sold  watercolor cards (as a hobby) in local boutiques in Southern California since 1990... and  has recently left her professional career to start this full time watercolor stationery and gift business.

Inspiration...
Her affinity for gardening and the ocean heavily inspires her artwork. Lenila and her husband of 14 years, Brent, enjoy water sports such as water-skiing, kayaking, and scuba diving (especially in Grand Cayman) which is reflected in her watercolors.  In this business, she feels she has found an avenue to blend the images of her favorite things in nature with soft watercolor art.


Philosophy...
She believes every client deserves one-on-one attention and enjoys the personal relationships she has developed with her clients helping them as they plan for the most important day of their life.  Lenila feels it is a great honor and privilege that her art work is part of the process that first establishes the mood and theme of her client's  wedding. Client satisfaction is a number one priority  to Lenila and is reflected by her many happy brides.

It's a family affair...
Lenila creates these special creations in her studio nestled in a three acre avocado grove on a hilltop in beautiful Fallbrook, California.  Brent and Lenila have sweet two daughters, Tiana and Serena. Residing with her human family on the 'ranch' are their two dogs, Candy (a husky/ lab mix), Valentine (a pretty little Bichon Frise),  four chickens~ Pixie, Cheetah, Cream, Checkers, two bunnies (Picasso and Flopsy), a bunch of pond fish, and an occasional Peacock or White Egret visitor! Yes, we stay very busy in this household!

Our mission...
One of the primary  incentives that led to the start of their Watercolor invitation business  is their eldest daughter, Tiana who was diagnosed with autism in 1999.  Tiana is doing well, but is still lacking many fundamental social and academic skills necessary to survive in the world independently.  However, in this business, Brent and Lenila feel they have found a positive way in helping her and other special young adults to live a meaningful and productive life by teaching them skills so they can be an integral part of this company, specifically the Rushless Heart division.  Her husband oversees the website and financial aspects of the business and their daughters Tiana, 14 and Serena, 11, provide valuable opinions of art and design as well as help their mother design and create unique note-cards and other original gifts for other occasions.  Tiana, Serena and other special children watercolor the precious note cards called the Rushless Heart Series.  Portions of  these proceeds will be donated to the CURE AUTISM NOW! /  Autism Speaks, TERI, Inc., and Easter Seals foundation; companies all dedicated to helping individuals living with a disability.

Please visit their website www.cureautismnow.org , www.teriinc..com , www.easterseals.com  for more information.

Thank you all...
This family sincerely appreciates the support of all their family- the Lingad and Batali clan, friends and friendly acquaintances they have met along the way in the building of this business ( and for being there through all of life's challenges we have experienced). 
We are truly blessed to have such amazing people in our lives.

Lenila, Brent, Tiana and Serena enjoy their business together and love
making special creations that help bring joy to other people's lives.

We would love to hear from you! Please give us your
comments or questions or just say 'hi' at lenila@designsbylenila.com