Hello! I finished this PB knockoff painting yesterday. Finally. This started out as a “simple” project. Or that’s what I thought. Can someone please tell me why things that should be easy turn out complicated and things that are complex wind up pretty simple? Or is it just me? Pottery Barn Ok, so I made […]
Pottery Barn KnockOff – Work In Progress
Hello! How are ya? I’m finally back to painting after a week of fighting the flu, but I still feel like I’m walking thru sludge. Everything is a huge effort. Which may be the reason why I didn’t finish this painting today. Or not. I haven’t decided because up until an hour ago I really […]
Paint An Easy Halloween Witch–(The Long Version)
Fun painting tutorial for Halloween for all skill levels!
Painting Pink Roses and Purple Songbirds
Pink. Purple. Soft. Sweet. Perfect colors for a baby girl’s room. Or in this case, a wall hanging for a baby girl’s room. I was a little girl. Once. A very long time ago. And I don’t remember having a pink room. In fact, for my 8th birthday I was surprised with a bedroom makeover […]
A Scarecrow Painting
Before I painted this I had a brilliant idea. It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. Like most of my ideas. They start out ‘brilliant’ . . . in theory. But the actual application of the idea? Not always so bright. I was pretty certain about this idea, though, because it involves multi-functions. […]
Baby Girls Personalized Canvas–Color Options
How’re you doing today? I hope you’re safe and sound, particularly if you’re on the eastern seaboard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I’m taking a break from painting Fall leaves and Halloween projects for a couple of commissions. Yes, I actually do like to make money from my paintings. It may […]
Painted Roses on a Bookcase
I love to paint. Big surprise, huh? But here’s why – no matter how badly I screw something up, all I have to do is add more paint. Not like woodworking or building. Mess up your measurements and you have to start all over. Usually. Or pottery. I haven’t actually thrown any pots but I’ve […]
‘Faux’ Painted Niche in Bathroom
This is the last stop on my “Art Gallery” tour. I think. I just may have forgotten a project or two. Which I attribute to being incredibly busy, or the numerous projects I’ve painted in this house. It’s definitely not due to my age. Just so you know. Before I show you how easy it […]