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Painted Tray Ceiling and Color Wash

July 26, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

tray-ceiling-mural

We finished painting the tray ceiling last week. And, I’m sorry to say, J-Lo has nothing to worry about in the booty department. It only felt like my backside was gaining muscle. Which means I’ll have to rely on step aerobics and squats to gain some shape back there, ‘cause I won’t be painting another […]

Filed Under: Color Wash, murals, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Surfaces, Paint Walls, Techniques

Becoming Bootylicious . . . painting a tray ceiling

July 20, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

Painted Tray Ceiling

Forget about step aerobics, which I happen to take three times a week. Forget about squats. And those panties with butt pad inserts? You don’t need those either. I’ve got the surefire way to build and tone your butt – paint a tray ceiling. You know, the ceilings that have insets that are screaming to […]

Filed Under: Color Wash, Glazing, murals, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Surfaces, Paint Walls, Techniques

Paint a Watermelon Floorcloth with Krylon Dual Spray Paint

July 5, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Paint a Watermelon Floorcloth

Who doesn’t love spray paint? If there’s something easier, and quicker, to transform a project, I don’t know what it is. So I was beyond excited to try a new spray paint by Krylon. It’s paint + primer. In one can! I couldn’t wait to give this paint + primer a try. I had been […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, crafts, Home Decor, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Seasonal Decorating, Spray Paint, Techniques

How to paint Roses

June 19, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

How to Paint Roses

It’s not that I don’t like roses. I do. Sort of. I know . . . what’s not to like? Flowers. Pretty. Smell good. I know. Maybe it’s because they remind me of a not-so-great time of my life. Maybe it’s because there are so many artists that paint incredible rose paintings. Whatever. I just […]

Filed Under: Highlighting, How To & PIY, PIY, Shading, Techniques

How to paint Oriental Poppies

June 8, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

How to Paint Poppies

My love affair with poppies started when I was a Brownie in 2nd grade. We took a day trip and planted California Poppy seeds all over a hill. I have no idea if they ever bloomed, but every time I see a golden poppy I go back in time. The trend lately has been rich […]

Filed Under: Highlighting, How To & PIY, PIY, Shading, Techniques

How to Paint a Simple Tree Mural

May 17, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 5 Comments

how to paint a simple tree mural

If you paint on walls, sooner or later a friend or two will ask you to paint on their wall. And sooner or later you’ll be asked to paint two things – clouds and a tree. I dunno why, but tree murals are my #1 request. Thank goodness, because clouds are a real pain in […]

Filed Under: Glazing, How To & PIY, Paint Surfaces, Paint Walls, Techniques, Tutorials

And even more Dragonflies on a Tray . . .

April 30, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Paint-Dragonflies

Most people would’ve painted a second tray a different color than the first tray. Or maybe most people would’ve painted another poppy and added maybe a butterfly. I’m not ‘most people’. I painted the 2nd tray turquoise and tried to come up with something that would coordinate with the Poppy & Dragonfly. Why is it […]

Filed Under: Color Wash, Glazing, How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Techniques, Tutorials, Watercolor

How To Paint a Simple Dragonfly

April 26, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Paint a Simple Dragonfly

A really, really simple dragonfly. I’m working on a better dragonfly that I’ll share with you soon. Today I just needed some photos to go along with this sweet little bit of prose. A Garden To Plant -anonymous First, plant five rows of peas – preparedness, promptness, perseverance, politeness and prayer. Next, three rows of […]

Filed Under: crafts, Drawing, How To & PIY, Paint Surfaces, Paint Wood, Techniques, Tutorials

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