You may or may not know that I’m reproducing a lot of my paintings into wall decals. Not vinyl decals. Fabric/paper decals. That will look handpainted and will stick on nearly any surface. But before the paintings can be reproduced, the printing company need a really clear, high resolution photos. Since I’m the one who […]
How to turn Scrolls into Peacocks
Have you noticed all the peacocks in style lately? They’re popping up everywhere . . . wedsmack.favorideas.com In weddings . . . bride.ca nggonzales.blogspot.com And babies . . . WhatareTheyWearing.com zazzle.com I’m lovin’ all the different treatments and styles. And the more I looked at these scrolls I painted as a sample for the baby […]
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 […]
And even more Dragonflies on a Tray . . .
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 […]
Gift Ideas for Mom – Poppy & Dragonfly Tray
Um, I hate to break it to you but Mother’s day is in less than 2 weeks. I hate to complain, but c’mon . . . Easter one week, take a deep breath, and then Mother’s Day?!? I’m still waiting for more than one day of spring weather! And now it’s Mother’s day? So I […]
How To 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 […]
A Distressed Chalkboard that was distressing
The other day the clerk at Walmart made a remark about my purchases of Mod Podge, iron-on transfers, spray paint, etc., etc., etc. “You must be really crafty!” Me: No. Actually I’m an artist. I don’t do so well with crafts. Her: Really? There’s a difference? Me: Definitely – crafty people are really creative and […]
How to paint Bees–and Upcycle Photo Frames
A few months ago I signed up to teach painting classes at our local Parks & Rec Dept. The office asked me if I could paint some samples to show prospective students. No problem, I said. Um, it’s now April. The class guide comes out next week and, as usual, I’m a bit behind. On […]