I posted this project yesterday but could not get the link party buttons to post. I have no idea why. I tried everything – deleting, reposting, etc. – and nothing worked. So I decided to rewrite it as a new post and see if it happens. If this has happened to you, please let me […]
Storybook Castle – Mural on Canvas
You know that old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same”? It seems to hold true with decorating, especially little one’s rooms. Little girls still love princesses & fairies, and little boys love trucks & transportation – things that move. So I painted another castle, this one on a large 52” […]
Bulldog Portrait
I think I’m finally over the whole ‘hacking’ thing. It was hard to even look at my computer for a few days, much less blog or work. This morning I’m feeling renewed & refreshed & ready to write. While I was off my computer I painted. Painting always makes me feel better. It calms me […]
Topiaries, Topiaries, Everywhere!
I’ve been inspired by so many bloggers recently that I’ve finally decided to bite the bullet today & redo my blog. Just simplify it, really. Before I can do that, I have to update my Etsy shop, Zazzle & my website. Whew! I may not get it all done today, but it’s a start. I’ve […]
Baby Name Canvas
I’ve seen these canvases on other artist’s blogs & websites & decided to give one a shot this weekend. My favorites are over @ The Magic Brush. I love how she adds feathers & bling! Well, I didn’t have any feathers so I just used paint and wrapped the edges with ribbon. I painted this […]
Mediterranean Mural on Canvas
These murals on canvas were painted for a home about 2 hours away from me. It was the first time I painted a full mural on canvas and then applied it to the wall with wallpaper paste. They measured 9’ at the highest point in the arch and about 15’ wide. The homeowner wanted a […]
Airplane Mural for Baby Boy
This is one of those, “I have the greatest jobs in the world” posts. What is so satisfying and fun about painting for clients – as opposed to just painting – is the personal elements clients want to include. Candace & John wanted a plane in their soon-to-be-born son’s nursery. Not just any plane, though. […]
Faux Window Murals with Red Brick
Ever have a wall where you wish you could knock out and put a window in? That was the case in this dining room. It only had one window – a sliding glass door and I just couldn’t take the darkness anymore. Out comes my paintbrush. I was very into Tuscan decor in this house, […]