tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88085540668025747472024-03-13T21:20:44.039-05:00PAINTING THYME NEEDFULSLynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-87355451032864822052023-01-15T13:18:00.001-06:002023-09-27T07:09:45.868-05:00Time to show you Snowy Landscapes.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A view outside my dining room window this morning shows some snow flurries on Cape Cod.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKsQcPZx8tXvsvgK0ubSj4b4OO4x4VE76q8w8WMaQq_YQs816mQAUtx-MG8b5xnvgI7QYToY2-rz8NCDenWtsVPberzzqD6uHyiaQJRlF0_mwazEp01LUswvfeeDW6t2ENn_-NJvayzEhcUk2maMpJ4xk0SWRyxSYRuGZ8x6hvrus8m1LBs3a6RBifA/s3639/DSCN9907.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3639" data-original-width="3443" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKsQcPZx8tXvsvgK0ubSj4b4OO4x4VE76q8w8WMaQq_YQs816mQAUtx-MG8b5xnvgI7QYToY2-rz8NCDenWtsVPberzzqD6uHyiaQJRlF0_mwazEp01LUswvfeeDW6t2ENn_-NJvayzEhcUk2maMpJ4xk0SWRyxSYRuGZ8x6hvrus8m1LBs3a6RBifA/w606-h640/DSCN9907.jpeg" width="606" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;">I like to to change the display in my window to reflect the seasons. </p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;">The large dummy board that you see is a <b>Cynthia Erekson </b>design called <b>Nicholas Longstocking </b>that I painted years ago. The round box with the legs is a <b>Jane Allen </b>project called <b>Winter Wonderland</b>. The small GLITTER houses were gifted to me by my good friends <b>Jane Allen</b> and <b>Amy Mogish</b>. I made some larger ones inspired by them. My latest obsession is making Wooly Pine Trees. I would like to show you one today!</p></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIAwGTnxZjuK_8Tcjo2bcn1LPXVn2dxZj_uZopaM30cp9Cc1f2wo_OMFFnNXft5IlmYzN010Wr0aka6WTe0hoJylbgUwvhzmAy3VS1zkvYOUU7nA_7k8xGEcYqg-TLoFZSih__9Ug-HIxk1C1ASng3FIFKhYW_16POB-Psl_ga3U8UgpdghU2fvpFUA/s2048/315300418_10162501325960031_1522790394550017551_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRIAwGTnxZjuK_8Tcjo2bcn1LPXVn2dxZj_uZopaM30cp9Cc1f2wo_OMFFnNXft5IlmYzN010Wr0aka6WTe0hoJylbgUwvhzmAy3VS1zkvYOUU7nA_7k8xGEcYqg-TLoFZSih__9Ug-HIxk1C1ASng3FIFKhYW_16POB-Psl_ga3U8UgpdghU2fvpFUA/w640-h480/315300418_10162501325960031_1522790394550017551_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love when I can repurpose things from my stash to make something new. I had several wood, boxes, wood cubes, dowels and lots of wood handles that I save from my used sponge brushes. I decided to make some wooly pine trees. The one I will show you today is using a box that I had. I painted a design by Debbie Forshey-Choma on it called Snowy Landscapes. I used one of the dowels that I had to make my wooly pine tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxb4896zv5CneKqF2TzOEQEJFGhCfucU3dSzae10tu8ehWBcrKN75Ub-LjnTF-UH8nKvxNQvT3t_MpZfp5QWhOy36Qdez_9XedUH-ui_Oqj6toFWk8xaS_43lROMmVmmL2KU-tnmH93XXf9qNlPEnpCpuBTGptPkmsR3uLbmCPtLSKVNcBHv4e3pIF1g/s900/decoartICD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="900" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxb4896zv5CneKqF2TzOEQEJFGhCfucU3dSzae10tu8ehWBcrKN75Ub-LjnTF-UH8nKvxNQvT3t_MpZfp5QWhOy36Qdez_9XedUH-ui_Oqj6toFWk8xaS_43lROMmVmmL2KU-tnmH93XXf9qNlPEnpCpuBTGptPkmsR3uLbmCPtLSKVNcBHv4e3pIF1g/s320/decoartICD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Palette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Antique Mauve, Black Green,Burnt Sienna, Camel, Deep Midnight Blue, French Grey Blue, Grey Sky, Light Cinnamon, Snow White</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfrUj0sjtIsDgtCxgpir3F6opcCa-tklaBWFqbfk-PuGssySlJdqmI1MLZs6vjHUxf4lRGZPzTiZzA1KvlcizCrNfkRVOcRXVA4nnPp0LNfSDy5NJvDUNM4PUFJ3oi1eU8qwCVCWAFUhffeXYZHTi8zeQ9o8VWDSLJH1kieYxVpwAeWQY0ij4PxxClg/s4896/SLWP1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfrUj0sjtIsDgtCxgpir3F6opcCa-tklaBWFqbfk-PuGssySlJdqmI1MLZs6vjHUxf4lRGZPzTiZzA1KvlcizCrNfkRVOcRXVA4nnPp0LNfSDy5NJvDUNM4PUFJ3oi1eU8qwCVCWAFUhffeXYZHTi8zeQ9o8VWDSLJH1kieYxVpwAeWQY0ij4PxxClg/w640-h480/SLWP1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began by first sanding then sealing my box with <b>DecoArt Multi Purpose Sealer.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYXWXikL76-IAC3BV75UnJz2H3tEn3LKcUHNrP2bFEN-C3-s1hmAdbFxVTfw7oP3rGSJjDw5lKvZQthQt9KoDDWwVVoX2UN5bYb3kc4TfcyS-8MBs8QjPTYWeCpSv2YUi-Y10pL0gM3mUEeWd96QGGMJKhAAyVQGwaqJNwvYossFfJs_Ptxdc7YWkZA/s300/multipurposesealer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="100" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYXWXikL76-IAC3BV75UnJz2H3tEn3LKcUHNrP2bFEN-C3-s1hmAdbFxVTfw7oP3rGSJjDw5lKvZQthQt9KoDDWwVVoX2UN5bYb3kc4TfcyS-8MBs8QjPTYWeCpSv2YUi-Y10pL0gM3mUEeWd96QGGMJKhAAyVQGwaqJNwvYossFfJs_Ptxdc7YWkZA/s1600/multipurposesealer.jpg" width="100" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When dry I base coated the sides and top of the box with Grey Sky. I applied this as a wash. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAeve6H8MzBDFrbr6UEOW1OHcM8IH5LO5S93KC86YwmapeJLHXEglEq4l5Ncxjy8mEPSF5mYPFUCSRwJGNelGXPiBnEFpeKm2Xxlt9tm5o-MS2dMA9W6DU-GCwEfqrxLyZ3xhFo0RnY-exBrbp6aViIlztvgyuocpv12132DBHB5EOa7BkgxBCrrl5w/s1002/Jackricheson%20dome%20sash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="142" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAeve6H8MzBDFrbr6UEOW1OHcM8IH5LO5S93KC86YwmapeJLHXEglEq4l5Ncxjy8mEPSF5mYPFUCSRwJGNelGXPiBnEFpeKm2Xxlt9tm5o-MS2dMA9W6DU-GCwEfqrxLyZ3xhFo0RnY-exBrbp6aViIlztvgyuocpv12132DBHB5EOa7BkgxBCrrl5w/s320/Jackricheson%20dome%20sash.jpg" width="45" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use my <b>dome sash brush </b>to mop and soften my washes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added several washes of Deep Midnight Blue to the top portion of the sky area. I mop and dry between each wash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Xq1oP86o7fZhwvdS_Vb6Y7nSHw6QaYLuyjKBiYUAxuFa7N1OPpAysHY876Yo3DA-d_iSTaAjvDKNpHYlgQWH0zCaFsPBJD6n9hVO8IE5d-QExBAW3xiGoLlWv9G8NxFzpqJGQS24zRDAJzpjfiRVJ7NrT9jwto94SucGFziOTv4ZQ5RuVi_gkoxW3A/s4896/blowdryer.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Xq1oP86o7fZhwvdS_Vb6Y7nSHw6QaYLuyjKBiYUAxuFa7N1OPpAysHY876Yo3DA-d_iSTaAjvDKNpHYlgQWH0zCaFsPBJD6n9hVO8IE5d-QExBAW3xiGoLlWv9G8NxFzpqJGQS24zRDAJzpjfiRVJ7NrT9jwto94SucGFziOTv4ZQ5RuVi_gkoxW3A/w640-h480/blowdryer.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use Lynne Andrews Floaters for all my painting. They can hold large amounts of water so you get beautiful floats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_WnbD1SRXyAvLmkp9DK3-z06KmgEgtZBwqfgOHy1e32X_P8TOO1aKw1932l0E1tLo7LlvsnDV9eauDL9L6akvC3ppDnc9xNxO3IVuBabieyz2wnBJ8z4-QvQ4BeRs8OQulAkucpCSz2o740hQrA3k-GSaDPrEbhF5vKtkmDNC0vk4P1-ha5o6wAZvg/s960/lynneandrewsbrushes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_WnbD1SRXyAvLmkp9DK3-z06KmgEgtZBwqfgOHy1e32X_P8TOO1aKw1932l0E1tLo7LlvsnDV9eauDL9L6akvC3ppDnc9xNxO3IVuBabieyz2wnBJ8z4-QvQ4BeRs8OQulAkucpCSz2o740hQrA3k-GSaDPrEbhF5vKtkmDNC0vk4P1-ha5o6wAZvg/w480-h640/lynneandrewsbrushes.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I worked on the <b>sky area</b> first. I<b> transferred the horizon line and the snow hill lines.</b> I loaded my brush with <b>Antique Mauve</b> and did a <b>wide float</b> walking my float<b> UPWARDS</b> to tint into the sky area. I deepened the color of the sky by floating <b>Deep Midnight Blue</b> around the top off the box. I did a wide shade of the Deep Midnight Blue walking the float DOWN towards the horizon line. I mopped to soften. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCokFONNfMj117u672Ne0KkWAOwD6w3YkRp82fBtIWZFLZBPpvGI24UqFkKir29-_AlAiSXxJnmpCGt7iRhXiGJjP6C5NWUHgy_AE330UozA4xVrl50NHj4ItaiyrcLap40hoNy50Ny0vrfUi-jPDzsIY6qwsDYW6FfM_mQVt8PlzFUJVz8hGl09dHnw/s4896/SLWP2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCokFONNfMj117u672Ne0KkWAOwD6w3YkRp82fBtIWZFLZBPpvGI24UqFkKir29-_AlAiSXxJnmpCGt7iRhXiGJjP6C5NWUHgy_AE330UozA4xVrl50NHj4ItaiyrcLap40hoNy50Ny0vrfUi-jPDzsIY6qwsDYW6FfM_mQVt8PlzFUJVz8hGl09dHnw/w640-h480/SLWP2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I float shaded behind each snow hill using <b>Deep Midnight Blue.</b> I then used <b>Snow White t</b>o float a wide highlight along the front side of each hill. I used my mop top soften. I added a final highlight of<b> Snow White </b>to the top of each snow hill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVre7YF-fa91JSHgnkE0RqtHCbWQQ-DpYlxL19v9akIARcDHJQahO6CmAZN-byVlt8WzGTEjx8LU07I9QiJ9IFCZIeTF8iD-R69hkpWJK2p2mpHSR6HYGZuzaI1OZO06Y26jV6ZJnm53X2-Yrbpv7xtnpR9D1SLfGGdO7UGKo4Tzm2PyFyL1fjybg6A/s4896/SLWP3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVre7YF-fa91JSHgnkE0RqtHCbWQQ-DpYlxL19v9akIARcDHJQahO6CmAZN-byVlt8WzGTEjx8LU07I9QiJ9IFCZIeTF8iD-R69hkpWJK2p2mpHSR6HYGZuzaI1OZO06Y26jV6ZJnm53X2-Yrbpv7xtnpR9D1SLfGGdO7UGKo4Tzm2PyFyL1fjybg6A/w640-h480/SLWP3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once the sky and snow hills were established I <b>transferred </b>the remaining design...the <b>houses and trees to each side of the box. </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsSub-tpyhZ-85c0ZJBh88BnUQjlsIJREwV4hhp8miAvgw4oUSSoUIrNje8wEx76BWB95za3TvtKk64SNM9JDnYJFOBUDYQyPYxYA3dxNjw8bSj6qQ4vjKBkASZfQxU0EayVivy5YyG4aJMx5j-I0K-1oUDHyG3Fi5NBwvAlPpSVAb34cEZVzUl4s5A/s4896/SLWP4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsSub-tpyhZ-85c0ZJBh88BnUQjlsIJREwV4hhp8miAvgw4oUSSoUIrNje8wEx76BWB95za3TvtKk64SNM9JDnYJFOBUDYQyPYxYA3dxNjw8bSj6qQ4vjKBkASZfQxU0EayVivy5YyG4aJMx5j-I0K-1oUDHyG3Fi5NBwvAlPpSVAb34cEZVzUl4s5A/w640-h480/SLWP4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use a <b>graph ruler </b>to aid me in transferring straight lines!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MUzCTnusFhqhjCmk1hBznAUT7h185FII4INp7V_wMbfCpQLFXTa1Zpv1MP2A5mTw0_8hALjgxdCwopDLc9DyWlP7x5a0ic5_IFOTaID8K8-F6dZ6LRanZvcuAky9SJruJ83zzwpcTRWzl09fbDyNYE1c8yql_j8bekjhkx_aFDSeDx88bxoDQ1zNMQ/s4896/SLWP5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MUzCTnusFhqhjCmk1hBznAUT7h185FII4INp7V_wMbfCpQLFXTa1Zpv1MP2A5mTw0_8hALjgxdCwopDLc9DyWlP7x5a0ic5_IFOTaID8K8-F6dZ6LRanZvcuAky9SJruJ83zzwpcTRWzl09fbDyNYE1c8yql_j8bekjhkx_aFDSeDx88bxoDQ1zNMQ/w640-h480/SLWP5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also use a <b>graph ruler and pencil </b>to transfer a center line for each <b>pine tree. </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-BHndPnnCyR_w4WewTJYv5AAM0K4an-arVHQjvnu4-Vt6fbhiu5XtjnKEAoq2UAHY3C10FfwVpO8GqLp4jHtwym2OldG1jMppgtuhyuzF42qgtPJ-DoNc7nEpM7YnC3VxFRJDSuLVI_SCGdFHsQl3ZTmHwC8--rF19mZ1f1e6WAxqWOFQi7Vd4upnw/s4896/SLWP6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-BHndPnnCyR_w4WewTJYv5AAM0K4an-arVHQjvnu4-Vt6fbhiu5XtjnKEAoq2UAHY3C10FfwVpO8GqLp4jHtwym2OldG1jMppgtuhyuzF42qgtPJ-DoNc7nEpM7YnC3VxFRJDSuLVI_SCGdFHsQl3ZTmHwC8--rF19mZ1f1e6WAxqWOFQi7Vd4upnw/w640-h480/SLWP6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished my piece with <b>several coats</b> of varnish. DecoArt makes several that I like. I used the <b>Ultra Matte </b>for this project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0-LfCpxQJA-LvIiJqx2nwbbamkvXl-7FNi0AEcSeBFhzCgQSEJqZx6Bb_KXNB1xdvtIaxNwZiKE0q4snSfoM8i-cVhe4YTDT48HLsvzMI83syqeGN9uBgr0Me8tyvO9UcpjzWB_N_xu8T2psUt8u3lrE7YcJM-zIzUh1-YfspdlJitCGxq-t0kCN0w/s330/product_duraclear_varnishes%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0-LfCpxQJA-LvIiJqx2nwbbamkvXl-7FNi0AEcSeBFhzCgQSEJqZx6Bb_KXNB1xdvtIaxNwZiKE0q4snSfoM8i-cVhe4YTDT48HLsvzMI83syqeGN9uBgr0Me8tyvO9UcpjzWB_N_xu8T2psUt8u3lrE7YcJM-zIzUh1-YfspdlJitCGxq-t0kCN0w/s320/product_duraclear_varnishes%20(1).jpg" width="194" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once my piece was completely dry I added DecoArt CRYSTAL Glamour Dust to the snow hills. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-L42UIPQerZDmIeVrEpQdje1hDYiIZlycNdFI_lzJ3saQfIItE0Ttq9_5cFW58Zn8Xbn8F3cFOJBg-09mnHK80-2MCsY57EGLmhK8Pp59Xj34doUXcVxLsXr219Z9uf5d-QrfZOVc6l-b-6DFRLAUpxOB4g4FgXcgJCCCFgJY-cwVWMhz01ZYLP5V_g/s1308/glamourdustglitter37.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-L42UIPQerZDmIeVrEpQdje1hDYiIZlycNdFI_lzJ3saQfIItE0Ttq9_5cFW58Zn8Xbn8F3cFOJBg-09mnHK80-2MCsY57EGLmhK8Pp59Xj34doUXcVxLsXr219Z9uf5d-QrfZOVc6l-b-6DFRLAUpxOB4g4FgXcgJCCCFgJY-cwVWMhz01ZYLP5V_g/s320/glamourdustglitter37.jpg" width="108" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSblKqzE8dul_3JQDpm4q-SP_c-FbcO5yjBAhSwu8fL6brfdfdc7tVIqqLxXZMnITfibxZxBvtrJHNbVZUFF8GlKNaQLeqZhWK_nJeR_Saklky7Ng4hZLFh6tvH4lEohF8m8zVqzZiM7n_pMEQ6v3--dJoyVUHSQlLu49XodLSCJXbCIEotE2BEbN2AA/w640-h480/CVWP10.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's make a wooly pine tree! I purchased a <b>BIG Shot Die Cutter </b>along with a <b>die to cut the wool fringe </b>for my trees.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTAIh55_amj6E_lihiK2GpcssbOobc3W_1CtoMuqKfzG-p00q0CTzsCqr2dR8i4sEuaviZr4q3d1YgHeZLbj5UKJpcDBSHlxPaHV3ilNbM9U-XxA8WIyiReDvvyL6jwdeEGvATPdS8YeCaUbz6ueinHueh7s82fEq02vOlksnZcLHnpCLJeK8jIWBFA/s4896/CVWP11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeTAIh55_amj6E_lihiK2GpcssbOobc3W_1CtoMuqKfzG-p00q0CTzsCqr2dR8i4sEuaviZr4q3d1YgHeZLbj5UKJpcDBSHlxPaHV3ilNbM9U-XxA8WIyiReDvvyL6jwdeEGvATPdS8YeCaUbz6ueinHueh7s82fEq02vOlksnZcLHnpCLJeK8jIWBFA/w640-h480/CVWP11.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You do not need a<b> die cutter! </b>You can fringe your wool by hand as well!! I have made tree both ways!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq7M-R8EK3CZKDevdNmHjsJtZu7R4PL97GuOazF4RqQGvuzwwpB0rm0iMlgPW3RG8NEgXgqa66tzkIn4NKCEBAVhW9Q6i72k7-13pFGJwDziHiiPmAXHC4nCJJfZSkKLm8YGidm5DtFlIG2O0DJjFzPuaPHhcHPGwW1APb0p_81TnFtivqtmp7N4NPA/s540/10403220u.jpg.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrq7M-R8EK3CZKDevdNmHjsJtZu7R4PL97GuOazF4RqQGvuzwwpB0rm0iMlgPW3RG8NEgXgqa66tzkIn4NKCEBAVhW9Q6i72k7-13pFGJwDziHiiPmAXHC4nCJJfZSkKLm8YGidm5DtFlIG2O0DJjFzPuaPHhcHPGwW1APb0p_81TnFtivqtmp7N4NPA/s320/10403220u.jpg.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will need a pair of<b> Fiskar Scissors</b> like this if you are going to fringe by hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAR6uid9D1i6aTMHM8Az2C5Fg_8RvSfhPq0Um1nIuQ3ajJBlkMmMumQXIyaRzZ2xmB52VEe-gR4CirSoOJxhX2oQrx0IPIFc-CQ-rHIYutuBmbo0Ns20XvfzZ15bQ9fnREA_N589KFRIvKDelaFjRUwfe_kKmgPlkOSOag2qdK_cS1rOOj1nyfMvfHg/s960/321794650_539936784850623_7269473331924203231_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAR6uid9D1i6aTMHM8Az2C5Fg_8RvSfhPq0Um1nIuQ3ajJBlkMmMumQXIyaRzZ2xmB52VEe-gR4CirSoOJxhX2oQrx0IPIFc-CQ-rHIYutuBmbo0Ns20XvfzZ15bQ9fnREA_N589KFRIvKDelaFjRUwfe_kKmgPlkOSOag2qdK_cS1rOOj1nyfMvfHg/w640-h480/321794650_539936784850623_7269473331924203231_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I begin by cutting all my wire for the branches first. I tape each row together to stay organized.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbL-i7kQr86pEXyvjpefcUdpQ2xxgbuXdRd59eE2HuYViBoOV1zRGxirGb-U96nfZsRQHjp3Vk5WKn-H-w_Fi91Ri9KCwZUWx2MKufguQWW9a6e--sKIux6_-ftkacSof4gUaCBG9aMP6OMeQfuBpzcvpIXxt3OcyER6Ffz184cxAMdv99MMMO3dzqQ/s4896/DSCN9904.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbL-i7kQr86pEXyvjpefcUdpQ2xxgbuXdRd59eE2HuYViBoOV1zRGxirGb-U96nfZsRQHjp3Vk5WKn-H-w_Fi91Ri9KCwZUWx2MKufguQWW9a6e--sKIux6_-ftkacSof4gUaCBG9aMP6OMeQfuBpzcvpIXxt3OcyER6Ffz184cxAMdv99MMMO3dzqQ/w640-h480/DSCN9904.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each branched is individually wrapped with fringe. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ66n_81hfG7iEWyqg6MW-v86zgjgbc1zAgFZcb3gCDc0_KCDc-HCCB4WTvdZWdvXAaWpHmsIq2O2rd9ZnTFahXEaHD_l5p35cLYQNFXyhnx4zGWmk0vxoyntF4P07ReBZ7tV1ur5Uc2IOs3hdFPW9mojF-23p86dNfPVfEp3ku2cmnOlvBAYW5Wss2w/s4896/DSCN9905.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ66n_81hfG7iEWyqg6MW-v86zgjgbc1zAgFZcb3gCDc0_KCDc-HCCB4WTvdZWdvXAaWpHmsIq2O2rd9ZnTFahXEaHD_l5p35cLYQNFXyhnx4zGWmk0vxoyntF4P07ReBZ7tV1ur5Uc2IOs3hdFPW9mojF-23p86dNfPVfEp3ku2cmnOlvBAYW5Wss2w/w640-h480/DSCN9905.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I glue as I go along. I start at the TOP of the tree glueing my branches row by row to the bottom of the tree. I use brown electrical tape to reinforce each branch to the center dowel. When all the branches have been secured I then rip a strip of brown cotton fabric and starting at the top I wind the fabric around the center dowel, gluing as I go along to cover the brown tape. It gives a nice finished appearance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmXDelK9XSI9D39J_JBMH_NsJcRPDQMEvxZmBcTZRTzGMpX2wq2xd7FeFobliTPZRnz-B0Fp7EOvSE1yEoKnWYaX0fBclGPGrc-X420cxXBOgQVghZdrrnHq8mtHnPAlXHBewJNT8bGrHhO4k7wBxf6SuRXDq8AeFBkgJ1JseKUDYBYoigHeMPAYqlw/s3333/SLWP9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3333" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmXDelK9XSI9D39J_JBMH_NsJcRPDQMEvxZmBcTZRTzGMpX2wq2xd7FeFobliTPZRnz-B0Fp7EOvSE1yEoKnWYaX0fBclGPGrc-X420cxXBOgQVghZdrrnHq8mtHnPAlXHBewJNT8bGrHhO4k7wBxf6SuRXDq8AeFBkgJ1JseKUDYBYoigHeMPAYqlw/w480-h640/SLWP9.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband attached my finished tree to the box cover. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love adding vintage <b>mercury glass ornaments</b> to my trees. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6dAsJdsg3OO9uHfu4gBI2nuVzBgI2wQjEl2b_2ffg0A-_tLr9Us9IZpCGD9vY9x5nsgcB_HLRzlzzE_bG2DK18-P_E7urEKJ618WFcuhwwMalPgMwjF7B9dtMMsnyUvc45wqVgDQ1XV9aVn79NIHjBvvoGRxgSa3X64teY-z4bLiGT98OffZ_ijX_A/s3822/SLWP10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3822" data-original-width="2866" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6dAsJdsg3OO9uHfu4gBI2nuVzBgI2wQjEl2b_2ffg0A-_tLr9Us9IZpCGD9vY9x5nsgcB_HLRzlzzE_bG2DK18-P_E7urEKJ618WFcuhwwMalPgMwjF7B9dtMMsnyUvc45wqVgDQ1XV9aVn79NIHjBvvoGRxgSa3X64teY-z4bLiGT98OffZ_ijX_A/w480-h640/SLWP10.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <b>center dowel was an old baluster </b>from a staircase. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-ZbuePLN0y128KcGJx9sdaln6griuNrqXHIamZ1lQmbXq8E3g1YZj4LpJS1q2HAcb3sLWZ0_p9arkx7U7VLCwhfZ65VxMGvpy74rgFhOzT_T1lx7gM9J9OcAoWlrc6guAVnMziV7FsdeEWBW50G1_e-AFwsuikYRwyS5jSoMAeWsiT9UwUU3-QLbAg/s3982/SLWP11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3982" data-original-width="3362" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-ZbuePLN0y128KcGJx9sdaln6griuNrqXHIamZ1lQmbXq8E3g1YZj4LpJS1q2HAcb3sLWZ0_p9arkx7U7VLCwhfZ65VxMGvpy74rgFhOzT_T1lx7gM9J9OcAoWlrc6guAVnMziV7FsdeEWBW50G1_e-AFwsuikYRwyS5jSoMAeWsiT9UwUU3-QLbAg/w540-h640/SLWP11.jpeg" width="540" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my completed Snowy Landscape Wooly Pine Tree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This tree measures about 25" tall. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDaVu8ct8dbhFnVAoOMMLiC3O5Iqs9ZmF4Z2KSo2d6SklA7xwDt_3mQOxOZYhCcKcPBBtlmCp6n-vgtFtSh1bPex7j53Ft_LGOd39TEYanWQsRPb1VEcXSC1xqazXfOqxvX_47yUOZ0NtGMuTdkT0d99iWGxT3-qw5ghHc3KhmRSlFmrJ3zMLVKIqkQ/s4509/SLWP12.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4509" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGDaVu8ct8dbhFnVAoOMMLiC3O5Iqs9ZmF4Z2KSo2d6SklA7xwDt_3mQOxOZYhCcKcPBBtlmCp6n-vgtFtSh1bPex7j53Ft_LGOd39TEYanWQsRPb1VEcXSC1xqazXfOqxvX_47yUOZ0NtGMuTdkT0d99iWGxT3-qw5ghHc3KhmRSlFmrJ3zMLVKIqkQ/w522-h640/SLWP12.jpeg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have enjoyed watching me make a Wooly Pine Tree!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always paint with a happy heart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPwJD0ArTLgynLtQOm3qtBsq7VDYLoS2a-tZ-NPwOhQN2ZImb9_79UMm5GfbAPcdSR5M2F4uU3ufjUWleAbHXxTkJzMxIMZVHpcu_4L_aFfUn76UatYjYm1d1MID0ywcfHlQBaNhBBtdajwzNDzX1ewZU1jfvDfEw7VMP-AWENGMDdHYB3JtBwlHONg/s360/91211772_10158307976976907_8818584460267094016_n.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioPwJD0ArTLgynLtQOm3qtBsq7VDYLoS2a-tZ-NPwOhQN2ZImb9_79UMm5GfbAPcdSR5M2F4uU3ufjUWleAbHXxTkJzMxIMZVHpcu_4L_aFfUn76UatYjYm1d1MID0ywcfHlQBaNhBBtdajwzNDzX1ewZU1jfvDfEw7VMP-AWENGMDdHYB3JtBwlHONg/s320/91211772_10158307976976907_8818584460267094016_n.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-18231070919223464112022-08-10T10:01:00.001-05:002023-09-27T07:36:08.901-05:00Thyme to SEAS the Day!<blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"> I have always loved doing trash to treasure projects. </p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"> I have had a sign board in my stash for quite sometime now waiting for the perfect project. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Today you can<b> SEAS the Day</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"> and </p><p style="text-align: center;">watch me create a fun mixed media signboard using a variety of materials and techniques</p><p style="text-align: center;"> -Decoupage, faux crackle finish and decorative painting!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieOPSL57MYLAbZJJswk_NQ05me7QRU7LcxqbFe2R7NNU4_GReUHm7zAwhtniqvf_y8wHz0FaRF6btazJ453wue6O_nIMdVKcWT41IJCeczzN7n-ys82Km6hVroo8496CHJPl65UjNaP7vQK1uPmGZQJVPFK8QeLHGmbM8v7gOvy0JJTjsOCi-0E7Z6A/s4896/DSCN1925%20copy%203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieOPSL57MYLAbZJJswk_NQ05me7QRU7LcxqbFe2R7NNU4_GReUHm7zAwhtniqvf_y8wHz0FaRF6btazJ453wue6O_nIMdVKcWT41IJCeczzN7n-ys82Km6hVroo8496CHJPl65UjNaP7vQK1uPmGZQJVPFK8QeLHGmbM8v7gOvy0JJTjsOCi-0E7Z6A/w640-h480/DSCN1925%20copy%203.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>SEAS the Day</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> i</b>s a design </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Laure Paillex</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Palette</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DecoArt Americana Acrylics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkyNSKhTz3TuHv3uzCcgbE1ySTZBOIxiXhnfbsnpCECSU1fovSh2L6NF1qAnCilgWNZB9RcMhWLPQiI43CDqqud-84JeiDazyEu6z1mpDgeR0_Lh7tAwJ0EkHSEHU5wy5yifIHmeYmm-uLq91Fk3PTbqGrxJKQqAbiy_HYwQ-Thp6ZZxb4WFZ6gX8c1MY/s200/americana_acrylics.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="190" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVkyNSKhTz3TuHv3uzCcgbE1ySTZBOIxiXhnfbsnpCECSU1fovSh2L6NF1qAnCilgWNZB9RcMhWLPQiI43CDqqud-84JeiDazyEu6z1mpDgeR0_Lh7tAwJ0EkHSEHU5wy5yifIHmeYmm-uLq91Fk3PTbqGrxJKQqAbiy_HYwQ-Thp6ZZxb4WFZ6gX8c1MY/s1600/americana_acrylics.png" width="190" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Snow White, Gray Sky, Persimmon, Turquoise Blue, True Blue or Clear Blue, Mustard Seed, zczocoa, Burnt Sienna, Soft Black, Acrylic Medium Extender</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrF6vn7L3n_5DktsNEbLWqDDNcRLNWn0EVmwLLIeHX42W70VGQSRh9XxoGN_4nMD1GYWKKBzSzi5eZWtSDRo_wEXofUjGL02BzLpy-5WwSBdZoxwhgTe_WqKDOD6KhFFio7g0heRZhlViLDtBBnmHWaY6VLzkKRWlr7E_Pp1Prl6OaSw3JKgNprI-QDA/s4820/LIBA20.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4820" data-original-width="3041" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrF6vn7L3n_5DktsNEbLWqDDNcRLNWn0EVmwLLIeHX42W70VGQSRh9XxoGN_4nMD1GYWKKBzSzi5eZWtSDRo_wEXofUjGL02BzLpy-5WwSBdZoxwhgTe_WqKDOD6KhFFio7g0heRZhlViLDtBBnmHWaY6VLzkKRWlr7E_Pp1Prl6OaSw3JKgNprI-QDA/w404-h640/LIBA20.JPG" width="404" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's Paint!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87-LEi70RsE9lef9nKDvAI8-Py967ymtUK3ifwyG57b3opbzF6CEGZisFdAsFLd2siyXXpaQ2Y1bZd_kxZrPo6ks1IZlOjPKq0PFQZjQS36ah1eYIpcg_2uDTq5Ye0FKIU3PNxAMc-EluK5wJ-VnBHA5HaVvBguayhr_iVkTFhmB6eD03I71xIBhNwQ/s4896/STD1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj87-LEi70RsE9lef9nKDvAI8-Py967ymtUK3ifwyG57b3opbzF6CEGZisFdAsFLd2siyXXpaQ2Y1bZd_kxZrPo6ks1IZlOjPKq0PFQZjQS36ah1eYIpcg_2uDTq5Ye0FKIU3PNxAMc-EluK5wJ-VnBHA5HaVvBguayhr_iVkTFhmB6eD03I71xIBhNwQ/w640-h480/STD1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The base coat for this piece is <b>Turquoise Blue. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did 2 coats of <b>Turquoise Blue.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVgA4bZUj2jklUWX9NVxLNbeGc2idhSwiB0YZlIPx5it8x-PMKbcFYfUNQjTtBpkTVMcC4S9rXwK0i60e7hmX0EvkQKSn4SvK0fjMGNhO8rSP92g5-thlIk2UvEo7BBjFkkoJ1ueUxsGeXd-NxpemqrS2vH5NFcfCt3NgLFBOaeTkIK4_FGmMHteQYQ/s4896/STD3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVgA4bZUj2jklUWX9NVxLNbeGc2idhSwiB0YZlIPx5it8x-PMKbcFYfUNQjTtBpkTVMcC4S9rXwK0i60e7hmX0EvkQKSn4SvK0fjMGNhO8rSP92g5-thlIk2UvEo7BBjFkkoJ1ueUxsGeXd-NxpemqrS2vH5NFcfCt3NgLFBOaeTkIK4_FGmMHteQYQ/w640-h480/STD3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the final coat of <b>Turquoise Blue</b> was dry I brushed irregular patches of <b>Persimmon </b>on the sign board using a <b>chip brush</b>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using this scruffy brush I applied a liberal amount of paint in patches over the sign board, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thus creating a rich contrast between the 2 complimentary colors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I let the paint<b> dry completely.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnGG97DSmMB94rm8AOqEH1Lp583HBob-97nquZYkWV9xWjLLzmjOL5SwjeVu1KW9Y43hSq_iBuJkXnDI7UYixIeKPIeEaNKsDyTSt-oXZNwZqzmUbI2_3OD2LCY-ZM4hhZwrkkLeY2t2nwfZF1LgjheM9kpoVkyD9bRjfCsr9l5S37nKkHR5k0_lYeQ/s4896/STD2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnGG97DSmMB94rm8AOqEH1Lp583HBob-97nquZYkWV9xWjLLzmjOL5SwjeVu1KW9Y43hSq_iBuJkXnDI7UYixIeKPIeEaNKsDyTSt-oXZNwZqzmUbI2_3OD2LCY-ZM4hhZwrkkLeY2t2nwfZF1LgjheM9kpoVkyD9bRjfCsr9l5S37nKkHR5k0_lYeQ/w640-h480/STD2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I applied a coat of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Weathered Wood Crackle Medium</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let this dry completely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRGFeful6MNcrqxS7LvjNVdjtIC2TNvQo9g0NCmPZPmU7q7FEYWEbDnJ0ib8ghnt-Rh9UhUdonWnoFpPq4IdvBL5ASow0gjqz5MmbrXXAtOiU_siEkd127plyvYE1d_w8Gc4XMz1AQqRnC1midgHQaCwlDVMHX9ZvM57U8PsL8c8-XGUHbVKU7iNN7w/s4896/STD5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuRGFeful6MNcrqxS7LvjNVdjtIC2TNvQo9g0NCmPZPmU7q7FEYWEbDnJ0ib8ghnt-Rh9UhUdonWnoFpPq4IdvBL5ASow0gjqz5MmbrXXAtOiU_siEkd127plyvYE1d_w8Gc4XMz1AQqRnC1midgHQaCwlDVMHX9ZvM57U8PsL8c8-XGUHbVKU7iNN7w/w640-h480/STD5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When dry I applied a heavy topcoat of <b>Gray Sky.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you the surface began to crackle you could see the original base coats of <b>Blue Turquoise </b>and <b>Persimmon</b> showing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3C_I9hs7Kr0b0KqCX3QaFVsPDWzlxTuEcP6-S0KpGmSKnn-ldqHWe5TVh3t5No9NvVsf44De8nbPOzauMmkbpHENpzjmBupC2mpC3AlQHW9Kz9GhzDJd1ctZFsV8JI5zF-8QumxJmU8aJS0XlGx8s5j69pb4aEdbcu2Z-e2IHngdnE9CiVSplWUhfA/s4896/STD7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK3C_I9hs7Kr0b0KqCX3QaFVsPDWzlxTuEcP6-S0KpGmSKnn-ldqHWe5TVh3t5No9NvVsf44De8nbPOzauMmkbpHENpzjmBupC2mpC3AlQHW9Kz9GhzDJd1ctZFsV8JI5zF-8QumxJmU8aJS0XlGx8s5j69pb4aEdbcu2Z-e2IHngdnE9CiVSplWUhfA/w640-h480/STD7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I prepared my <b>map</b> for the surface. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>IMPORTANT NOTE. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you print from a high quality laser printer the print is color fast and safe to use <b>"as is."</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However if you are printing the map from a home printer test the ink for <b>color-fastness</b>! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jet inks<b> must be sealed </b>with several coats of<b> Acrylic Matte Spray </b>to prevent bleeding. Laser ( dry toner) prints are color fast and can be used "as is."</div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRoT_GJ_odvYkSO7wvwqHQgQEplZgPpwBzBxeVXb34uh5OpksbNWCV3L3TVVpolrAPdyeCTJ-Jxmt436nmD7H-B-u2a_7S7LC8QenIyZ_fBQFPRDATq1KL688gPteygp4PTcoxSXqAeeu-EHiHo5QnCsNBdDRzlmvRpcgThuKWc5wCDArUHGa6B_o9w/s879/fixative.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZRoT_GJ_odvYkSO7wvwqHQgQEplZgPpwBzBxeVXb34uh5OpksbNWCV3L3TVVpolrAPdyeCTJ-Jxmt436nmD7H-B-u2a_7S7LC8QenIyZ_fBQFPRDATq1KL688gPteygp4PTcoxSXqAeeu-EHiHo5QnCsNBdDRzlmvRpcgThuKWc5wCDArUHGa6B_o9w/s320/fixative.jpg" width="105" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recommend Krylon Workable Fixatif to prevent bleeding of prints .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"> or you can <b>tear away</b> the edge for a more rustic appearance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I first <b>dampened </b>the edge of the paper using my brush and a little water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can then easily tear away the edge using a<b> ruler. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIpxEYmBUnH0hDZdv7T1RMe00J8l7YkeOAbphEFBA134VqhpaYQ-m_S8D7DPSCNbmix6fSbA1cQ6k6R4TX_FYXx9Cjy2P_63aSSzona3GZTh0u4Mq-g5t6sF1YC7KhKyrDU9tGShDTLiWfA5BgIpNNwPIQBbZXmZAmHBC12Du1ZLk6xw_dY_Ew6IFjw/s4896/STD10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIpxEYmBUnH0hDZdv7T1RMe00J8l7YkeOAbphEFBA134VqhpaYQ-m_S8D7DPSCNbmix6fSbA1cQ6k6R4TX_FYXx9Cjy2P_63aSSzona3GZTh0u4Mq-g5t6sF1YC7KhKyrDU9tGShDTLiWfA5BgIpNNwPIQBbZXmZAmHBC12Du1ZLk6xw_dY_Ew6IFjw/w640-h480/STD10.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a wide</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Americana Decor Brush</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOm-G3-OH8DT54ZqvY0ZkISsSZiCcsM11Zl8qLrye2gtk3qBq_wtrchtemK9umaZoHiOufJqaU8iAindx_W3GK0ks-RLSB_AVaPa_1YjBdjpQc4m66vOUj70ZS81mnw00ePiPh5G6t87HkXuX8kcgzrDTig9ccsOzh_qCERyTsOilooXeV9-XaiII3g/s220/product_thumb_flat_brushes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOm-G3-OH8DT54ZqvY0ZkISsSZiCcsM11Zl8qLrye2gtk3qBq_wtrchtemK9umaZoHiOufJqaU8iAindx_W3GK0ks-RLSB_AVaPa_1YjBdjpQc4m66vOUj70ZS81mnw00ePiPh5G6t87HkXuX8kcgzrDTig9ccsOzh_qCERyTsOilooXeV9-XaiII3g/s1600/product_thumb_flat_brushes.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to quickly apply</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b> Decou-Page Matte Medium</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCIflTKaJmfX4UdTiy08n2xXRnpbvhP_cmHEMxsY5azOXHr_5t5as4ZNMnxiY6elcW3zMytL1OOIeoDNjmShhJNSuGEnOIoAwkoTDiC52RIONOoLneDOFIpLZvfF9QJQiUyaVe6X3X-pmBX5IZzBp4Xh72DC-WyZwf0bGvL9-auFfowuh-pJlCEZoRg/s220/decoupage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCIflTKaJmfX4UdTiy08n2xXRnpbvhP_cmHEMxsY5azOXHr_5t5as4ZNMnxiY6elcW3zMytL1OOIeoDNjmShhJNSuGEnOIoAwkoTDiC52RIONOoLneDOFIpLZvfF9QJQiUyaVe6X3X-pmBX5IZzBp4Xh72DC-WyZwf0bGvL9-auFfowuh-pJlCEZoRg/s1600/decoupage.jpg" width="220" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">first to the surface ( signboard)</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> then to the back of the map. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I carefully laid my map print down onto the board (wet sides together) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">adjusted as necessary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>*** Handle carefully so as not to tear the print.***</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began by<b> smoothing out </b>the air bubbles from the <b>center outward towards the edges</b> using my hand. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Continue to smooth out using a plastic scraper or even a credit card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyflDzEtTWI0mBrVIyCauhHOxq7bHYyqFQpYRFAfI6DncV4w_V-Y_vYnDcpy5tiN6MPSHxY1vCFQUPEOrr3vP3gCDrrpFIk0fdXSa9iShqhdEISvznQi-CThSqK_Sk4scYPkAZLiHQytl7W26FTfzDEr15m0s7w-TTeSZHRAB6xY-NPukkqfFYURuFlA/s1280/speedball-deluxe-hard-brayer-4__09864.1579300441.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyflDzEtTWI0mBrVIyCauhHOxq7bHYyqFQpYRFAfI6DncV4w_V-Y_vYnDcpy5tiN6MPSHxY1vCFQUPEOrr3vP3gCDrrpFIk0fdXSa9iShqhdEISvznQi-CThSqK_Sk4scYPkAZLiHQytl7W26FTfzDEr15m0s7w-TTeSZHRAB6xY-NPukkqfFYURuFlA/s320/speedball-deluxe-hard-brayer-4__09864.1579300441.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I final step I used my <b>rubber brayer </b>to fully seal the paper to the surface. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I let the piece dry completely over night!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then mixed some <b>DecoArt Matte Medium </b>with a small amount of<b> Snow White.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b></b>I used just enough to make a <b>"milky haze"</b>and brushed it over the map. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This softens the background, seals and protects the print.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then allowed this to <b>dry completely</b> before proceeding to the next step.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3NFndyC64ds05LdcezMhflSvHJSMok8QDLyeu5mYOYIwmmCcX4NyoCrGoCE8S2NzovXQ7qHkEcHBy7Gs7UcUCWJ9kEbLHuzej3yuCGDqe_wwoet96m2C8IoilrnlYyc0JaMJ-ceLaDeh4JMdhgawztpCWYzcf2Ap-Wh18qK1u6RGbALt4PVR1GsfBQ/s4896/STD9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn3NFndyC64ds05LdcezMhflSvHJSMok8QDLyeu5mYOYIwmmCcX4NyoCrGoCE8S2NzovXQ7qHkEcHBy7Gs7UcUCWJ9kEbLHuzej3yuCGDqe_wwoet96m2C8IoilrnlYyc0JaMJ-ceLaDeh4JMdhgawztpCWYzcf2Ap-Wh18qK1u6RGbALt4PVR1GsfBQ/w640-h480/STD9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I <b>resized </b>the line drawings to fit my surface. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I<b> transferred </b>the design to my surface.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPymrqm-IFH7aC2B1Iide3ErFvR3OY8SjXlMLXsWw8t94op2Dzxfoiv9ksAUdlbsJF3omzhUFo1HwQAOSuWc7HtK-EI_qEuC2JIOOyj3Gkj7iJzilXEwGTDPSSo9nBTRMLM-lz-hJCul9rg-YmH6GFZyZG9b3h4jYxO1HA-cVu-riRd9jGKrwH5CtLg/s4482/STD11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4482" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSPymrqm-IFH7aC2B1Iide3ErFvR3OY8SjXlMLXsWw8t94op2Dzxfoiv9ksAUdlbsJF3omzhUFo1HwQAOSuWc7HtK-EI_qEuC2JIOOyj3Gkj7iJzilXEwGTDPSSo9nBTRMLM-lz-hJCul9rg-YmH6GFZyZG9b3h4jYxO1HA-cVu-riRd9jGKrwH5CtLg/w640-h524/STD11.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Developing the Lettering</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The letters are base coated with <b>Turquoise Blue</b> thinned with water to a <b>semi-opaque wash.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The letters are then <b>float shaded</b> with a mixture of <b>Blue Turquoise</b> + <b>True Blue. ( 1:1)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I<b> highlighted </b>the center using a mixture of <b>Snow White + a touch of Blue Turquoise. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A <b>final highlight o</b>f straight <b>Snow White </b>is streaked in the<b> center </b>of each letter.<b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then <b>outlined</b> each letter along the left and bottom edges using a liner brush </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>True Blue + Soft Black. (1:1)</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFKd200KOZRTihkGGZqcDVpgUt5WIpsC1SgiKA2aVy-_gUl4UxLF4h813oiGwfBbI3XQpivwGwGyW0E1Se4yUm5RtLL3vISCCmCpYYUr4dvtTjdJUdzbPxjEgATmBaJR4Pc1i8UEN_KIV0OoJfIyokozMmIRzb6eLKXQc8uJXT4Q7dghaHwCmeCCROw/s600/micron%20mini.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="600" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFKd200KOZRTihkGGZqcDVpgUt5WIpsC1SgiKA2aVy-_gUl4UxLF4h813oiGwfBbI3XQpivwGwGyW0E1Se4yUm5RtLL3vISCCmCpYYUr4dvtTjdJUdzbPxjEgATmBaJR4Pc1i8UEN_KIV0OoJfIyokozMmIRzb6eLKXQc8uJXT4Q7dghaHwCmeCCROw/s320/micron%20mini.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use <b>Silver Micron Mini </b>lettering brushes which come in a variety of sizes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_2PW_SLb-Eayun-2DQaGfExURVE7qc5TZqAzkkBJ-WI5gDtFO_S3xR3eEJskovj3c1Ej4s7TEqYxFF0jSYkPnpuLzjFL21kxpoAAtgGlHbWrzpo9NHEEkdJzv0fnzNGVdsMOu22lx-C0-VrPfl1uyVY7sYGmlvuvYqDvrKGKv0dqUdf5hYZ5IiXHTg/s4896/STD13.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_2PW_SLb-Eayun-2DQaGfExURVE7qc5TZqAzkkBJ-WI5gDtFO_S3xR3eEJskovj3c1Ej4s7TEqYxFF0jSYkPnpuLzjFL21kxpoAAtgGlHbWrzpo9NHEEkdJzv0fnzNGVdsMOu22lx-C0-VrPfl1uyVY7sYGmlvuvYqDvrKGKv0dqUdf5hYZ5IiXHTg/w640-h480/STD13.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I painted the <b>crab.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted<b> MANY thin washes of color to achieve my end result!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Be Patient!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJS6Io9vRy3yENx-8YydW4xIaHmtAyJvBzLuKlqn82tXWoA6BgB-Rd-p6_9HjDIJI-DYhagkWlmPMQT5LJGx6xEO0mE-z3K-9GSpzRJNUjKwzJKAhFikVNJVkU-ScnqQPtFhNfwz5Jjm0xeR0PtDAePxW79_7KLHVvn_zT_LNt5ZMMRqEyGB55912vQ/s4896/STD14.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJS6Io9vRy3yENx-8YydW4xIaHmtAyJvBzLuKlqn82tXWoA6BgB-Rd-p6_9HjDIJI-DYhagkWlmPMQT5LJGx6xEO0mE-z3K-9GSpzRJNUjKwzJKAhFikVNJVkU-ScnqQPtFhNfwz5Jjm0xeR0PtDAePxW79_7KLHVvn_zT_LNt5ZMMRqEyGB55912vQ/w640-h480/STD14.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice that the crab appears to be grasping the letter<b></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A in Day.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtwtF2DdksQMxsfBhQdLKi6456_kiat77lAndAOuPwN2mpufd54aiiU22chVGdq18wYxz43GvlGj6r-WuABJwDVsJ4GlpgiOEuJHBwsHv-_RUlcOnhvUWnR7p9CtbmQMBpJtoYRUocU35hloUI5JnxUmGHZ8_zlan_r_j4zuJviN4ZQCvZjtojyi5Vg/s4896/STD15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtwtF2DdksQMxsfBhQdLKi6456_kiat77lAndAOuPwN2mpufd54aiiU22chVGdq18wYxz43GvlGj6r-WuABJwDVsJ4GlpgiOEuJHBwsHv-_RUlcOnhvUWnR7p9CtbmQMBpJtoYRUocU35hloUI5JnxUmGHZ8_zlan_r_j4zuJviN4ZQCvZjtojyi5Vg/w640-h480/STD15.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">My completed project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you <b>DecoArt </b>for providing the paints to compete this project!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPBAAYm9QUmP8NW6ZA3Ox4n7W6cdlNHa1zga5b-60s7-aFVija_2xNBVJZz9cww3FKOzDrLK2xp4CZ6OE8KwflafqTjQuounAi960hZNChQRI96xSWAszU5YbFZwgNlg6sjkxIJV-EgTpYvosbEzuGqqKjXDgTXExAnM1K1QxPH3PxCNWnNRElN8Frw/s260/decoart_blogger_outreach_program_badge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="260" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJPBAAYm9QUmP8NW6ZA3Ox4n7W6cdlNHa1zga5b-60s7-aFVija_2xNBVJZz9cww3FKOzDrLK2xp4CZ6OE8KwflafqTjQuounAi960hZNChQRI96xSWAszU5YbFZwgNlg6sjkxIJV-EgTpYvosbEzuGqqKjXDgTXExAnM1K1QxPH3PxCNWnNRElN8Frw/s1600/decoart_blogger_outreach_program_badge.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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their beds are made of seaweed strands"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Always paint with a Happy Heart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">L<span style="font-family: Lobster;">ynn</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQse1nYcDPUnWBej92-f1fVb58HrSoPpSF6c3YW6gkLe7hQJ2iAnXxKycub_PKBNm7bTyKKnhfypFDmKFXnrQNlAM_48xrWDkiNG3mw1i2ScilonKNprc4-KWzC58LMknAYiay1kDJveqm1LDlLZR-A7YBRMkZ7Y-KCDYzblLTRYnnwNZsu1WdRUnziQ/s225/decoart_logo.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="82" data-original-width="225" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQse1nYcDPUnWBej92-f1fVb58HrSoPpSF6c3YW6gkLe7hQJ2iAnXxKycub_PKBNm7bTyKKnhfypFDmKFXnrQNlAM_48xrWDkiNG3mw1i2ScilonKNprc4-KWzC58LMknAYiay1kDJveqm1LDlLZR-A7YBRMkZ7Y-KCDYzblLTRYnnwNZsu1WdRUnziQ/s1600/decoart_logo.gif" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-2026700020999725892022-06-14T10:04:00.003-05:002023-09-27T07:38:21.411-05:00Thyme to show you Give Ye Thanks Uncle Sam <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Flag Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNP5XsxFaQ4KsD5Mc-3WCuP4TbbDZE5DHT7QxqKJfTllnbwYj2aaDwGmTo278uKiilqAPUXqexZ2nKaDV-Ry4YX7vNmNJohiSd4rWJX_o_xFjWT9K2n-ouGGCCojqT753PFV3R9blKi8kMy9qnc7TXGXB41oBwUbF58y81YgsYFKU-HG4tJLOBuVDjQ/s2592/americanastudio.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2592" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNP5XsxFaQ4KsD5Mc-3WCuP4TbbDZE5DHT7QxqKJfTllnbwYj2aaDwGmTo278uKiilqAPUXqexZ2nKaDV-Ry4YX7vNmNJohiSd4rWJX_o_xFjWT9K2n-ouGGCCojqT753PFV3R9blKi8kMy9qnc7TXGXB41oBwUbF58y81YgsYFKU-HG4tJLOBuVDjQ/w640-h478/americanastudio.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I wanted to show you a project that I recently completed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a design </div><div style="text-align: center;">by</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Lynne Andrews </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">called</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Give Ye Thanks Uncle Sam</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5C9IhrhBTAkGqcWIDbW5yHiDDIM1gfQoJtNTIh-5xm5t0kcvkIvYBpef9OxU5419GFDaxghFkLAz5s16DM380buvgsIQuL3I6oWN5vFELh4OK9RIHTFa4OXK0adjYpyyPHdBf5I4Cdr0rTQ-JumG-MPiVePTi--n_DtzPf1BFd2ouUMUFPcvvlHYVw/s960/painttable.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5C9IhrhBTAkGqcWIDbW5yHiDDIM1gfQoJtNTIh-5xm5t0kcvkIvYBpef9OxU5419GFDaxghFkLAz5s16DM380buvgsIQuL3I6oWN5vFELh4OK9RIHTFa4OXK0adjYpyyPHdBf5I4Cdr0rTQ-JumG-MPiVePTi--n_DtzPf1BFd2ouUMUFPcvvlHYVw/w640-h480/painttable.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Let's step inside my <b>studio. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Palette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJKC5NHr0ad6V-kItkeVycBKp9JhsKJO5w3Lvh_I48QkDI4fJ2eiE5WoXBemWAedfPPHrnO8DQ_dHSTm6qMNo2btxgO0ooK2zDzRJ0goOJftvE_mikhoSa7S1IfgakNbJoPHHA2TodB_3g5-eEFiFfagu_iG9AByvqrnXySs_wpAJqDN_cz21TIO3nQ/s200/americana_acrylics.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="190" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJKC5NHr0ad6V-kItkeVycBKp9JhsKJO5w3Lvh_I48QkDI4fJ2eiE5WoXBemWAedfPPHrnO8DQ_dHSTm6qMNo2btxgO0ooK2zDzRJ0goOJftvE_mikhoSa7S1IfgakNbJoPHHA2TodB_3g5-eEFiFfagu_iG9AByvqrnXySs_wpAJqDN_cz21TIO3nQ/s1600/americana_acrylics.png" width="190" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Antique Gold, Antique White, Burnt Umber, Buttermilk, Country Red, Deep Midnight Blue, Grey Storm, Lamp Black, Milk Chocolate, Rockwood, Red, Slate Grey, Snow Titanium White, Warm Beige</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Dazzling Metallics</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gUVyNrxPfxkfx1EOijL9iKdUbXIkUCMbo939sOePJpiH-Ty_kI5MjSZEcnhluv1yRDyEAp60VkdNCN-1Y8pdOQnpQSfGlxf2114qrzkyETSLIddKRCRoSyy6Gu0cDLUv3KW5mxMW7Li7btf7tptHI2KzU5lCb9Wh6orqlabbvZsdo5XFmWfiAvVDQg/s200/dazzlingmetallics.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="190" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8gUVyNrxPfxkfx1EOijL9iKdUbXIkUCMbo939sOePJpiH-Ty_kI5MjSZEcnhluv1yRDyEAp60VkdNCN-1Y8pdOQnpQSfGlxf2114qrzkyETSLIddKRCRoSyy6Gu0cDLUv3KW5mxMW7Li7btf7tptHI2KzU5lCb9Wh6orqlabbvZsdo5XFmWfiAvVDQg/s1600/dazzlingmetallics.png" width="190" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Glorious Gold</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhFYusnB-C4Umee246MoS70_9EufMKUPlC2-XFSLf2OxL9HHJ8vxTe2veE8mYZSBJUoBMx6XgHyyug1p25IOL--C_FjVe_YIy-p2rVcXlLWfZg9GnJ6ZwNwqdcDGnWMqtt217a6CD9vEpSt-m8mfOt0Jido5aM_YWrUM6KiO0i7nl8py1QXtEdSNbRQ/s4896/LIBA21.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhFYusnB-C4Umee246MoS70_9EufMKUPlC2-XFSLf2OxL9HHJ8vxTe2veE8mYZSBJUoBMx6XgHyyug1p25IOL--C_FjVe_YIy-p2rVcXlLWfZg9GnJ6ZwNwqdcDGnWMqtt217a6CD9vEpSt-m8mfOt0Jido5aM_YWrUM6KiO0i7nl8py1QXtEdSNbRQ/w480-h640/LIBA21.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>THYME TO PAINT!</b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrYt7QpcB-HODjQovN6R2Uf9SW7933xrfLMadpExX1n8oUXjs7tccHkgXg4YXDvGCCPbpyxVaXPOzSEhiWHdxi9Jfey-3X_Ayd23VNocdQwB1zVsnU-Xh0RC8DEW-UhIoBsh92Y1KMKy6YTdWkwsvOynPBOqDggOps0xyEu7PGVmA2RxZ3CDkW9Gz6Q/s4896/GYT1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrYt7QpcB-HODjQovN6R2Uf9SW7933xrfLMadpExX1n8oUXjs7tccHkgXg4YXDvGCCPbpyxVaXPOzSEhiWHdxi9Jfey-3X_Ayd23VNocdQwB1zVsnU-Xh0RC8DEW-UhIoBsh92Y1KMKy6YTdWkwsvOynPBOqDggOps0xyEu7PGVmA2RxZ3CDkW9Gz6Q/w640-h480/GYT1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began by base coating my surface with 2 coats of <b>Buttermilk.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did not seal this piece as it is MDF.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDa07Q-cxdpzBSut5t_nLY5PrZkFIc0X89YziNyYZxZXDSVqI9iBJ_lTO5gYlnv9a6fNqiWN3REzVNjqaZ2mRL0Kw5jk7Iftjdr2mFD5qdoJLaKjrQNc4wmfiUSqAophUhESbmKzr9vikJgbKXVCscJcX-L-TQEvnwjsIcNz35NiKGwAESkn1RTvkdQ/s4896/GYT2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDa07Q-cxdpzBSut5t_nLY5PrZkFIc0X89YziNyYZxZXDSVqI9iBJ_lTO5gYlnv9a6fNqiWN3REzVNjqaZ2mRL0Kw5jk7Iftjdr2mFD5qdoJLaKjrQNc4wmfiUSqAophUhESbmKzr9vikJgbKXVCscJcX-L-TQEvnwjsIcNz35NiKGwAESkn1RTvkdQ/w640-h480/GYT2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I transferred the pattern leaving off the small details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtBG3oSQcDEICU10BSPlptBqRdlLNjAy8sc-PvbBhDbI0s6WgDnvPN0et5gOoRVow1ZFZ7XwvjWdyGVpKoFSp8SZ5soyhXAFL3Rz2qq38rwcNsbDhuwjCAbwhCV51gEz2qbCPNum-c6iSvYhKHg85aG0DEgSXbSL7xQgHDltkfev35OAR6rncCdn94g/s960/lynneandrewsbrushes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtBG3oSQcDEICU10BSPlptBqRdlLNjAy8sc-PvbBhDbI0s6WgDnvPN0et5gOoRVow1ZFZ7XwvjWdyGVpKoFSp8SZ5soyhXAFL3Rz2qq38rwcNsbDhuwjCAbwhCV51gEz2qbCPNum-c6iSvYhKHg85aG0DEgSXbSL7xQgHDltkfev35OAR6rncCdn94g/w300-h400/lynneandrewsbrushes.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used various </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Lynne Andrews floaters</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to paint this project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The brush is a combination of a round and liner brush. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bristles hold a large amount of paint and/or water mixture, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">while the point allows access to smaller areas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoHX8444wdD7Jgm9Wgctq34IJIAshYXgGGKAPkfVq4fCrQ6oExr0Ascd7gqui7jsPYNddWo--ph_4zbCqvzut-cHx3U_0ViyQoeDFqf9yofNVx4tt_h9D1RyWqEepZk1nPPIWqI2TJ_-E43pWaHKj2kYCOcNS4LZ_ZlLb3SIx_O71sLtU3JbNMzTLRQ/s1002/Jackricheson%20dome%20sash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="142" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoHX8444wdD7Jgm9Wgctq34IJIAshYXgGGKAPkfVq4fCrQ6oExr0Ascd7gqui7jsPYNddWo--ph_4zbCqvzut-cHx3U_0ViyQoeDFqf9yofNVx4tt_h9D1RyWqEepZk1nPPIWqI2TJ_-E43pWaHKj2kYCOcNS4LZ_ZlLb3SIx_O71sLtU3JbNMzTLRQ/w56-h400/Jackricheson%20dome%20sash.jpg" width="56" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use a<b> Jack Richeson Sash Brush </b>for mopping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXDETXtOBXp43Veu9gc6tYs7UhcJqpFSFXSZ3mZ0O_MFTF1sYm9FezVl9y0iYBv_6Uk76bwmcTI6VzZsD5PpwaKaNjfTpyWWJYhDT69-VvVS9kxWoOdBEnf4FuDst2DJ0X00lsclC8Zsf4t_BeUHF32b6lv-dWKZJw--udEPofWj2IpKjKu6-HvhG_g/s4896/blowdryer.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXDETXtOBXp43Veu9gc6tYs7UhcJqpFSFXSZ3mZ0O_MFTF1sYm9FezVl9y0iYBv_6Uk76bwmcTI6VzZsD5PpwaKaNjfTpyWWJYhDT69-VvVS9kxWoOdBEnf4FuDst2DJ0X00lsclC8Zsf4t_BeUHF32b6lv-dWKZJw--udEPofWj2IpKjKu6-HvhG_g/w640-h480/blowdryer.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I keep a blow dryer handy to dry in-between washes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaseQkPbEHZ6JulfYi4Qt10-ZjoG7tTcxpheZSO2TkQgZKE-JvliZiS3xYbpxYzTBmgGkL1b13RE04fEJq-vhoK1kd_F77fPE__kFuBM02dHH9DEyIZi0iBW7kzEyiPmH9MRD-Pv6f2Dg5BusNUA7-UTq7awtxSmP0BXS7RXzequ-o9LLpcRKYSzOiQ/s4896/GYT3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaseQkPbEHZ6JulfYi4Qt10-ZjoG7tTcxpheZSO2TkQgZKE-JvliZiS3xYbpxYzTBmgGkL1b13RE04fEJq-vhoK1kd_F77fPE__kFuBM02dHH9DEyIZi0iBW7kzEyiPmH9MRD-Pv6f2Dg5BusNUA7-UTq7awtxSmP0BXS7RXzequ-o9LLpcRKYSzOiQ/w640-h480/GYT3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Paint </b>one wash over another in <b>successive layers </b>to build up depth of color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieafb1ztY2ueVO1ETgz4RORMyKUS6AqDRob4RHUeomWz7sy-ZH0HyfLT8bb6zIs6jp9ngIuz1t5KYPUX00FCDCpw0--5cTPSwuEbNzoWKu8HPj4GwBtBOI1NWO4HXHy3kitp_7kmKlrb_kY-jnvgDiIBPUCt8IN-gHRaR0m6eS6E782qxRb_tlYHM9gA/s4896/GYT4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieafb1ztY2ueVO1ETgz4RORMyKUS6AqDRob4RHUeomWz7sy-ZH0HyfLT8bb6zIs6jp9ngIuz1t5KYPUX00FCDCpw0--5cTPSwuEbNzoWKu8HPj4GwBtBOI1NWO4HXHy3kitp_7kmKlrb_kY-jnvgDiIBPUCt8IN-gHRaR0m6eS6E782qxRb_tlYHM9gA/w640-h480/GYT4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mop immediately </b>after applying the wash </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> dry completely</b> before proceeding with the next wash layer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWhM7CHkC_ZRGcgIVOpbT0zLBMS-lGw3HIO0hor3saPZiKbcka_vOh5RhbGD5s7DZtgxEk587nvDAFWsFbLjnnbO1BBSEVS3VEwd55xzJwtjYa3pmTHOFBx-EwR5Yc1er0BpJu9gEM82mZgROg-BmfJSDiOZfK_ZHSi53O1AuubhlNkioy8U3OAxkFQ/s4896/GYT5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWhM7CHkC_ZRGcgIVOpbT0zLBMS-lGw3HIO0hor3saPZiKbcka_vOh5RhbGD5s7DZtgxEk587nvDAFWsFbLjnnbO1BBSEVS3VEwd55xzJwtjYa3pmTHOFBx-EwR5Yc1er0BpJu9gEM82mZgROg-BmfJSDiOZfK_ZHSi53O1AuubhlNkioy8U3OAxkFQ/w640-h480/GYT5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use a <a href="https://www.rotring.com/pens-pencils/technical-pens/isograph-set/SAP_S0699370.html">Rotring Graphic Pen f</a>or lettering</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI94fSt-AlqNCg968a3_nFpfLJI8NwtO8GodhbLod3P0noeQdE-mkKlZkxNdXuep5RkeEQsUzf7jb1R360sbkoOufNzwzAELXr7LLxCEf7ViFixkwKhhHsufLfTJZv0TJChnYJm-Uz5Nyzi4uXJyis9LXt5hJU0CqFhRbSCmBY9a-9T6gf8X5B4MOTFg/s498/610ZPO0MTQL._AC_SY355_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="355" data-original-width="498" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI94fSt-AlqNCg968a3_nFpfLJI8NwtO8GodhbLod3P0noeQdE-mkKlZkxNdXuep5RkeEQsUzf7jb1R360sbkoOufNzwzAELXr7LLxCEf7ViFixkwKhhHsufLfTJZv0TJChnYJm-Uz5Nyzi4uXJyis9LXt5hJU0CqFhRbSCmBY9a-9T6gf8X5B4MOTFg/s320/610ZPO0MTQL._AC_SY355_.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>CAUTION!!!!!!!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdmmzQ0T7u-c0oIz-NkS1fxPmHXzPkkdCTMrfr012wAnr0GIZCir5mF3TZKns9g7Ttn2P_ljgb8ggGu3EhM3kNUIGyhMWPrAJR3tRrEc4Ejw9Fj0rTER4ZFiCaqr2hE1X19Qhz1TNYsUfIZCVucU2gp-mTFqkSk4BwTv3THw8zDAl7h2TIZZ1Ij4D6w/s879/fixative.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="288" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDdmmzQ0T7u-c0oIz-NkS1fxPmHXzPkkdCTMrfr012wAnr0GIZCir5mF3TZKns9g7Ttn2P_ljgb8ggGu3EhM3kNUIGyhMWPrAJR3tRrEc4Ejw9Fj0rTER4ZFiCaqr2hE1X19Qhz1TNYsUfIZCVucU2gp-mTFqkSk4BwTv3THw8zDAl7h2TIZZ1Ij4D6w/w210-h640/fixative.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Make sure you spray your lettering prior to varnishing !</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Or you may heat set it with your dryer!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Failure to do so you risk smudging your ink when you varnish!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kFhB2XUEYsRbFmt_j47xhWrsGaTkoz8HHoLIyszLb3QdoeEUzW1WJKcakr1dUvMtCh9PLF_xKp5H4qEGwzodkw8Yaj4Psb1exH_VwEeM3vUFJtRI2wKaqwg4kv9iQ1giKOfc0TSjHTcrC878db2wz0AFKVdYg2NTE0DFp9-GdNF9SE6K4Bx0yUL96Q/s4896/GYT6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kFhB2XUEYsRbFmt_j47xhWrsGaTkoz8HHoLIyszLb3QdoeEUzW1WJKcakr1dUvMtCh9PLF_xKp5H4qEGwzodkw8Yaj4Psb1exH_VwEeM3vUFJtRI2wKaqwg4kv9iQ1giKOfc0TSjHTcrC878db2wz0AFKVdYg2NTE0DFp9-GdNF9SE6K4Bx0yUL96Q/w640-h480/GYT6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I sprayed my finish piece with several coats </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> DecoArt Matte Sealer</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsBRAU1pZ0lGisF8ksvsFT5f9295xoNgKnPjQH0iqfpsFQjufYXuwIAYy3C5mt9eV8nBcQWy25j6JfrQwUjUPToW4SeozwI7uLSf6bbu8iQmeK8--8JrzGA0Cwt_6LE1JNlKCG_CXvAvM7QZpnpAedl_xcRgiUP9MuHvcRAK0RNnWAEXZEjMERfj0kQ/s273/sprayvarnish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPsBRAU1pZ0lGisF8ksvsFT5f9295xoNgKnPjQH0iqfpsFQjufYXuwIAYy3C5mt9eV8nBcQWy25j6JfrQwUjUPToW4SeozwI7uLSf6bbu8iQmeK8--8JrzGA0Cwt_6LE1JNlKCG_CXvAvM7QZpnpAedl_xcRgiUP9MuHvcRAK0RNnWAEXZEjMERfj0kQ/w293-h400/sprayvarnish.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEIYQp2imwCfJhkDPqmocC6AyuF-Qyo-oTi_R2oc1vK2wB9xK4YKp1cbp2sWngl6TdhhivfYHc9VmI8VlsCX8CyVjyJCvAHZs_2w_QCMOKVoCuhUtCQHlXz_5BIt5pgxiJKUmVz4etwB5JDdGecLsRDDEYC2hZb_pER5MlnVKcgPYowGNeTS0Nq555w/s4896/GYT7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEIYQp2imwCfJhkDPqmocC6AyuF-Qyo-oTi_R2oc1vK2wB9xK4YKp1cbp2sWngl6TdhhivfYHc9VmI8VlsCX8CyVjyJCvAHZs_2w_QCMOKVoCuhUtCQHlXz_5BIt5pgxiJKUmVz4etwB5JDdGecLsRDDEYC2hZb_pER5MlnVKcgPYowGNeTS0Nq555w/w480-h640/GYT7.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Give Ye Thanks Uncle Sam</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVScIWfJJyM47ywn3wkFs0UpxU5HKlN27IvDFbQMDSHSnbaYPV6NpWAb9KXPBo2wh-NP0iCzBvmK4u_H--rOwDvnLzDmeOCrjGrCsyaQSCFzKVe1AaXjH6ZMf3mn2el-R6qQ8pIip9yjK4LVlRVUaqf0FvXv9mRK_nnVTXccqpke2ASNozn6ntabW2A/s4894/GYT8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4894" data-original-width="3397" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVScIWfJJyM47ywn3wkFs0UpxU5HKlN27IvDFbQMDSHSnbaYPV6NpWAb9KXPBo2wh-NP0iCzBvmK4u_H--rOwDvnLzDmeOCrjGrCsyaQSCFzKVe1AaXjH6ZMf3mn2el-R6qQ8pIip9yjK4LVlRVUaqf0FvXv9mRK_nnVTXccqpke2ASNozn6ntabW2A/w444-h640/GYT8.jpeg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint this piece!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you DecoArt for supplying the paints to complete this project!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Painting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96NB-vX9wqhUwinCcvqtX3HiNatIjxaugfQLO6afCY_hqQgA86PxGxwI67z0NUtrRH2frTod6V5OB7kkP_hWWidKuDZlA_WKtfmxmtiLMTY9ms4gy4tUyvL3FkFcJZyxd-jA22ff20O8VzcswLI1mDYbET5sU0BNDLo39aDCxJZLT0Hb2-AKf_UCX8Q/s225/decoart_logo.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="82" data-original-width="225" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96NB-vX9wqhUwinCcvqtX3HiNatIjxaugfQLO6afCY_hqQgA86PxGxwI67z0NUtrRH2frTod6V5OB7kkP_hWWidKuDZlA_WKtfmxmtiLMTY9ms4gy4tUyvL3FkFcJZyxd-jA22ff20O8VzcswLI1mDYbET5sU0BNDLo39aDCxJZLT0Hb2-AKf_UCX8Q/s1600/decoart_logo.gif" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-25416537069430828802022-05-28T15:03:00.001-05:002023-09-27T07:40:17.377-05:00Thyme to show you Rolling Sea<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a beautiful day on Cape Cod!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was asked to do a </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Fun with Faux Finishes </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">demonstration at </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>NET</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>New England Traditions Convention </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in October.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I wanted to show you one of the pieces I completed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's step inside my <b>STUDIO!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIuoc4Hpg3AQiUQ0ztv8-0TkfYJTduiAAmw1vGXRcfL01PSwy_7PGx19qmBvDMVNIX19T3Oio2BL8bHGgxJwrhtvlNtTtWt6dc5whsr00vXlfVfUyXYjokm49Rrc18uW7hlOs2jpTgb6UZnxarHKLVf2CRZyRhS3BJD7gW9_5jtrFg6BkrqvJngFC85g/s1024/summerstudio%20copy.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIuoc4Hpg3AQiUQ0ztv8-0TkfYJTduiAAmw1vGXRcfL01PSwy_7PGx19qmBvDMVNIX19T3Oio2BL8bHGgxJwrhtvlNtTtWt6dc5whsr00vXlfVfUyXYjokm49Rrc18uW7hlOs2jpTgb6UZnxarHKLVf2CRZyRhS3BJD7gW9_5jtrFg6BkrqvJngFC85g/w640-h480/summerstudio%20copy.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As always thank you to<b> DecoArt</b> for providing the products for this project at <b>NET!</b></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5o5MkYSxDpQ8XwcotZavTGVnKdPP3ncKuEDR0bZTOr8rf9FWMKUwJlDTNoyUGBOop_fqWGjjE6eDSVUmUqKhEqfbMoy3NYX2KcsO6VuB_jhdKb1UCE6xjcAc7u8SXOtJYHprRdQLCPjiOXoyq0v8eZQsLTX2maWv_m0q4t2mphegRIF3Zi7UZdKOIYQ/s4896/LIBA21.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5o5MkYSxDpQ8XwcotZavTGVnKdPP3ncKuEDR0bZTOr8rf9FWMKUwJlDTNoyUGBOop_fqWGjjE6eDSVUmUqKhEqfbMoy3NYX2KcsO6VuB_jhdKb1UCE6xjcAc7u8SXOtJYHprRdQLCPjiOXoyq0v8eZQsLTX2maWv_m0q4t2mphegRIF3Zi7UZdKOIYQ/w480-h640/LIBA21.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrvRIswg5yGxKab9cM17WWmwxZMezWLWVHUfrzvYz5fPi6sYG_hix2uN-lpCHk7d4jeJAcekNSq1hpS9xRFbI4gCvJfDtJaeEFjJgJwsuyZaiXPBNdqx7215QeZjqqxqN-cMTngAQ7sNgA_uNbuZVzdZrd46gtTFL0u3faYUJYaA3AyueA6EmIrSpjQ/s900/decoartICD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="900" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrvRIswg5yGxKab9cM17WWmwxZMezWLWVHUfrzvYz5fPi6sYG_hix2uN-lpCHk7d4jeJAcekNSq1hpS9xRFbI4gCvJfDtJaeEFjJgJwsuyZaiXPBNdqx7215QeZjqqxqN-cMTngAQ7sNgA_uNbuZVzdZrd46gtTFL0u3faYUJYaA3AyueA6EmIrSpjQ/w320-h168/decoartICD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I prepped several surfaces prior to <b>NET</b> to demonstrate various faux finish techniques.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The design that I used for this project is called </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Rolling Sea.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The pattern can be found in </span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Laure Paillex</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> book<b> Yo Ho Ho!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuf9SWDXeq-Cp8pm5SrLBYisKUyPkGhREGNqjL3JLgGsUuY19Jr-S7EJRBcIo1ZrGSFG78Cmun_dSGL9v9LJK76vzAvw2xD-XWrJcF0dYXY_czgw1iFs-0q59gIrb9xccYETOA18l5v51P7-Qz6VrM6wZsfKUPvkmigya6VL1p8RLdhpai0iLjPu7aIA/s4896/RS1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuf9SWDXeq-Cp8pm5SrLBYisKUyPkGhREGNqjL3JLgGsUuY19Jr-S7EJRBcIo1ZrGSFG78Cmun_dSGL9v9LJK76vzAvw2xD-XWrJcF0dYXY_czgw1iFs-0q59gIrb9xccYETOA18l5v51P7-Qz6VrM6wZsfKUPvkmigya6VL1p8RLdhpai0iLjPu7aIA/w640-h480/RS1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chest was base coated using <b>Sand.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I taped off the area on the chest that I would later do the faux finish on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The land and sky for this project were done by first transferring the landline.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then brushed the entire sky with thin coat of</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>GESSO</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">using a large flat brush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87vaN1Qnlp5YpgV7UadjcXsXt3hASZGUJJTcok5Fz0-PjPBYRcdaLVcc3MhnR7QfJ_gogtMtAehH77664i-sSIDZluNnlnidFkJY6Dq5-Iv0SUYMEHESvPRSfUndbkUG0rtjw2Ud0gUC0xW5WLGzF5ADdR2FfycTThn5E5BH9nKUTT9OLX-HrC5ZM9A/s500/chalky_gesso_1__96077.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87vaN1Qnlp5YpgV7UadjcXsXt3hASZGUJJTcok5Fz0-PjPBYRcdaLVcc3MhnR7QfJ_gogtMtAehH77664i-sSIDZluNnlnidFkJY6Dq5-Iv0SUYMEHESvPRSfUndbkUG0rtjw2Ud0gUC0xW5WLGzF5ADdR2FfycTThn5E5BH9nKUTT9OLX-HrC5ZM9A/s320/chalky_gesso_1__96077.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>DecoArt GESSO </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXh3UTplUSddk9Pf_h8eoznAOGkMoZcWIMjY1KhZe4q5UKA3KrUuVZntrExnlaRrFBHAvgYdQaCJz_f6y368t0kZiq0T8R_4gpy6AKv1CmI5tNXO8P76-FoYsfoht1v-VUIbnjF_Iwru9ytwj5royhoNDy6EWoGMFkvQ_ZYXguLImG2sGin3Wwj_H0rQ/s4896/RS2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXh3UTplUSddk9Pf_h8eoznAOGkMoZcWIMjY1KhZe4q5UKA3KrUuVZntrExnlaRrFBHAvgYdQaCJz_f6y368t0kZiq0T8R_4gpy6AKv1CmI5tNXO8P76-FoYsfoht1v-VUIbnjF_Iwru9ytwj5royhoNDy6EWoGMFkvQ_ZYXguLImG2sGin3Wwj_H0rQ/w640-h480/RS2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While my surface was still<b> wet </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I walked </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Williamsburg Blue </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on a side loaded flat brush across the top edge of the sky and then downward,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> allowing the color to fade away towards the horizon line. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4DHw6J-Nv_vQ4u4Ez4AoClmI2Ek3W-S3mENU3TbO0Ws4UyvajmOhdW5rOUMcAnCiiNb62kPfFYX8fkl0OzXsOIlrUjdlT-Fs7RyxqIpudOx41o9k_6q6VYefK44C67UHt_Id2kLfRLA8wjgkYtZehNx6ppA7C5dHhMHBpStaT-8Ix14bIb0Naeb_2Q/s4896/RS3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC4DHw6J-Nv_vQ4u4Ez4AoClmI2Ek3W-S3mENU3TbO0Ws4UyvajmOhdW5rOUMcAnCiiNb62kPfFYX8fkl0OzXsOIlrUjdlT-Fs7RyxqIpudOx41o9k_6q6VYefK44C67UHt_Id2kLfRLA8wjgkYtZehNx6ppA7C5dHhMHBpStaT-8Ix14bIb0Naeb_2Q/w640-h480/RS3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The key too wet looking water is <b>thin paint, streaky colors and horizontal strokes.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I covered the water area with thin<b> GESSO </b>and while still wet I floated <b>Williamsburg Blue </b>across the horizon line. I walked this color down towards the rocks picking up streaks of <b>Uniform Blue </b>here and there. I added some green in the foreground.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept my strokes perfectly<b> horizontal</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Waves </b>are formed with a flat brush and <b>Snow White.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I placed the<b> chisel edge</b> of my brush in the center of each wave crest, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and moved the brush away from the loaded side of the brush. I then turned the brush over to form the other side of the wave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When the waves were dry I added a translucent shadow mix from 2 parts <b>Uniform Blue</b> and one part <b>Forest Green.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GrO41pe_scA6WB7RHBLMCo1jEw_UWFymzqluqiMdPJW-2gHCoEXplxTYJh4ukuWkONgwITDYTc3KYmgvmh_GZQm7-6ONtX-SrYMHBMrWUL65QjkyEx2RGolsCgToxvv_YO7uaQSplV0Gqju3tegsejpFgKfPiOuoECpMqm9EGXoVbmI6XPpdBbGaZg/s4896/RS4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_GrO41pe_scA6WB7RHBLMCo1jEw_UWFymzqluqiMdPJW-2gHCoEXplxTYJh4ukuWkONgwITDYTc3KYmgvmh_GZQm7-6ONtX-SrYMHBMrWUL65QjkyEx2RGolsCgToxvv_YO7uaQSplV0Gqju3tegsejpFgKfPiOuoECpMqm9EGXoVbmI6XPpdBbGaZg/w640-h480/RS4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then proceeded to paint the shop on the cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The chest was now ready for the faux finish demonstration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTH0hCuFKPWj0jjGkDbyYxJnttAkdBhxLTJgDQsJ1rI4Vwg9RedHpSRm2gYJw16VqfqMV1nswXqKbYVSMFj5WGN3Kp15bK3P1PbGpDQ8qsS9WkcEBHxdSXJi7RUi_R0A6f8rWxDNDiy8KH051jLaBJWAb1-zVFT0nHFj7c0rHCvPq8ecxa77YnCt9kJg/s4032/IMG_3621%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTH0hCuFKPWj0jjGkDbyYxJnttAkdBhxLTJgDQsJ1rI4Vwg9RedHpSRm2gYJw16VqfqMV1nswXqKbYVSMFj5WGN3Kp15bK3P1PbGpDQ8qsS9WkcEBHxdSXJi7RUi_R0A6f8rWxDNDiy8KH051jLaBJWAb1-zVFT0nHFj7c0rHCvPq8ecxa77YnCt9kJg/w640-h480/IMG_3621%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of fun DecoArt products for my demonstration.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDX8Z2A9ONIoinl6YgfdFD4m4VP-vgqh2eh0mvzKPN_OuRLjlhtA9BkmJmKrlnPB2E_uBqEfi9rDlgFvenN4BlnQ6XkmNwzBBzx4YaPPH7JxZhcZc6hIFvf15JJlidVlYL6fsun6mxyws9gCzqK_eaDzlrVFLHeeQaGM9L4l0Mj8uLVV174JYrR2rMXA/s4032/IMG_3618.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDX8Z2A9ONIoinl6YgfdFD4m4VP-vgqh2eh0mvzKPN_OuRLjlhtA9BkmJmKrlnPB2E_uBqEfi9rDlgFvenN4BlnQ6XkmNwzBBzx4YaPPH7JxZhcZc6hIFvf15JJlidVlYL6fsun6mxyws9gCzqK_eaDzlrVFLHeeQaGM9L4l0Mj8uLVV174JYrR2rMXA/w640-h480/IMG_3618.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vJmcaoX2AO-MIKQZu3kbt5hnq9Jz8_jg-MYhgeApCiKOlYqtYoNDVj4PO1SyTaTn1D1PiDU-7D7dWzVLkjLvEDbI2_17vqj-qh8k8xhQZSOKFb89bSev73fqVt8BZ36uvPqe62QBSumoT26C9t6jwvx63kr_pI-Vd06BQOCqo_H9KMyxI2QDHwaRPQ/s300/brushes%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="300" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_vJmcaoX2AO-MIKQZu3kbt5hnq9Jz8_jg-MYhgeApCiKOlYqtYoNDVj4PO1SyTaTn1D1PiDU-7D7dWzVLkjLvEDbI2_17vqj-qh8k8xhQZSOKFb89bSev73fqVt8BZ36uvPqe62QBSumoT26C9t6jwvx63kr_pI-Vd06BQOCqo_H9KMyxI2QDHwaRPQ/s1600/brushes%20copy.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> DecoArt brushes and tools </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9t7aY0cVRelsO38-ymK-oh99PABB0s--0zhqLK6__guorfpayxHSci38GKcOnVMkPYQd__4Izk5FLRF_2yeQ3WyPfw044cMBZxcA2EVdEO48ejAp7jZWS2b4GcxSWiDUBdrvsuoK0EgAS3fSSgzEOckEx4bWiy7CDukW5aL0gOg5KIc4qg64vpiR7Xw/s4032/IMG_3602.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9t7aY0cVRelsO38-ymK-oh99PABB0s--0zhqLK6__guorfpayxHSci38GKcOnVMkPYQd__4Izk5FLRF_2yeQ3WyPfw044cMBZxcA2EVdEO48ejAp7jZWS2b4GcxSWiDUBdrvsuoK0EgAS3fSSgzEOckEx4bWiy7CDukW5aL0gOg5KIc4qg64vpiR7Xw/w480-h640/IMG_3602.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I taped off the areas where I would apply the faux finish. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVbamPhU-dqqvns8XZsU_r8mMiCJUCotsgdiu3yDR8qsEDFZOi6FtRmqtkKUfZI55xA1BnWEjBfQm_i-SkpEy71e7zdeBwIAqRaNLBjlsaCjXFNAcdQyAEai4tS36gxBRxd629IrYFby4SB4iswlHYWFrgIrJAJlk3e4KpEl03rzRihZy5Fc1iBTNSg/s4032/IMG_3603.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVbamPhU-dqqvns8XZsU_r8mMiCJUCotsgdiu3yDR8qsEDFZOi6FtRmqtkKUfZI55xA1BnWEjBfQm_i-SkpEy71e7zdeBwIAqRaNLBjlsaCjXFNAcdQyAEai4tS36gxBRxd629IrYFby4SB4iswlHYWFrgIrJAJlk3e4KpEl03rzRihZy5Fc1iBTNSg/w480-h640/IMG_3603.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I demonstrated a faux leather grain finish for this chest. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is fun and very easy to do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbY_GEiLwgV2NMcOY2268IND-hmw-RNQ0vHwlJr6OpJdAPdagm2JIlctN67GbqPvw_BhKEqIavrn5oD12qm-9hWXl27Se5WqKh-Ll5RfnqdjLva-MJ_6JDyXpaf7Vm4MJ46JhM7vSNsmrIlVdTnsaciUmmhoI1U2mVFMXNqPQvLxvcLMVXkOrAVDQiQ/s600/foam%20brush.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="600" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbY_GEiLwgV2NMcOY2268IND-hmw-RNQ0vHwlJr6OpJdAPdagm2JIlctN67GbqPvw_BhKEqIavrn5oD12qm-9hWXl27Se5WqKh-Ll5RfnqdjLva-MJ_6JDyXpaf7Vm4MJ46JhM7vSNsmrIlVdTnsaciUmmhoI1U2mVFMXNqPQvLxvcLMVXkOrAVDQiQ/s320/foam%20brush.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to use a <b>sponge brush</b> for this next step.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR391hTXRBc7s55RBxHmUbs73tvXvfso9zmG4rCvyuVUKM5H29eSFhTIb_EtK1vjh6P0AGFkwjXSDTvj8sAr8NGTWBXiNMiPOKKTbRTwqjesI8M2416KY3IDY2HTgzBRXasLNlTm6rjz4ZehEjXpKYIHtNF9_SjxrEYK9rSpV3qbtpufvVSgPMrQdzTw/s4032/IMG_3604.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR391hTXRBc7s55RBxHmUbs73tvXvfso9zmG4rCvyuVUKM5H29eSFhTIb_EtK1vjh6P0AGFkwjXSDTvj8sAr8NGTWBXiNMiPOKKTbRTwqjesI8M2416KY3IDY2HTgzBRXasLNlTm6rjz4ZehEjXpKYIHtNF9_SjxrEYK9rSpV3qbtpufvVSgPMrQdzTw/w480-h640/IMG_3604.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I mixed 2 parts of<b> extender </b>plus one part <b>Sable on my pallet. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQJ9NAENWWuY4NhyYE1ePjArcmJhFLUyzJWhNZIvh1YeapAIcJTQO4NN-IrVtLDwkLb8ZZzcX6HshZpqoEWC0TXZD1ONzG4ZkWbqr5G79Ex3CwnnG4oOhAa-xMkpJzluaYLZ2oDf2wykypKa0NYw4o3TIn7f4lSoo9XqVPSmvpblajag7sMrcuiRIjg/s240/drying%20timeextender.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="80" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCQJ9NAENWWuY4NhyYE1ePjArcmJhFLUyzJWhNZIvh1YeapAIcJTQO4NN-IrVtLDwkLb8ZZzcX6HshZpqoEWC0TXZD1ONzG4ZkWbqr5G79Ex3CwnnG4oOhAa-xMkpJzluaYLZ2oDf2wykypKa0NYw4o3TIn7f4lSoo9XqVPSmvpblajag7sMrcuiRIjg/s1600/drying%20timeextender.jpg" width="80" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoVVRiGTmTYx0sLG7Cndz3de8wAOuSldv14DKSHigh6Rep_Ryjh7y5MunBc338fBDjZ3mWb_RN6Y_GwWE_EH0sRh6dPkSDVZg1hVZYO2OdFrgnyHth-9wOGtidDz5wEMgfJcNi-4VIJfHpNguxj6LiVlzn53O3XCUslDAcJ-v7J3QmSy9ktona_VNAg/s4032/IMG_3605.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPoVVRiGTmTYx0sLG7Cndz3de8wAOuSldv14DKSHigh6Rep_Ryjh7y5MunBc338fBDjZ3mWb_RN6Y_GwWE_EH0sRh6dPkSDVZg1hVZYO2OdFrgnyHth-9wOGtidDz5wEMgfJcNi-4VIJfHpNguxj6LiVlzn53O3XCUslDAcJ-v7J3QmSy9ktona_VNAg/w480-h640/IMG_3605.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used my foam <b>sponge brush t</b>o <b>press and lift </b>the mixture to my surface.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilt0Z5EJj8JSTw_zvJldOTAevev4tL8W7SeVHuJ6I6bWfXhft3cyPZBl6Rs-kANlI-k7wVQvyl75nfAhQ-2NQUhLpIVMSmXFHTYnrUyLOl4BEwHLtdT2D5AtUhx6zfFpn4bGMtKzqD8HBkbzCbEqC0M0WTuKjRYe5Ftt0qnkDY0FRV4wdfbPO2PmDBDQ/s4032/IMG_3610.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilt0Z5EJj8JSTw_zvJldOTAevev4tL8W7SeVHuJ6I6bWfXhft3cyPZBl6Rs-kANlI-k7wVQvyl75nfAhQ-2NQUhLpIVMSmXFHTYnrUyLOl4BEwHLtdT2D5AtUhx6zfFpn4bGMtKzqD8HBkbzCbEqC0M0WTuKjRYe5Ftt0qnkDY0FRV4wdfbPO2PmDBDQ/w480-h640/IMG_3610.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then gently<b> pounced </b>this area with a wadded up piece of plastic wrap.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oM0G2UZBLL5InzS8wyKTuxEz1HsGX5DLvOBmH6pDHWZbOwLnEAEf9iEnKex5wjqcgtQlFea5wQYDeNujJixTrOihzXFONRJ_Ish2whw94JOroVwGZxXdlsTy2GYgLBipwipxnCymDJojNja-emRWT6BUmdJEBBbbj16KCf3DfbLsj4bgObrUlumx8w/s4032/IMG_3612.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oM0G2UZBLL5InzS8wyKTuxEz1HsGX5DLvOBmH6pDHWZbOwLnEAEf9iEnKex5wjqcgtQlFea5wQYDeNujJixTrOihzXFONRJ_Ish2whw94JOroVwGZxXdlsTy2GYgLBipwipxnCymDJojNja-emRWT6BUmdJEBBbbj16KCf3DfbLsj4bgObrUlumx8w/w480-h640/IMG_3612.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">You must work on <b>one side at a time </b>and let it dry before proceeding to the next side.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCw7TTwCD-lMH76VmCkuE-r4Rtwia-zkq83tuQWfz4jdPUoT5cbRbOAvD-w9v7ppJQ_Yn9iqZiNf7sZmbwNOaiTO_RPWYgn_Oy18f5xvB-WWfWM6dnTuOP03TmShg0KGf7dOBMUzmhcuYQgIF3OkUGttxp7qBt891oARPAlSz7at2XmiEHXhJ26cIUsg/s4896/RS8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCw7TTwCD-lMH76VmCkuE-r4Rtwia-zkq83tuQWfz4jdPUoT5cbRbOAvD-w9v7ppJQ_Yn9iqZiNf7sZmbwNOaiTO_RPWYgn_Oy18f5xvB-WWfWM6dnTuOP03TmShg0KGf7dOBMUzmhcuYQgIF3OkUGttxp7qBt891oARPAlSz7at2XmiEHXhJ26cIUsg/w640-h480/RS8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chest cover after the lettering was painted on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Ina Belle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This grand old lady has certainly weathered many a stormy sea!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_5YntZOhNq_41d_oD7WoOJtLv9m8meuIaYwy-4ZRwQH79PYlR9A4uUZbcVjJoe2q9kehktxlbn5NDhh_B7s9nDJiV1Wrwu2SldvDkhtB_nlvIRhjk2wkofZyhqg3vDhSN1sC8rNeU4DVlZZbWyKrm8vs_3xmkXyXwd45lvRWM2b3AdP5oVROuBARrA/s4896/RS11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_5YntZOhNq_41d_oD7WoOJtLv9m8meuIaYwy-4ZRwQH79PYlR9A4uUZbcVjJoe2q9kehktxlbn5NDhh_B7s9nDJiV1Wrwu2SldvDkhtB_nlvIRhjk2wkofZyhqg3vDhSN1sC8rNeU4DVlZZbWyKrm8vs_3xmkXyXwd45lvRWM2b3AdP5oVROuBARrA/w640-h480/RS11.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now to paint each side of the chest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted the sky and water in the same manner that I painted the lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrCcpr6EPAlV9xAYxfJoBdM8-AH0ak4D-AY7UnRspY8lSb6aC65BH2qzSP1mLW_LgptzGIrZHTUiHN569fKLaqlexUGADCRKCX4no0v6mMfD4219VnZsbqpnH0MPCcoP7iGStfPvoQo-Qo4S1wou-rk_TnMZ2sFnB5lm29QxaomvzFrw9BPRkGfVKnQ/s4896/RS10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrCcpr6EPAlV9xAYxfJoBdM8-AH0ak4D-AY7UnRspY8lSb6aC65BH2qzSP1mLW_LgptzGIrZHTUiHN569fKLaqlexUGADCRKCX4no0v6mMfD4219VnZsbqpnH0MPCcoP7iGStfPvoQo-Qo4S1wou-rk_TnMZ2sFnB5lm29QxaomvzFrw9BPRkGfVKnQ/w640-h480/RS10.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Front side of chest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Lighthouse</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-SzuNDRWoDN-s83BnNbKqnz8mc_1wXTdyT2stjwb7yekxdNMWlxv3dKB7wid4zWfzUdUzUdPoiPoX145Iqx2XjIVCyRXMH9MdZ9tnFkntsMQdFmnz1KEF4OpxgECNzGiib50CMogmBMdTHjnftMzwZljUVB7amKaP_dUBlw7ykOUnrM42EMUJm5coQ/s4896/RS12.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-SzuNDRWoDN-s83BnNbKqnz8mc_1wXTdyT2stjwb7yekxdNMWlxv3dKB7wid4zWfzUdUzUdPoiPoX145Iqx2XjIVCyRXMH9MdZ9tnFkntsMQdFmnz1KEF4OpxgECNzGiib50CMogmBMdTHjnftMzwZljUVB7amKaP_dUBlw7ykOUnrM42EMUJm5coQ/w640-h480/RS12.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The design continues around the sides of chest.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcv8ouTxy8O4jbtG7jzZFGh4JO3pqBqGFSW-kLtcD0YA7gX28N2oDLervyutyWmdHvV-B3de9vRBgjYpGuCdP43xb-L9dGNY3mK7k2-15B75vg7ySEqTebrwuKnEP6VI_mIzC2WGUYo6rrmquFBNPoTNOwJ7XP7st18iMT0k6Z5TW6Jg9QcyzR9Uz7jA/s4896/RS15.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcv8ouTxy8O4jbtG7jzZFGh4JO3pqBqGFSW-kLtcD0YA7gX28N2oDLervyutyWmdHvV-B3de9vRBgjYpGuCdP43xb-L9dGNY3mK7k2-15B75vg7ySEqTebrwuKnEP6VI_mIzC2WGUYo6rrmquFBNPoTNOwJ7XP7st18iMT0k6Z5TW6Jg9QcyzR9Uz7jA/w640-h480/RS15.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Channel Marker</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Red on right when returning" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is a familiar verse for seafarers returning to port.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5rHS-0XjgicFIL1xxa9mE8l4F9vOhLyNA_k9fYFxKnfCzA9QdTd7HDItgkTs2JtzlKkvwMSK01w6IDIloQus8x-5v6ezd-uzCQ4Iu77E2x6PbplqUsAoGWmrx1i-DnmaO-6ZEatBkTu0e9dSZWL32vBP3pgYUrHLNAWcS27YXyPzPAsQM18EO3YU5Q/s4896/RS14.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5rHS-0XjgicFIL1xxa9mE8l4F9vOhLyNA_k9fYFxKnfCzA9QdTd7HDItgkTs2JtzlKkvwMSK01w6IDIloQus8x-5v6ezd-uzCQ4Iu77E2x6PbplqUsAoGWmrx1i-DnmaO-6ZEatBkTu0e9dSZWL32vBP3pgYUrHLNAWcS27YXyPzPAsQM18EO3YU5Q/w640-h480/RS14.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> These markers are like welcome home signs after a long voyage.</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8jA01B3N85qjluHQSieoIE3AyNqwklhGAlQ7o8ubs2eCqwW1o-PS7XrvhHTYkW_U4y2PLjBQ-NqiHnlMy3bU3H2U_lrQwfrWPoNfmz7GLz1MZg3CI3tt3CILST_0GMM4JCeWxMcwTHly9ukMLCF_NzKK8r42PawxblFLCFZmt2EXuNmCjJk1gWZo9g/s4896/RS13.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8jA01B3N85qjluHQSieoIE3AyNqwklhGAlQ7o8ubs2eCqwW1o-PS7XrvhHTYkW_U4y2PLjBQ-NqiHnlMy3bU3H2U_lrQwfrWPoNfmz7GLz1MZg3CI3tt3CILST_0GMM4JCeWxMcwTHly9ukMLCF_NzKK8r42PawxblFLCFZmt2EXuNmCjJk1gWZo9g/w640-h480/RS13.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Upon completion of the chest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I applied several coats of <b>DecoArt Ultra Matte Varnish </b>to the chest.</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36O7fcu-A3YcXL8jWcDCiQD4cxWpXO0epm3W_Tazb7I_oJiNhXqBpm_KK7-EFwXOB9D8Idfuiz9my0cvQMX0D3zfK_LcrDT-Ojs69W1v7wpz0cqzJvY3uQ206YtHpD5mgpgjdpUCn1Tp8tSKG7OtP40eV_OLZt_p_332mf3EftiWNDg77UqJ1BbBIAA/s4896/RS17.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36O7fcu-A3YcXL8jWcDCiQD4cxWpXO0epm3W_Tazb7I_oJiNhXqBpm_KK7-EFwXOB9D8Idfuiz9my0cvQMX0D3zfK_LcrDT-Ojs69W1v7wpz0cqzJvY3uQ206YtHpD5mgpgjdpUCn1Tp8tSKG7OtP40eV_OLZt_p_332mf3EftiWNDg77UqJ1BbBIAA/w640-h480/RS17.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let the varnish dry completely between coats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY05gCM1vKdimwmjxNGCy6-BZl_roIQvFEd_-_JLlRgMAKc8c-N8vYe8ngzuLlFfG2qv0w4L5O71mihYn5oJFlq_Uqg95BW6_97iSyokpfGZvvA2Mxstg1NJfFFtUyGGp5wIYYXCfkmYDssVUzIaD9aaWUQhjM9QmAQkBcYAm1yf5wQ935vqCp-iw5w/s500/Duraclear_Group__07251.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY05gCM1vKdimwmjxNGCy6-BZl_roIQvFEd_-_JLlRgMAKc8c-N8vYe8ngzuLlFfG2qv0w4L5O71mihYn5oJFlq_Uqg95BW6_97iSyokpfGZvvA2Mxstg1NJfFFtUyGGp5wIYYXCfkmYDssVUzIaD9aaWUQhjM9QmAQkBcYAm1yf5wQ935vqCp-iw5w/s320/Duraclear_Group__07251.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that you have enjoyed watching me paint my </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Painting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lUXuWIvR4hi2pTTN_3Mx1OI5vNK6gpzpb6JzvMlWw-ZHGTOU9eVOB-4rbRNyfWt2B2ez6GCaVoq1yM9PmAHQsTBz1QRe57K7LbwdoFr2i16zv5i2c-GV-iNduaNZ7p7vmUiGpcEr18WbO8zaysqAQQm4l-aAcrsuw9FsyqgWYcz71TyovNGg0C2fkQ/s225/decoart_logo.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="82" data-original-width="225" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lUXuWIvR4hi2pTTN_3Mx1OI5vNK6gpzpb6JzvMlWw-ZHGTOU9eVOB-4rbRNyfWt2B2ez6GCaVoq1yM9PmAHQsTBz1QRe57K7LbwdoFr2i16zv5i2c-GV-iNduaNZ7p7vmUiGpcEr18WbO8zaysqAQQm4l-aAcrsuw9FsyqgWYcz71TyovNGg0C2fkQ/s1600/decoart_logo.gif" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-85379561787396961462022-05-18T09:21:00.003-05:002023-09-27T07:42:05.298-05:00Thyme to show you a trash to treasure cabinet.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love trash to treasure projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I want to show you cabinet that I originally found on FB Marketplace for FREE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Follow along with me as I paint this cabinet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOv93zQe3ZuSVbwj5Esc0MpLW5e66nVrit2mzpGKL_5oNJiDF2efbz1WBdgJN-e-2hWQCcUPICKadhpkzs5K6BRbUhwXxtc3i8wx9xmLlRo6z2FOg1h37uHIXa8usyE7-TCqwwMFOTjE9JMUczhu-oTDBqmaCL3y0V0gORVXvuE0gTG5GunGxHT-CZg/s2048/IMG_1304.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOv93zQe3ZuSVbwj5Esc0MpLW5e66nVrit2mzpGKL_5oNJiDF2efbz1WBdgJN-e-2hWQCcUPICKadhpkzs5K6BRbUhwXxtc3i8wx9xmLlRo6z2FOg1h37uHIXa8usyE7-TCqwwMFOTjE9JMUczhu-oTDBqmaCL3y0V0gORVXvuE0gTG5GunGxHT-CZg/w640-h480/IMG_1304.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's step inside my STUDIO!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8tU9DkcLtLAMmnV7zAF-tlsd-xat4tHreUPM9sILMYUJPN-HrBAz0PqzEAvvo7quPfBp1AAtmVl45K8A-9wqFEhAIvXbfnzElZnjXJy7NzX9Q22iMG4RXkLOlFtGR4WMUhMuQxvQkhFtKXrpIxN8bWWmBs-Svk0u_LWwUFgVeKUVFEgfLEGRFrqy_g/s4032/MD27.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8tU9DkcLtLAMmnV7zAF-tlsd-xat4tHreUPM9sILMYUJPN-HrBAz0PqzEAvvo7quPfBp1AAtmVl45K8A-9wqFEhAIvXbfnzElZnjXJy7NzX9Q22iMG4RXkLOlFtGR4WMUhMuQxvQkhFtKXrpIxN8bWWmBs-Svk0u_LWwUFgVeKUVFEgfLEGRFrqy_g/w480-h640/MD27.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cabinet was an old TV/ media cabinet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I removed the wiring. The cabinet had a shiny veneer finish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first sanded it lightly then I painted it with 2 coats of primer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I let the primer dry 24 hours between coats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first painted the cabinet using a custom mix </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>RUST-OLEUM Chalked Deep Navy</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDppm0QuxJhFesZhslIsenyZWsfPKcM8JLM4qdOgcZm3_EHsvtNNqzLemvaO4H9f3QSnxhTm0FSXEmgcJlTGLsUsNvkcCymhRuFK_lmiDLfLf9N0Lz3abFHK_HQtfNqG657iHQNjaEoeu2Qh9BqlIfU8Nuh-LimhGn1C_P-TkyUnRkuWp94a5oPuDgrA/s1200/61iKTkTCQzL._AC_SL1200_.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="961" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDppm0QuxJhFesZhslIsenyZWsfPKcM8JLM4qdOgcZm3_EHsvtNNqzLemvaO4H9f3QSnxhTm0FSXEmgcJlTGLsUsNvkcCymhRuFK_lmiDLfLf9N0Lz3abFHK_HQtfNqG657iHQNjaEoeu2Qh9BqlIfU8Nuh-LimhGn1C_P-TkyUnRkuWp94a5oPuDgrA/s320/61iKTkTCQzL._AC_SL1200_.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I allowed 24 hours dry time and then painted the cabinet using<b> RUST-OLEUM Serenity Blue.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I allowed some of the <b>Deep Navy</b> to show through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZxcjHntaggHvaZoDWL_AYPXGEq5GY0BN9-H8bq3n3HIreJsrtiz8ggu_6oG7IFDb2Q0FeaMeFOJzUNXVnBSUanbv5X5reRTcJz2o9KmK9zUzN1Ig1JXpeP-QPUppXcqaZ2Og2n3pcJen8Z8REKT9BFOXnryksRLF-FQ7G6ogHK9hrZni9WJZOs8nKA/s4896/MD1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXZxcjHntaggHvaZoDWL_AYPXGEq5GY0BN9-H8bq3n3HIreJsrtiz8ggu_6oG7IFDb2Q0FeaMeFOJzUNXVnBSUanbv5X5reRTcJz2o9KmK9zUzN1Ig1JXpeP-QPUppXcqaZ2Og2n3pcJen8Z8REKT9BFOXnryksRLF-FQ7G6ogHK9hrZni9WJZOs8nKA/w640-h480/MD1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I primed the doors in the same manner as the cabinet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted them with the <b>Deep Navy.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJ7JWWXvf2tQYw0A-ZUc6TwRRoPqCu8oWbR7Dmhql9ir-Byo8zxTh18Au4GiWDFHD3sYuQipz1vizzP9yYvMb2Fd6-vPutbl6uyk8ht8NnCFkhE6JHk5HRB7dfu3__ZqF5RfR9Z_hFpd83wqDRBiKETfnc7KfXmPq7qJ7i4hRyjtxqwyxM8QBYx7ttA/s4896/MD2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJ7JWWXvf2tQYw0A-ZUc6TwRRoPqCu8oWbR7Dmhql9ir-Byo8zxTh18Au4GiWDFHD3sYuQipz1vizzP9yYvMb2Fd6-vPutbl6uyk8ht8NnCFkhE6JHk5HRB7dfu3__ZqF5RfR9Z_hFpd83wqDRBiKETfnc7KfXmPq7qJ7i4hRyjtxqwyxM8QBYx7ttA/w640-h480/MD2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted the inner surface over the<b> Deep Navy</b> with the <b>Serenity Blue</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">leaving some of the base color showing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I later changed my mind on this as you will see later!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-EGJUuJHm8-ZNqRUnETLqRGoA6vQpkRi_cfsr4Lu0K8rnegmcl9v1JWGjW9MShsgoiIlNSWO4znCxxXJ1dBSZ7G-dzvrq2TKjarCzY6KvRYEDuSujoLyIGxK89UYzDzFEKeZz_G0sxstlsLGO5gh6L-5i-rrb6T2WljgBusU3V8Z2C23sqYvmmNOjw/s4896/MD3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-EGJUuJHm8-ZNqRUnETLqRGoA6vQpkRi_cfsr4Lu0K8rnegmcl9v1JWGjW9MShsgoiIlNSWO4znCxxXJ1dBSZ7G-dzvrq2TKjarCzY6KvRYEDuSujoLyIGxK89UYzDzFEKeZz_G0sxstlsLGO5gh6L-5i-rrb6T2WljgBusU3V8Z2C23sqYvmmNOjw/w640-h480/MD3.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>DecoArt Americana</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">paints to paint my design.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4LO2dCttM_YaTSwPvik0boGNf_M5Z5nnu-kqx_QuO9vvKq16P0LMIPX8qT6I2AI_cvzwqb1z8QP1SR6jfj0lxX3ebdcGOcoGwnRDxlFoerNWffut-vweej_k_m3SlUUPJbssrTQo8oXWntcvp-iv5G_9miIZ8DTvensex7zr1y_6icCSNk3Gj6pNtw/s200/americana_acrylics.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="190" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4LO2dCttM_YaTSwPvik0boGNf_M5Z5nnu-kqx_QuO9vvKq16P0LMIPX8qT6I2AI_cvzwqb1z8QP1SR6jfj0lxX3ebdcGOcoGwnRDxlFoerNWffut-vweej_k_m3SlUUPJbssrTQo8oXWntcvp-iv5G_9miIZ8DTvensex7zr1y_6icCSNk3Gj6pNtw/s1600/americana_acrylics.png" width="190" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you DecoArt for providing the paints to complete this design!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started by painting a wash of <b>Deep Midnight Blue </b>walking the color upwards. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A4VBSRprt5z32tcP1IVal9KO1MNT9bsPeYmwouelo8Lrsxn5-uyeSFfMkEtj0jd1ostEi7aerX3ppCD7htoAxcPFega9Lii-VpxLEqwqBcAylWoAMwcvdoEGG6ePNDYxYSGttOItxsCRidQR3Ir0utuO-fYPUFKPtkyJQ4cI4vtTB9XbaLnInZXD0A/s1002/Jackricheson%20dome%20sash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1002" data-original-width="142" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5A4VBSRprt5z32tcP1IVal9KO1MNT9bsPeYmwouelo8Lrsxn5-uyeSFfMkEtj0jd1ostEi7aerX3ppCD7htoAxcPFega9Lii-VpxLEqwqBcAylWoAMwcvdoEGG6ePNDYxYSGttOItxsCRidQR3Ir0utuO-fYPUFKPtkyJQ4cI4vtTB9XbaLnInZXD0A/s320/Jackricheson%20dome%20sash.jpg" width="45" /></a></div>I used my <b>Jack Richeson Sash Brush </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to mop the wet edge of the <b>Deep Midnight Blue </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to blend with the base color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I repeated the wash several times to achieve the depth of color I wanted. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJ2ACOfIYD9QUMQcgKmjJlFMWCRzamvdEmAZqqiIWPgR4GAnG_MS0NVubsg5lmXeJMiv1MebgphyXjOb3Tlx12i0uOSw1TVH9Ah0R3nUGauFe7bnQJ6sHh4bQl_gSzhWzSzruavMZkkM1fznqTV0x8mth5H56AJ3icBn5HZbdm6ye3DS-1JjuUQZ6Rg/s4896/MD4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJ2ACOfIYD9QUMQcgKmjJlFMWCRzamvdEmAZqqiIWPgR4GAnG_MS0NVubsg5lmXeJMiv1MebgphyXjOb3Tlx12i0uOSw1TVH9Ah0R3nUGauFe7bnQJ6sHh4bQl_gSzhWzSzruavMZkkM1fznqTV0x8mth5H56AJ3icBn5HZbdm6ye3DS-1JjuUQZ6Rg/w640-h480/MD4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then added a wash </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Plantation Pine </b>over the <b>Deep Midnight Blue</b> wash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mopped as I went along.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last wash I did was using<b> Cool White </b>to form the top of the waves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept my surface very wet and used my mop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi27JbEZE_Yl-3d6GVzWYNWrzy8DuAtdSE70kbxFWzs5_KlbTaPzeC6L1A_uzJBoXPZbVAKEAed1jxzCEar08QQlQFzH0rNUXPm4MYwTCeebGk3iQGsH4e9Dr_a45MytBSxswoBTsgnJN59GJyDeIlYStEvdL_Xpj6kGw7XWopWF4k5PpwSwpXXtfeKg/s4896/MD5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi27JbEZE_Yl-3d6GVzWYNWrzy8DuAtdSE70kbxFWzs5_KlbTaPzeC6L1A_uzJBoXPZbVAKEAed1jxzCEar08QQlQFzH0rNUXPm4MYwTCeebGk3iQGsH4e9Dr_a45MytBSxswoBTsgnJN59GJyDeIlYStEvdL_Xpj6kGw7XWopWF4k5PpwSwpXXtfeKg/w480-h640/MD5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went back using my mop and added some brighter spots of <b>Cool White.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVB5UHmVRh4aQqRS0EPkEIYwzrKXCRZJ79-3ZFe_zmd9XgbO8w5_d-IN3-CAf2OiJIErVtRf9IOrPJN-c7Eob4lWKK7fcfxL-SDKJA08Dr8Y5WHXZCX9xJoQXe68t8Xx2KBgFPw6XvhxpJ6xuVvrc8kRcSrV_-UdSVayKGOkL_jeoFfZN0Yazt8cCS4w/s4896/MD6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVB5UHmVRh4aQqRS0EPkEIYwzrKXCRZJ79-3ZFe_zmd9XgbO8w5_d-IN3-CAf2OiJIErVtRf9IOrPJN-c7Eob4lWKK7fcfxL-SDKJA08Dr8Y5WHXZCX9xJoQXe68t8Xx2KBgFPw6XvhxpJ6xuVvrc8kRcSrV_-UdSVayKGOkL_jeoFfZN0Yazt8cCS4w/w640-h480/MD6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I penciled in my details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjK0QNP6dczB2g9XSgN6nlJWZ3-7MVIhkE8BUHRoLnDayAqj751e7XNI4lweIlCihwa263a7Ybd5tFfDnwsqfzBo-rqSl3fnwL88-4H6jrD0FudHGbww93IL7B8rx7dSZiE7y8UFL4mSlThzLQ-bXEvYHLK3Lr6-y12k9Gb6vWBnjcL01mTNr3Can2w/s4896/MD7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjK0QNP6dczB2g9XSgN6nlJWZ3-7MVIhkE8BUHRoLnDayAqj751e7XNI4lweIlCihwa263a7Ybd5tFfDnwsqfzBo-rqSl3fnwL88-4H6jrD0FudHGbww93IL7B8rx7dSZiE7y8UFL4mSlThzLQ-bXEvYHLK3Lr6-y12k9Gb6vWBnjcL01mTNr3Can2w/w640-h480/MD7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted the second door in the same manner as the first.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5B2KVDX6ONBl_ijra5buTJUhu32WPmFf0phBV5SB67mI0xCzAMvcurPAKDHJEeA5vqfctDhjh6Sy646lIr7MrXGNwRcw8EqllgHfo7SSrv47bYPCl4_HZX5kUdpEgdBTgMJg2J7LJhgP_14EDpz7ajsXx64VYNTaf3HUAsxrgmdxEj8IvByy-OYtCKQ/s4896/MD8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2768" data-original-width="4896" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5B2KVDX6ONBl_ijra5buTJUhu32WPmFf0phBV5SB67mI0xCzAMvcurPAKDHJEeA5vqfctDhjh6Sy646lIr7MrXGNwRcw8EqllgHfo7SSrv47bYPCl4_HZX5kUdpEgdBTgMJg2J7LJhgP_14EDpz7ajsXx64VYNTaf3HUAsxrgmdxEj8IvByy-OYtCKQ/w640-h362/MD8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Planning the placement of details door 1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPi-dgX43xs5kTsQS8ZUi-JoEJPcQByHt7tXM5ZcbOr67FrlX_BN50EdgnIx5aYdlzxVhTanYUbe_cZdCsUd9fABt9KZcdwjFtdk17AcSd8Bvwi7y1rHCyZP9qU1ELzlT4N_6vpOi7T2YbynXZ4Wx7si_j49OcCfaQA4rQutF_QE1vVqnGRd88kYMsw/s4896/MD9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPi-dgX43xs5kTsQS8ZUi-JoEJPcQByHt7tXM5ZcbOr67FrlX_BN50EdgnIx5aYdlzxVhTanYUbe_cZdCsUd9fABt9KZcdwjFtdk17AcSd8Bvwi7y1rHCyZP9qU1ELzlT4N_6vpOi7T2YbynXZ4Wx7si_j49OcCfaQA4rQutF_QE1vVqnGRd88kYMsw/w640-h480/MD9.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Planning the placement of details on door 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7urOStGq-p91P5wgDfZogQYVztxerOlto9JocW7yoon2wmspQf-roKF8RoW-6Sy7siF_LiwBiiErf7gffAfXG126zOTKWYKMrDo9P9yZWhs6rNDSzdCtw8zJQIRjHJDoubuO42_bRv0qD4JveKnjmjHLwapz2xnVbeLx_XG63rOC45v2ZP4SpR-lXw/s4896/MD13.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7urOStGq-p91P5wgDfZogQYVztxerOlto9JocW7yoon2wmspQf-roKF8RoW-6Sy7siF_LiwBiiErf7gffAfXG126zOTKWYKMrDo9P9yZWhs6rNDSzdCtw8zJQIRjHJDoubuO42_bRv0qD4JveKnjmjHLwapz2xnVbeLx_XG63rOC45v2ZP4SpR-lXw/w640-h480/MD13.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted my whale using <b>Cool White. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept the whale very transparent so he appears to be under water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eX62eJc0xkgkt8UnZTnpO2K_Z3xmoPRyYgsadz1F3CKYKs4THPA_RCO-rncfkoyWnKwDn4Kq_YRnchLykJi_DUtGJUWVB-IKZzxnG2G04hx2m43L76er9CSscApmiMATi-AN23Q89Nwiera3NyOGX6iKw-Ccm_57sl49gPNd9unauR_UyRREQsvhbQ/s4032/MD18.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5eX62eJc0xkgkt8UnZTnpO2K_Z3xmoPRyYgsadz1F3CKYKs4THPA_RCO-rncfkoyWnKwDn4Kq_YRnchLykJi_DUtGJUWVB-IKZzxnG2G04hx2m43L76er9CSscApmiMATi-AN23Q89Nwiera3NyOGX6iKw-Ccm_57sl49gPNd9unauR_UyRREQsvhbQ/w480-h640/MD18.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of whale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8F7A49qd4dyHEoRaU7SMzXOUYzrrdH0X07tgAQXXjotbOLuAdlqSaiuix7tAXXElwGXBzSNqNFdjKBzjwdH2VzGJinDmPf1H6oI7ln5w6f5288jH4Um0k7WHdMLcti6icZEbEIQLBuwl2zckAXqHTrUy-DEF59ntenskD1r8FnjzVmN3yfrbQD7NOw/s4032/MD14.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX8F7A49qd4dyHEoRaU7SMzXOUYzrrdH0X07tgAQXXjotbOLuAdlqSaiuix7tAXXElwGXBzSNqNFdjKBzjwdH2VzGJinDmPf1H6oI7ln5w6f5288jH4Um0k7WHdMLcti6icZEbEIQLBuwl2zckAXqHTrUy-DEF59ntenskD1r8FnjzVmN3yfrbQD7NOw/w480-h640/MD14.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added a very light wash of </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Plantation Pine </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">over the whale</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to set him in the water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept my values light and transparent</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTiqIPWBvRbwj8LAKiyg3ME0o5N7LTZHSSe0sSPWSMPbBKif0tCo0rW6ddMn9o-K5xZ-JFnc3R7DzyFWRXb169E7LSOr6OoPbSIePMD6E1CRWIob5VinApXhwEX6gDzNlhafUngCJHK0ENWiKk9IJ3-l93eZ_jsmwYN79xfEfT4sPCU3pkeHe8y2JVVg/w480-h640/MD10.jpeg" width="480" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Planning the placement of the ship. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used vellum for my line drawings so I can see the underneath surface for placement. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVF_6qqtqvRqHqkTCGgTWUt-qO_LO1PRAEZcsetG8GZa-g3rpIcpIbOkHF2fo7PoxE_KImjJfZLwNAjleZF7yuVvZg527Yh-_MZp5xMiIiVzMKMrnTHrBSKdKLbfaYFK5qaCyN5W-qlS3BnHyJMHl7qXP5WWiY76Luix7R1lNxaXxCWPgyo5WaUBkmwA/s4032/MD11.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVF_6qqtqvRqHqkTCGgTWUt-qO_LO1PRAEZcsetG8GZa-g3rpIcpIbOkHF2fo7PoxE_KImjJfZLwNAjleZF7yuVvZg527Yh-_MZp5xMiIiVzMKMrnTHrBSKdKLbfaYFK5qaCyN5W-qlS3BnHyJMHl7qXP5WWiY76Luix7R1lNxaXxCWPgyo5WaUBkmwA/w480-h640/MD11.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am satisfied with placement of ship.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqLAx9I44r741Nf0NnuVmTAWwcJvfkZOi9AWv7Pm0wy_fXlp1pt314iGzF1FxssdlpgUAgA_J9mxFiEzbMKzNCAEgeiB7osJfSZ-V2T1RsI_ntOAAqvmE-pNma1JbFaCATPa3Sz4HnCXzOY6GmyiBXJctlBvBn-akn7qn4XQSBR7GmJ1c1TBUj54EnA/s4032/MD12.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqLAx9I44r741Nf0NnuVmTAWwcJvfkZOi9AWv7Pm0wy_fXlp1pt314iGzF1FxssdlpgUAgA_J9mxFiEzbMKzNCAEgeiB7osJfSZ-V2T1RsI_ntOAAqvmE-pNma1JbFaCATPa3Sz4HnCXzOY6GmyiBXJctlBvBn-akn7qn4XQSBR7GmJ1c1TBUj54EnA/w480-h640/MD12.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I transferred my ship using graphite paper.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLInE5xt0dxWTFIFuo-SF5rgcdia9KpiSmeKqesQ6tM1SsT-Na-_tK1YEbcJ8gW967f0T1wOl-THUFG_Ox4h-aR9-hkxL5z2aaIjBoe8MbgZWcwE2wcZ0j3s_81N1V-qyT4KNZ3q6aY7qv8-wDlYfzTkojCyxh9OcJtgaxlvTt0P03skjTk3tfZY9CAg/s4896/MD17.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLInE5xt0dxWTFIFuo-SF5rgcdia9KpiSmeKqesQ6tM1SsT-Na-_tK1YEbcJ8gW967f0T1wOl-THUFG_Ox4h-aR9-hkxL5z2aaIjBoe8MbgZWcwE2wcZ0j3s_81N1V-qyT4KNZ3q6aY7qv8-wDlYfzTkojCyxh9OcJtgaxlvTt0P03skjTk3tfZY9CAg/w640-h480/MD17.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Painting the ship.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPK_ISaq4Z2sShDsRtCNZghcSqWSM42vICYhpiq8Jx1lPnLfiB5fmhkxiAoBEklSDJeTAfbwScnPPZew7yP4CI7GQkaLu4YzbLfnv6FYxBFQreZBYxRzDIhoYsHmf8yBUsqSpCFo6aGWkY3ojaOC2-QoNXW0Csyaq76KY9rTzYetPd4O2xaZbqowbAYQ/s4896/MD33.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPK_ISaq4Z2sShDsRtCNZghcSqWSM42vICYhpiq8Jx1lPnLfiB5fmhkxiAoBEklSDJeTAfbwScnPPZew7yP4CI7GQkaLu4YzbLfnv6FYxBFQreZBYxRzDIhoYsHmf8yBUsqSpCFo6aGWkY3ojaOC2-QoNXW0Csyaq76KY9rTzYetPd4O2xaZbqowbAYQ/w480-h640/MD33.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ship is almost done!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwya8jTfTo6OnrnTa4sF1cvFHsnO2UEeia2UFvSGdWm14Ck3kaF1J5McZgI6VylW07f_J5y2gF3Re1_WHLAJYtZUiPFM1g5rdpXvS7JFRKv4Q0ktLddvyLM6Oc9NzAR-lRqEEXgn94yr6gh79iPpdb0utGBc9BZ7gg0NAg8k9JVJwzQIP3ddtWoNCRA/s4896/MD19.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwya8jTfTo6OnrnTa4sF1cvFHsnO2UEeia2UFvSGdWm14Ck3kaF1J5McZgI6VylW07f_J5y2gF3Re1_WHLAJYtZUiPFM1g5rdpXvS7JFRKv4Q0ktLddvyLM6Oc9NzAR-lRqEEXgn94yr6gh79iPpdb0utGBc9BZ7gg0NAg8k9JVJwzQIP3ddtWoNCRA/w470-h353/MD19.jpeg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a rope stencil along the edges of the door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will later see I removed it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes the "vision" you have in your head does not work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNLMMEhv1ziNegkiM7XdSW0gyAu0Lve438Alx-_3HMq2SsiH3KuLLwUSDLD9xENAVX_vCP_0KHKvD_d-0cLA_XIi9j296Pgfj9xA9iDojdb9qpzZO2eKdgI6mllEjSozROCN-Npllz2KDAa0tF_IZUunPy00S6cGjkJrY_ufoNlbQRHQiHk_Hn_2TjQ/s4896/MD20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNLMMEhv1ziNegkiM7XdSW0gyAu0Lve438Alx-_3HMq2SsiH3KuLLwUSDLD9xENAVX_vCP_0KHKvD_d-0cLA_XIi9j296Pgfj9xA9iDojdb9qpzZO2eKdgI6mllEjSozROCN-Npllz2KDAa0tF_IZUunPy00S6cGjkJrY_ufoNlbQRHQiHk_Hn_2TjQ/w640-h480/MD20.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Design with the rope stencil.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKvsAvw2y7obcV54BoqR2qQUjFClNvyBe16PeygzTLQ6nlyUSEC_oFc_FfXfwqP2T36dLAcmtZ7q0a-4PgKP64j-uc2zSWQcPLJ3V91wSsQT_zHqi5avNjsRGm8dFBwpDvKF7WSDZqpy86x__xjV9LsCnD2-xEyuuQlpS2chCAeTlGjLSW-nVrTjE4w/s4896/MD21.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKvsAvw2y7obcV54BoqR2qQUjFClNvyBe16PeygzTLQ6nlyUSEC_oFc_FfXfwqP2T36dLAcmtZ7q0a-4PgKP64j-uc2zSWQcPLJ3V91wSsQT_zHqi5avNjsRGm8dFBwpDvKF7WSDZqpy86x__xjV9LsCnD2-xEyuuQlpS2chCAeTlGjLSW-nVrTjE4w/w640-h480/MD21.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Painting the details on the second door.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzesBDnVXd7FY2P-w6MevaXcfc9X0zzvc0boqhdLuMS2IrxXkn6VA42BAbw93Z5kCue7afStY8WakW0DgicPLR_ukwLHegRZHYZ6Mutu9M6U4GDCU_7Qc3EJHJNxsTySjf2CtN-i0ohnVAjsai2c5A39Im48a8b1t1Q3EQVAmsYC0EhzXgIboWF_z0A/s4896/MD22.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzesBDnVXd7FY2P-w6MevaXcfc9X0zzvc0boqhdLuMS2IrxXkn6VA42BAbw93Z5kCue7afStY8WakW0DgicPLR_ukwLHegRZHYZ6Mutu9M6U4GDCU_7Qc3EJHJNxsTySjf2CtN-i0ohnVAjsai2c5A39Im48a8b1t1Q3EQVAmsYC0EhzXgIboWF_z0A/w640-h480/MD22.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I completed the ship on the first door.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg0RSiXTeI-7ZafXFon2ovX9di_QJa91ggDXnDUngPDHCvVz_OBH15X-9qdRJM9yXCJs2-GJn2yERcvoKUmKgkZqLHorTwduZPsXr749PH5umyEbjuCWoC7MAz3UOf3ZFswjJewdLtN09qbwvwqolai1hcmBN3F0CZgwzGj511yrmRPewyiG-6khpRg/s4896/MD23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg0RSiXTeI-7ZafXFon2ovX9di_QJa91ggDXnDUngPDHCvVz_OBH15X-9qdRJM9yXCJs2-GJn2yERcvoKUmKgkZqLHorTwduZPsXr749PH5umyEbjuCWoC7MAz3UOf3ZFswjJewdLtN09qbwvwqolai1hcmBN3F0CZgwzGj511yrmRPewyiG-6khpRg/w480-h640/MD23.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted the details on the second door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did repeat washes of <b>Plantation Pine </b>to give an underwater appearance.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0C_oUc8DGEyjl_UQpWMv3M4ueO8H5GDu8OKME8EyLo_-zCzv1iAFywSflqBtLMtgFnNguU5L7SknfoCOieDgCgy3-RnC8zw3n1u629jCKxWHvBSu_gaWCL4ipzLNdx9Ptq8c2BPc_8LV85poFx41r21U4Bs2-IJuXArMuYngLMtk1lsDoR1KZqRBYBg/s4896/MD24.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0C_oUc8DGEyjl_UQpWMv3M4ueO8H5GDu8OKME8EyLo_-zCzv1iAFywSflqBtLMtgFnNguU5L7SknfoCOieDgCgy3-RnC8zw3n1u629jCKxWHvBSu_gaWCL4ipzLNdx9Ptq8c2BPc_8LV85poFx41r21U4Bs2-IJuXArMuYngLMtk1lsDoR1KZqRBYBg/w480-h640/MD24.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added a whale tail, a school of small fish and a hint of an octopus .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-p8bQTjMZlmtPby9cOp2Qeol4JNYaJPVQGKuZIz-4_-dKeLdOm-cbRNHA15864zhyOEVK-jUFWwRSfAAufykSfuO6d-4WIP2r6JPPD73Ujom4MjqsikHDrqqK9B0zHcK9bJwVcZ-NgOGu4xZUCMVNo8CVkWqj7MfZWtVYbGEb_R88EfcQgBXDpfB5eA/s4896/MD25.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-p8bQTjMZlmtPby9cOp2Qeol4JNYaJPVQGKuZIz-4_-dKeLdOm-cbRNHA15864zhyOEVK-jUFWwRSfAAufykSfuO6d-4WIP2r6JPPD73Ujom4MjqsikHDrqqK9B0zHcK9bJwVcZ-NgOGu4xZUCMVNo8CVkWqj7MfZWtVYbGEb_R88EfcQgBXDpfB5eA/w640-h480/MD25.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added some additional highlights and shading to my sea creatures.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTwB-cn_5a6MAYUdygotG0ITnByR0pXk8a0-8zrY7NGgWbapuR1BQexM11nLXWh0OT5-TeIElxd4pheMMb_QbXxMcSVEcMciCktkg6BzBqYchuzZyiXpunFBFv-ILCzDjwyidZWFKnpl_EGLWVXzJ2fg8Bor9b9WtOoe5Lkv83hCvN-5WYRYX_GpozQ/s4896/MD26.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3507" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTwB-cn_5a6MAYUdygotG0ITnByR0pXk8a0-8zrY7NGgWbapuR1BQexM11nLXWh0OT5-TeIElxd4pheMMb_QbXxMcSVEcMciCktkg6BzBqYchuzZyiXpunFBFv-ILCzDjwyidZWFKnpl_EGLWVXzJ2fg8Bor9b9WtOoe5Lkv83hCvN-5WYRYX_GpozQ/w458-h640/MD26.jpeg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With or without the ROPE stencil?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyt2RjOLHF_2QxAypmcMxJA-FS64pFWd23b_6gXK7vRkklP0aejHFl1HlRSagWh2ebAV4-La-XlI_FIVMEygdBotLTSFKm2dJpCeN3pLP6h-MbzYhAwpm-5VpXSZCpvNe_z9erYz66oOXpeZRpWsFZk79iUH2AISvkKqPGaVr8auga4xFQD6P2y0cgjw/s4365/MD30.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4365" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyt2RjOLHF_2QxAypmcMxJA-FS64pFWd23b_6gXK7vRkklP0aejHFl1HlRSagWh2ebAV4-La-XlI_FIVMEygdBotLTSFKm2dJpCeN3pLP6h-MbzYhAwpm-5VpXSZCpvNe_z9erYz66oOXpeZRpWsFZk79iUH2AISvkKqPGaVr8auga4xFQD6P2y0cgjw/w538-h640/MD30.jpeg" width="538" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was beginning to think that the rope stencil took away from the painting. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7csWCUH7EvXiKxLWjbhvZL0mUbYVGU-vlEWo-b45klYa5m54L6Hgzwcc0U5d1lwfD5ZftuFrXN8GlX7ATgBp2LZCs2pTZTq314lsRC1Xyxh5ZL-lDNLks1nOKixQG9pqb1DeNI_XqzdODcoC1Wdc8-j_OJDaSM4BnN-yfzK4WneQcM_pQ_QrJeL0Csg/s4896/MD31.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7csWCUH7EvXiKxLWjbhvZL0mUbYVGU-vlEWo-b45klYa5m54L6Hgzwcc0U5d1lwfD5ZftuFrXN8GlX7ATgBp2LZCs2pTZTq314lsRC1Xyxh5ZL-lDNLks1nOKixQG9pqb1DeNI_XqzdODcoC1Wdc8-j_OJDaSM4BnN-yfzK4WneQcM_pQ_QrJeL0Csg/w480-h640/MD31.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to add it anyway so I could decide.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's only paint right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can always paint over it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmCGj96RCUQSPiKToRyC8IuJklfH_wtOUR2KoHTFlwuzuRoiyIMQGANdhbic_SNX9i-nPQftUrfwgspdsuAzn13uFcWAF8GXKXjOV9_AihDyb62q454pAu28tAAe98kYvIrV2-UkzFvx7vIX4Z98eyYTtFuMmhxUPVIfXJAEISP4I0Gjw0xnueLxQkQ/s4896/MD32.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYmCGj96RCUQSPiKToRyC8IuJklfH_wtOUR2KoHTFlwuzuRoiyIMQGANdhbic_SNX9i-nPQftUrfwgspdsuAzn13uFcWAF8GXKXjOV9_AihDyb62q454pAu28tAAe98kYvIrV2-UkzFvx7vIX4Z98eyYTtFuMmhxUPVIfXJAEISP4I0Gjw0xnueLxQkQ/w480-h640/MD32.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of rope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-J2MNWQj9I9Hvox6gbeN-lBZu5iikMc6HbQJjcjSc6hEiUHd158rfy2Pnhtpqxzv9v__0YwoxgCatOazG3gJo9j1jpJ_vUOiKBlfnJGv_uTGiGDSdIHKj4f4QjWxRHcU63-mDGdCnSPfMrLTZxhR0MVBQOtlTbA5UuyjGxezMPmBLt_0Wu4UFmjIkzg/s4620/MD34.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4620" data-original-width="3080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-J2MNWQj9I9Hvox6gbeN-lBZu5iikMc6HbQJjcjSc6hEiUHd158rfy2Pnhtpqxzv9v__0YwoxgCatOazG3gJo9j1jpJ_vUOiKBlfnJGv_uTGiGDSdIHKj4f4QjWxRHcU63-mDGdCnSPfMrLTZxhR0MVBQOtlTbA5UuyjGxezMPmBLt_0Wu4UFmjIkzg/w426-h640/MD34.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to let the cabinet sit a few days and look at it to decide on the rope stencil. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFH9PTx4y305dTHib1ircYHZLwVLvD23vQi0elTGZHcYItlV3pj51G1wN-f6tKchTWzAutvZinaWS54AezKKCjOoHVUUaZVmZbQkZa1SpBTwVUEphvQqdUNIVdttIMV0gKf6MEiG9yq9K93_t5XxaW8uIHi4S1SPNmLI2mth9L2ZXc30G7jBssbOJiQ/s2592/MD36.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2592" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFH9PTx4y305dTHib1ircYHZLwVLvD23vQi0elTGZHcYItlV3pj51G1wN-f6tKchTWzAutvZinaWS54AezKKCjOoHVUUaZVmZbQkZa1SpBTwVUEphvQqdUNIVdttIMV0gKf6MEiG9yq9K93_t5XxaW8uIHi4S1SPNmLI2mth9L2ZXc30G7jBssbOJiQ/w640-h478/MD36.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I worked on the inside shelves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used an <b>Americana Decor Stencil </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">called</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Fish Tail</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFWFRLyAitqwXid8laHa1MsNIcCIPdb0xspE6JU5Gk1JTI1a3TJIN8lkTwcFZ_J9mDczWs5pN5yi4CJxxTVYnZSq2ag74HbiIyvc2afGjMRI1lPEz5uGvK9oB0fXETT3fgrEqT34R7RuYPj_coQFMKIbgctOpI_3hAZby_c6whNRW5Oi29zV_KF43VQ/s2872/IMG_2159.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2872" data-original-width="2159" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLFWFRLyAitqwXid8laHa1MsNIcCIPdb0xspE6JU5Gk1JTI1a3TJIN8lkTwcFZ_J9mDczWs5pN5yi4CJxxTVYnZSq2ag74HbiIyvc2afGjMRI1lPEz5uGvK9oB0fXETT3fgrEqT34R7RuYPj_coQFMKIbgctOpI_3hAZby_c6whNRW5Oi29zV_KF43VQ/w482-h640/IMG_2159.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After looking at the cabinet for a few days I made additional changes!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmD70X0uGxMVLJ4U0MlZ5V578kvR5gARaXCxTn64aKTyh9xJNprGXRFEegVcdjqUE-dIZ0vWvMPhH7o_4tsqwFtAtbxU_xnTy6TT38LEr84baJqKjmO7TrbipbGcJRhJQ6Ld9a81rsXhcXbL8Muk2T7-G66HCU_QjjCXsp90K7V3IMOcfMuhk18aHDxw/s3912/IMG_2161.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3912" data-original-width="3012" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmD70X0uGxMVLJ4U0MlZ5V578kvR5gARaXCxTn64aKTyh9xJNprGXRFEegVcdjqUE-dIZ0vWvMPhH7o_4tsqwFtAtbxU_xnTy6TT38LEr84baJqKjmO7TrbipbGcJRhJQ6Ld9a81rsXhcXbL8Muk2T7-G66HCU_QjjCXsp90K7V3IMOcfMuhk18aHDxw/w492-h640/IMG_2161.jpeg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I painted over the cabinet </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">using the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b>Serenity Blue l</b>eaving some of the <b>Deep Navy</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> showing through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I gave the cabinet a distressed look with some light sanding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXZlviH8H90F2SAKcXgf7ue_fsa8rIQ153SQs1wUnRAqjiiYZa9htQrL0kpk_VgHbUT1VBdON84Lg_3IsVUXTzZkaA0U1ISIEqndgsdpt5smhL2cL-_2HNQq23esxXhigSpiPyk3cZ9MBJQHkIXJAFiGwaaRG0W7xQlpy3g2c_M2gkzk9zoP65d-NRA/s4032/IMG_2158.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXZlviH8H90F2SAKcXgf7ue_fsa8rIQ153SQs1wUnRAqjiiYZa9htQrL0kpk_VgHbUT1VBdON84Lg_3IsVUXTzZkaA0U1ISIEqndgsdpt5smhL2cL-_2HNQq23esxXhigSpiPyk3cZ9MBJQHkIXJAFiGwaaRG0W7xQlpy3g2c_M2gkzk9zoP65d-NRA/w480-h640/IMG_2158.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was FINALLY happy with the end result!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsp6ZfucHu3nOKDizGL4zBmUu9PnKrOqSot8CBkIwMOT7T5ypmmEQ8jCQ-5hrl5dovRu4V8luJkR7c1qeV-p8UeI1DjVJqWt5h-wyS9FhzLRwUFh6BKmpac2wMBhr7xn_Qwz0GRaPSWzL1V1M7-D2JReZa8Yhop4ZITx2oF5rlMyS0HqUUsgmlKWZ-Q/s4032/IMG_2168.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAsp6ZfucHu3nOKDizGL4zBmUu9PnKrOqSot8CBkIwMOT7T5ypmmEQ8jCQ-5hrl5dovRu4V8luJkR7c1qeV-p8UeI1DjVJqWt5h-wyS9FhzLRwUFh6BKmpac2wMBhr7xn_Qwz0GRaPSWzL1V1M7-D2JReZa8Yhop4ZITx2oF5rlMyS0HqUUsgmlKWZ-Q/w480-h640/IMG_2168.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cabinet was a great addition to my sunroom for storage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVyBQ6gkgsW0GD-AQ6PVHLQtGnHO3_W3KWNW6AXBFLonEtXDpU85iG-Lxkc7RfvVqqpayXIvVr3Uvnpbp2u308AantEbZ5EsXy6zhFf7EfkNMDvohAHH3STB5XtqjrrHyMa0Xgnn4jEXr8yepDvwtbDE85xUGUefEDODDnefqceeJMHDe5u6xH9DrKg/s225/decoart_logo.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="82" data-original-width="225" height="82" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVyBQ6gkgsW0GD-AQ6PVHLQtGnHO3_W3KWNW6AXBFLonEtXDpU85iG-Lxkc7RfvVqqpayXIvVr3Uvnpbp2u308AantEbZ5EsXy6zhFf7EfkNMDvohAHH3STB5XtqjrrHyMa0Xgnn4jEXr8yepDvwtbDE85xUGUefEDODDnefqceeJMHDe5u6xH9DrKg/s1600/decoart_logo.gif" width="225" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have enjoyed watching me transform this cabinet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Painting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-67528649988131623212020-12-12T12:29:00.002-06:002023-09-27T07:44:33.867-05:00Thyme to show you Santa Saves the WORLD<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A5-gUWT6zSk/X9TwKtZC5OI/AAAAAAAAXBU/loq5E-2GXE4NuxFqX3UAeZDRbKXeRATxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/begintolooklikexnas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A5-gUWT6zSk/X9TwKtZC5OI/AAAAAAAAXBU/loq5E-2GXE4NuxFqX3UAeZDRbKXeRATxQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/begintolooklikexnas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year Christmas will "look" different for all of us due to COVID. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every year I paint several ornaments for family and friends. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think Lynne Andrews </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Santa Saves the WORLD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is a good one for 2020!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1SqDAT30eJU/X9TwZQV36LI/AAAAAAAAXBc/MfKHYecRywQ8v46QVFLlEivKJCX3JfBAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/snowmancollector.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1SqDAT30eJU/X9TwZQV36LI/AAAAAAAAXBc/MfKHYecRywQ8v46QVFLlEivKJCX3JfBAQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/snowmancollector.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's step inside my STUDIO.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3h9-cTv2ow/X9TwnePvbDI/AAAAAAAAXBg/W_sx2EoEUPotpxxyBPVst0JPSA2z4z-IACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/hinkleydecoratestree.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H3h9-cTv2ow/X9TwnePvbDI/AAAAAAAAXBg/W_sx2EoEUPotpxxyBPVst0JPSA2z4z-IACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/hinkleydecoratestree.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Christmas Elf HINKLEY is busy decorating the STUDIO tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Palette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plantation Pine, Hauser Medium Green, Silver Sage Green, Camel, Buttermilk, Burnt Umber, Lamp Black, Flesh Tone, Midnight Blue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-akZc4cNvw/X9TxLih2b2I/AAAAAAAAXB0/JvD7OmFgOCQQsRlndHMXqzQDgkcjIHYeACLcBGAsYHQ/s900/decoartICD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="900" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3-akZc4cNvw/X9TxLih2b2I/AAAAAAAAXB0/JvD7OmFgOCQQsRlndHMXqzQDgkcjIHYeACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/decoartICD.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lets paint!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X135-lCnexk/X9T-lhMDXeI/AAAAAAAAXDQ/hRNAIP6g-KYyuuovfmfLK2erVStRs6mlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/LIBA21.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X135-lCnexk/X9T-lhMDXeI/AAAAAAAAXDQ/hRNAIP6g-KYyuuovfmfLK2erVStRs6mlwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/LIBA21.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySSyrBgsKJ0/X9TtCFPCaPI/AAAAAAAAW-g/zITA2QXMKho2EMjqeb2WT7xzJ2QAeQw0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW1%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySSyrBgsKJ0/X9TtCFPCaPI/AAAAAAAAW-g/zITA2QXMKho2EMjqeb2WT7xzJ2QAeQw0QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW1%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I began by <b>sealing</b> each ornament </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>DecoArt Multi Purpose Sealer</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_q0pcYLwcM/X9TyMXTUFdI/AAAAAAAAXCY/Z1xUIDfHakQzyU_YuVwRZo3B4Owh7vkwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/multipurposesealer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="100" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_q0pcYLwcM/X9TyMXTUFdI/AAAAAAAAXCY/Z1xUIDfHakQzyU_YuVwRZo3B4Owh7vkwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/multipurposesealer.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then lightly <b>sanded</b> the ornaments and wiped to remove dust.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I base coated the ornaments with 2 good coats of <b>Buttermilk.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pMFzd7GLRoo/X9TtCBGZxFI/AAAAAAAAW-k/gRPT-9XNjZImATvZg2aYo0VI5ElCtfl9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW2%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pMFzd7GLRoo/X9TtCBGZxFI/AAAAAAAAW-k/gRPT-9XNjZImATvZg2aYo0VI5ElCtfl9wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW2%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used <b>graphite paper </b>and a<b> Sewline Tracer</b> to transfer my designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhmOZ-G9XbI/X9UEVN9D0MI/AAAAAAAAXDc/doJvfofgR4gEGXPPLbVaQ6_7s15NJ3NhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s450/sewlinetracer.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhmOZ-G9XbI/X9UEVN9D0MI/AAAAAAAAXDc/doJvfofgR4gEGXPPLbVaQ6_7s15NJ3NhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/sewlinetracer.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pants are <b>Silver Sage Green </b>and<b> Lamp Black.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coat is<b> Camel</b> shaded with<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPxcHEp7ElA/X9TtDCfEEmI/AAAAAAAAW-s/MEyRohpIoRIAyBlVpOBGqq_U_XnUmKxtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW2%2B%25282%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPxcHEp7ElA/X9TtDCfEEmI/AAAAAAAAW-s/MEyRohpIoRIAyBlVpOBGqq_U_XnUmKxtgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW2%2B%25282%2529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use <b>Lynne Andrews </b>floaters and stipplers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DfwL-h6-WjI/X9UFYOnNO5I/AAAAAAAAXDk/bsfgkLNp2hUqIGuGrVP7jF9r1ZmjugiTACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/lynneandrewsbrushes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DfwL-h6-WjI/X9UFYOnNO5I/AAAAAAAAXDk/bsfgkLNp2hUqIGuGrVP7jF9r1ZmjugiTACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/lynneandrewsbrushes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are like a<b> round brush </b>and <b>liner </b>in one.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61KWTRRoJzI/X9TtDwiHxII/AAAAAAAAW-0/ZSldAwJVETUjpBjeqRQ39xaOAwh6x8mjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW3%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61KWTRRoJzI/X9TtDwiHxII/AAAAAAAAW-0/ZSldAwJVETUjpBjeqRQ39xaOAwh6x8mjACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW3%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I use a Rotring Tikky Graphic Pen 0.1 for line work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F1GPtUspj5w/X9TxnoDY3KI/AAAAAAAAXCI/duS4qV9oyoQ97kDdCDSKIB48soAWSX4fACLcBGAsYHQ/s704/rotring-tikky-graphic.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="704" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F1GPtUspj5w/X9TxnoDY3KI/AAAAAAAAXCI/duS4qV9oyoQ97kDdCDSKIB48soAWSX4fACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/rotring-tikky-graphic.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>*** IMPORTANT***</b></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvu69cHZg-0/X9Tx6H4j_VI/AAAAAAAAXCQ/kMYZ4bRWl3cGg4k4LQztQcvRVFKJhPExACLcBGAsYHQ/s879/fixative.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="288" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gvu69cHZg-0/X9Tx6H4j_VI/AAAAAAAAXCQ/kMYZ4bRWl3cGg4k4LQztQcvRVFKJhPExACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/fixative.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>You MUST spray your line work with FIXATIVE to prevent it from smudging!</b></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dUxEie1zK5s/X9TtEmPJAWI/AAAAAAAAW-8/4TMypomri6kM5xE6p0UHIRHQfZy075fZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dUxEie1zK5s/X9TtEmPJAWI/AAAAAAAAW-8/4TMypomri6kM5xE6p0UHIRHQfZy075fZgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW4.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added DecoArt Glamour Dust to Santa's fur.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hsHqxsKjnX4/X9TyYsXEpWI/AAAAAAAAXCc/iZvkoVF8EHQl6Kq-pOVe2ofvXs7G87_uQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1308/glamourdustglitter37.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hsHqxsKjnX4/X9TyYsXEpWI/AAAAAAAAXCc/iZvkoVF8EHQl6Kq-pOVe2ofvXs7G87_uQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/glamourdustglitter37.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>*** TIP for applying Glamour Dust so its not EVERYWHERE! ***</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I pour a small puddle of <b>DecoArt Multi Purpose Sealer</b> on my palette. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then sprinkle my<b> Glamour Dus</b>t into sealer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I apply the this mix to the areas that I want to <b>SPARKLE </b>with an old brush. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jN9zZPxaykU/X9Tyo8eclMI/AAAAAAAAXCo/Tk1gfhuRdw0t5diGD98SA5-C9fBMIcK7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s300/like%2Bglitter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jN9zZPxaykU/X9Tyo8eclMI/AAAAAAAAXCo/Tk1gfhuRdw0t5diGD98SA5-C9fBMIcK7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/like%2Bglitter.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RRuCRC5DZ_0/X9T3NAJBRPI/AAAAAAAAXDE/dpuNGqTTKNY4nn8q7ouTpbwghDNnHcgmACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW6%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RRuCRC5DZ_0/X9T3NAJBRPI/AAAAAAAAXDE/dpuNGqTTKNY4nn8q7ouTpbwghDNnHcgmACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW6%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like to <b>finish the backs</b> of my ornaments. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used<b> Lamp Black </b>and <b>Silver Sage Green</b> to coordinate with the front of the ornament.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a large assortment of stencils that I use.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't forget to sign and date your work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fuvur2guHsQ/X9TtFGr-0eI/AAAAAAAAW_A/_COLdmq6ZqszWmiPXbw3zVo2iJ_xBE3RACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fuvur2guHsQ/X9TtFGr-0eI/AAAAAAAAW_A/_COLdmq6ZqszWmiPXbw3zVo2iJ_xBE3RACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/SSTW5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used <b>DecoArt Spray Gloss Sealer </b> on my ornaments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I spray </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I spray <b>OVER </b>my ornaments letting the mist fall on them, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rather </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">than aiming the spray directly <b>AT </b>the ornaments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I apply several light coats of spray in this manner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZTEgvs6gzo/X9TxWY3k8zI/AAAAAAAAXB8/DuUsAcHVdRUZQ5UpTmXkY_T-Glua7MRFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s273/sprayvarnish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZTEgvs6gzo/X9TxWY3k8zI/AAAAAAAAXB8/DuUsAcHVdRUZQ5UpTmXkY_T-Glua7MRFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/sprayvarnish.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>DecoArt</b> and <b>Rosemary Reynolds</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> provided me with the products to complete this project as part of their</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b> Helping Artist </b>and <b>Blogger Outreach Programs.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you DecoArt!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdqa2lxXSQw/X9T0iOTnrII/AAAAAAAAXC0/on-3csU5xpwpg0B1gP4gnnYIAB9Dwv11gCLcBGAsYHQ/s150/blogger.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="141" data-original-width="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdqa2lxXSQw/X9T0iOTnrII/AAAAAAAAXC0/on-3csU5xpwpg0B1gP4gnnYIAB9Dwv11gCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/blogger.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Mx2cu4vhgQ/X9T0nndPnaI/AAAAAAAAXC4/2JPlDn2u_Hwe6wG2mtoNzfuMwFcpV0kHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s180/helping-artist-member.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Mx2cu4vhgQ/X9T0nndPnaI/AAAAAAAAXC4/2JPlDn2u_Hwe6wG2mtoNzfuMwFcpV0kHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/helping-artist-member.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZBl0Y2xwLc/X9TtFSIa6bI/AAAAAAAAW_E/3eLIpOPRM2ETj0mfg6kYwSAECx4Jrc6YgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/SSTW6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uZBl0Y2xwLc/X9TtFSIa6bI/AAAAAAAAW_E/3eLIpOPRM2ETj0mfg6kYwSAECx4Jrc6YgCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/SSTW6.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Santa Saves the World!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Painting !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lynn</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y6KeVBDccZk/X9Tw9ACSU-I/AAAAAAAAXBs/2X5IQfQUQrkIUf66MN7Mx5XaS6Z3MOUdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s810/SDP-logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="810" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y6KeVBDccZk/X9Tw9ACSU-I/AAAAAAAAXBs/2X5IQfQUQrkIUf66MN7Mx5XaS6Z3MOUdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/SDP-logo.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-11856148840478363142020-03-31T21:47:00.001-05:002023-09-27T07:47:05.851-05:00Thyme to show you SPRING cleaning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Lynne Andrews</b></div>
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The design for this project can be found in Lynne's book</div>
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<b>Abundantly Blessed.</b></div>
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I used <b>Lynne Andrews Floaters & Stipplers</b></div>
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I mopped using my <b>Jack Richeson Sash Brush</b></div>
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The wash should be <b>heavier</b> at the<b> top </b>and gradually<b> fade out </b>towards the <b>bottom.</b></div>
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Next I lightly dry brushed<b> White</b> clouds in the sky with my<b> stippler.</b></div>
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Next I did a wash with <b>Plantation Pine </b>across the bottom<b> ground.</b></div>
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Next I painted the <b>birdhouse, roof and clay pots Buttermilk.</b></div>
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The<b> birdhouse</b> is the washed with <b>Yellow Ochre </b>and <b>mopped. </b></div>
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<b>Roof</b> is washed with <b>Slate Grey.</b> </div>
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<b>Post </b>is washed with<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div>
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The <b>holes </b>on the house are<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div>
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<b>Trim boards</b> are highlighted <b>Cool White.</b></div>
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I drew the shingles on the roof with my <b>Rotring Tikky Graphic Pen 0.1</b></div>
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The<b> clay pots</b> are washed <b>Milk Chocolate.</b></div>
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They are <b>shaded </b>with <b>Burnt Umber</b> and <b>highlighted </b>with <b>Cool White.</b></div>
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I dotted on the<b> tiny flowers</b> in the background with the<b> tip of my floater.</b></div>
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I used the <b>tip of my finger</b> to<b> smudg</b>e them and give them a <b>softer look.</b></div>
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Painting the birdies!</div>
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All the birdies are painted!</div>
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I am now going to paint the frame with a<b> faux finish.</b></div>
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I began by squirting a puddle of<b> Splendid Gold Dazzling Metallics </b>in the center of my palette.</div>
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I then squirted 6 quarter size puddles of <b>Traditions Glazing Medium</b> onto my palette.</div>
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I mixed all 3 together with my palette knife.</div>
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I applied the mixture to the frame using a<b> press and lift motion </b>with the <b>sponge brush.</b></div>
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I repeatedly <b>stamped the cork</b> around the frame.</div>
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I knew it was the<b> perfect surface </b>to<b> adapt </b>Lynne's <b>FAT Pilgrim</b> design to.</div>
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Antique Gold, Antique White, Burnt Orange, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Buttermilk, Country Red, Graphite, Lamp Black, Marigold, Milk Chocolate, Slate Grey, Titanium Snow White, Warm Beige<br />
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To refresh your memory this is what the gourd looked like prior to painting the facial details.</div>
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After I had painted the<b> facial features</b> and had the<b> beard base coated </b></div>
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I realized I needed some type of<b> "brim" for the hat </b>to make my gourd look more like a<b> Pilgrim.</b></div>
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I decided to use<b> QuickWood</b> to make the<b> hat brim.</b></div>
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<b>Quick Wood</b></div>
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It fully cures in 24 hours.</div>
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<b>With that being said I needed all 20 minutes to get the brim made and attached!</b></div>
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I first<b> flattened </b>out the piece of <b>QuickWood </b>I had cut.</div>
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I used a water glass to cut a <b>small circle </b>which was about 6" wide. </div>
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I then used a <b>smaller glass </b>to cut out an <b>inner circle</b>.</div>
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This is where it got <b>REAL TRICKY!</b></div>
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I put the <b>"brim"</b> over the top of the gourd.</div>
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Because the<b> QUICKWOOD</b> was still in the pliable state it started to<b> STRETCH!</b></div>
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<b>I could have used and extra pair of hands at this point!</b></div>
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I ended cutting about a 1" piece of <b>QuickWood. </b></div>
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I formed several pea size balls.</div>
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I used the<b> pea size balls to support </b>under the brim while I was <b>smoothing and attaching</b> the brim from above.</div>
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By this point the<b> QuickWood</b> was really starting to set so I REALLY had to work fast!</div>
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I finally managed to <b>get it on</b> and<b> remove the tiny balls </b>under the<b> rim</b> that I had used for<b> support.</b></div>
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Here is my <b>PILGRIM </b>with his<b> </b>hat which I painted <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I then<b> transferred t</b>he remaining details to the gourd with<b> graphite.</b></div>
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The<b> Pilgrims coat</b> was washed with<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div>
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I painted right over the <b>arms, turkey and banner.</b></div>
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I used a <b>#14 floater </b>to do the first<b> wash</b> of<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div>
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I then used my <b>1" domed sash brush </b>to lightly<b> stipple</b> the wash as I went along.</div>
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This technique is used to<b> blend and soften</b> your wash.</div>
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It is important to <b>dry completely</b> between each wash so that you do not lift the paint.</div>
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The more <b>soft layers of washes</b> you apply, the more<b> blended and softer</b> the coat will look.</div>
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The Pilgrims collar is washed<b> White.</b></div>
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I<b> shaded </b>between the<b> collar top </b>and <b>beard</b> with a mix of <b>Burnt Umber</b> and <b>Graphite</b> ( 1:1)</div>
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I completed the beard by using the tip of a<b> #2 floater</b> loaded with <b>White.</b></div>
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I pulled the hairs out around <b>face, mustache and beard.</b></div>
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I then switched to a<b> #4 floater</b> for some thicker strands.</div>
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Completed <b>beard.</b></div>
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I painted a heavy <b>Buttermilk </b>wash on the <b>turkey, cuffs, hands and banner </b>.</div>
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The turkey is a wash of<b> Milk Chocolate.</b></div>
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Shading around the<b> wing and top</b> of head is <b>Burnt Sienna.</b></div>
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<b>Snood </b>( fleshy stuff under beak) is <b>Country Red.</b></div>
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<b>Beak</b> is <b>Marigold.</b></div>
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I then <b>wet the areas </b>of the turkey where you see the<b> spots.</b></div>
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I then picked up some <b>Burnt Umber</b> on the tip of a <b>#4 floater.</b></div>
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I <b>dotted the paint </b>on the<b> WET</b> areas.</div>
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You will start to see the<b> paint bleed out.</b></div>
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You can use your <b>finger </b>or a<b> mop </b>to smudge the<b> spots.</b></div>
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The<b> legs </b>are painted with <b>Marigold.</b></div>
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When dry add <b>Burnt Orange</b> stripes.</div>
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The banner is washed with <b>Antique White.</b></div>
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I then <b>transferred</b> the <b>scripture verse.</b></div>
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Close up of finished Pilgrim face.</div>
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Finished Fat Pilgrim</div>
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He looks wonderful displayed in an old wood bowl with some bittersweet added.</div>
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This surface measures 12 1/4" x 7"</div>
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Here you can see the Pilgrims britches and shoes.</div>
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I attached my <b>Fat Pilgrim </b>to a grapevine wreath.</div>
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Completed<b> Fat Pilgrim</b> Wreath.</div>
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I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint this<br />
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Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!</div>
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<br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-77360851437689895362019-07-18T11:11:00.001-05:002023-09-27T07:53:03.760-05:00Thyme to show you The ARTIST<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The truth is it has been one long spring / early summer </div>
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as I have been sick with pneumonia for nearly 8 weeks.</div>
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The good news is after 3 separate courses of antibiotics I am finally starting to feel better.</div>
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Let's step inside my <b>STUDIO</b> to see what I have been painting.</div>
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Today I wanted to show you a project called </div>
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Design by<b> Lynne Andrews</b></div>
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<b>My surface is a wood cut out measuring 23" high x 9 wide</b></div>
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Buttermilk, Flesh Tone, Black, Burnt Umber, Country Red, White, Colonial Green, Bittersweet Chocolate, Burnt Sienna, Hauser Medium Green, Raw Sienna, Plantation Pine, Antique Gold Deep, Mustard Seed, Golden Straw, Antique Gold </div>
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Shimmering Silver</div>
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I prepared my surface by lightly<b> sanding it.</b></div>
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I began by painting the <b>face a</b>nd <b>beret.</b></div>
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I used Lynn Andrews new <b>floater series brushes and stipplers.</b></div>
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The large brush you see in the picture is a <b>Jack Richeson Domed Sash Brush.</b></div>
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I added a <b>White </b>wash over the <b>Buttermilk </b>already on the <b>beard </b>and <b>mustache.</b></div>
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I used my<b> domed sash brush </b>to <b>mop </b>and<b> blend.</b></div>
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When dry I<b> floated</b> around the outside of the <b>mustache</b> with<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div>
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The <b>painting</b> that the ARTIST is holding starts with a <b>Buttermilk </b>background.</div>
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The <b>easel </b>is <b>Burnt Umber</b> highlighted with<b> Buttermilk.</b></div>
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I did a wash of<b> Colonial Green </b>in the upper left corner, </div>
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<b>mopping</b> downward as I went along to extend the color.</div>
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The <b>centers </b>of the sunflowers are <b>Burnt Umber</b>.</div>
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I mopped them heavily so they would appear muted.</div>
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Next I added a wash of<b> Plantation Pine </b>leaves and stems to the ARTISTS <b>painting.</b></div>
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I did this <b>lightly</b> just to imply they are there.</div>
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The <b>petals</b> on the sunflowers are <b>Antique Gold </b>with a touch of <b>Mustard Seed.</b></div>
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The <b>diamonds</b> are a wash of <b>Soft Black.</b></div>
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The <b>coat</b> is washed with <b>Burnt Sienna.</b></div>
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I<b> mopped heavily</b> with each wash.</div>
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I <b>dried</b> after each wash.</div>
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The <b>shading </b>on the coat is done with<b> Bittersweet Chocolate.</b></div>
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<b>Highlighted </b>areas of the<b> coat </b>are done with the #8 scumbler and <b>Buttermilk.</b></div>
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The<b> fur </b>on the coat is first base coated with <b>Buttermilk.</b></div>
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If you notice the<b> collar</b> I used the<b> #8 scumbler </b>to stipple the edges of the <b>fur t</b>o give it a </div>
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The <b>fur</b> is then washed with<b> Raw Sienna</b> where<b> shading </b>would occur.</div>
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I added a little<b> Golden Straw</b> randomly on the fur.</div>
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I added some <b>White</b> highlights to brighten areas.</div>
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The <b>fur</b> on the <b>collar</b>, <b>cuffs </b>and <b>bottom </b>of coat are done in the same manner.</div>
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Once I had completed all the <b>fur </b>areas I used the tip of a<b> #4 floater </b>to add individual lines of <b>Buttermilk </b>to make the<b> fur edges</b> even more <b>fuzzy.</b></div>
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I have also painted the<b> mittens.</b></div>
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I have also started painting all the<b> crows Lamp Black.</b></div>
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<b></b>I added <b>White</b> feathers to the <b>wings.</b></div>
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The <b>eyes </b>and<b> beaks</b> are<b> Mustard Seed.</b> </div>
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The<b> feet</b> and other <b>fine details</b> are drawn in with a<b> Rotring Pen.</b></div>
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I have now started painting the<b> brushes </b>in the<b> ARTIST'S </b>hand.</div>
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There are at least 15 paint brushes to paint on this surface along with many other small details!</div>
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6 brushes painted so far!</div>
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I have started painting the<b> baske</b>t and its<b> contents.</b></div>
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I have painted the <b>centers</b> of the<b> sunflowers </b>and s<b>tems.</b></div>
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I am working on the <b>black check cloth.</b></div>
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I am working on the <b>sunflowers</b> in the basket.</div>
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Close up view of <b>basket.</b></div>
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I created the <b>texture </b>on the basket by using a<b> graining tool.</b></div>
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I am now adding some <b>shading </b>detail to <b>basket </b>and <b>sunflowers.</b></div>
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The <b>wagon bottom</b> is painted<b> Colonial Green</b>. </div>
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When dry I added alternating<b> checks </b>with<b> Lamp Black.</b></div>
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The <b>oval</b> is painted <b>Buttermilk.</b></div>
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<b>Shading </b>around the<b> oval </b>is done with <b>Burnt Sienna.</b></div>
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<b>Shading </b>on the <b>coat </b>around the pockets and next to fur is done with <b>Bittersweet Chocolate.</b></div>
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Close up of basket so far.</div>
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I later decided they were a bit small and enlarged them.</div>
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I am continuing to paint the brushes, rag, tubes of paint in the wagon.</div>
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I have transferred the lines for the paint rag in the wagon.</div>
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I used <b>Colonial Gree</b>n for the paint rag.</div>
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The rag is shaded lightly with <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I<b> transferred </b>the <b>lettering </b>to the <b>oval shape.</b></div>
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I am now painting the <b>brushes</b> in the basket.</div>
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So much detail!</div>
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Close up of basket.</div>
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I still have more<b> paint brushes</b> to add!</div>
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I have finished painting the remaining <b>brushes.</b></div>
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After looking at this picture I decided that the <b>wheels on the wagon </b></div>
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I enlarged the wheels on the wagon a little.</div>
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I like them better!</div>
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I have attached the <b>base </b>to the <b>ARTIST</b></div>
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I took<b> pliers</b> and cut the <b>handles</b> on several old<b> paint brushes</b> to make them shorter.</div>
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I took an empty<b> plastic paint storage cup</b> and poured some <b>Mustard Seed</b> into it.</div>
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so the paint was <b>spilling out of it and down the front of the wood base </b>of the Santa. </div>
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I attached the cup with glue that I had spread on the base.</div>
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When the paint reached the bottom of the base I put my <b>blow dryer </b>on a <b>low setting</b> </div>
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<b>dried the paint to keep it from spreading.</b></div>
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I <b>glued</b> another<b> plastic paint storage cup </b>to the <b>right side of the base.</b></div>
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I added the paint brushes to the cup.</div>
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I <b>squirted </b>a small puddle of <b>Country Red </b>paint in front of the paint cup </div>
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Back view of the <b>ARTIST</b></div>
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Today I wanted to show you a project </div>
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This project can be found in </div>
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new book</div>
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<b>ABUNDANTLY BLESSED</b></div>
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The whale plaque measures 22 1/2" long X 7 1/2" wide</div>
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Antique Gold, Antique Green, Antique White, Blue Mist, Burnt Umber, Buttermilk, Cool White, deep Midnight Blue, French Grey Blue, Grey Storm, Lamp Black, Plantation Pine, Rockwood Red, Slate Grey, Spiced Pumpkin, Yellow Ochre</div>
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I began by lightly sanding the whale.</div>
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Next I applied </div>
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I began by base coating with the first coat of <b>Lamp Black. </b>Let dry.</div>
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I sanded again and then base coated with a second coat of <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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Next I <b>transferred</b> the<b> OVAL</b> shape only on to the whale.</div>
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I used Lynne Andrews new<b> Floaters</b> to paint this project.</div>
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I really loved painting with them!</div>
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I mop between washes with a <b>Jack Richeson Sash Brush</b> ( Pictured above)</div>
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I used a #14 floater to wash the<b> OVAL </b>with <b>Antique White.</b><br />
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I began at the top and used a #8 floater to wash in the sky with<b> Deep Midnight Blue.</b></div>
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I used the <b>sash brush </b>to blend and soften between washes. </div>
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I then dried and repeated wash.</div>
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I washed the ocean in <b>French Grey Blue.</b></div>
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The grassy areas are washed in<b> Plantation Pine </b>with a #4 floater.</div>
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When dry I did a wash of <b>Antique Green</b> on the top of the grass.</div>
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I dry brushed the<b> clouds </b>in with a #6 stippler in <b>Cool White.</b></div>
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When dry I did a wash of<b> Cool White</b> over the<b> clouds</b>. I mopped and blended well.</div>
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I then started to work on the <b>buildings.</b></div>
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<b>Fresh Fish,</b> <b>Dining </b>and <b>Tavern</b>.</div>
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The <b>chimney rocks </b>are a mix of<b> Black</b>,<b> Cool White,</b> <b>Burnt Umber</b> and <b>Slate Grey</b>.</div>
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The<b> ship </b>is washed in<b> Burnt Umber.</b></div>
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I<b> mopped t</b>o<b> blend</b> and<b> soften </b>wash.</div>
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I added <b>additional washes</b> of<b> Burnt Umber</b> to the<b> ship</b> to get desired depth of color.</div>
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The floats on top of ship are <b>Lamp Black</b>. I used <b>Cool White </b>to highlight.</div>
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The<b> sails</b> were first washed with <b>Buttermilk</b> then mopped.</div>
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I <b>mopped</b> to <b>soften </b>and <b>blend.</b></div>
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I <b>floated </b>around the<b> masts</b> with a combination of <b>Burnt Umber</b> and <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I painted in the<b> mast posts </b>with <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I transferred the<b> posts </b>behind the buildings lightly.</div>
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Close up showing<b> posts </b>behind buildings added.</div>
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I added <b>shading </b>and <b>highlighting </b>to all the<b> buildings.</b></div>
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I added the <b>shingles</b> to the<b> house </b>and <b>roof </b>with the <b>Rotring Pen.</b></div>
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I transferred the remaining<b> outside design </b>to the surface using white transfer paper.</div>
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All elements on the<b> black background </b>with the exception of the banner got a <b>Buttermilk </b>wash.</div>
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The banner was washed with <b>Antique White. </b>I used the <b>mop </b>to soften and blend.</div>
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I am working on the <b>pelican.</b></div>
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Continuing to work on the back ground design.</div>
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I have added the <b>rope</b>, <b>anchor</b> and <b>sea gull</b>.</div>
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Close up of left side.</div>
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I used a ruler and the Roetring Pen to add the<b> rigging</b> to the posts behind buildings.</div>
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I transferred the<b> lettering </b>to the banner.</div>
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Working on the lettering.</div>
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I have now added the<b> rigging</b> on the <b>ship.</b></div>
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I have painted the <b>pelican </b>on the right side and added the <b>lettering.</b></div>
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Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-23954363221154809852019-02-18T16:43:00.001-06:002023-09-27T07:59:04.454-05:00Thyme to show you a Warm and Wooly Mitten Box<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I wanted to show you a project </div>
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<b>Warm and Wooly Mitten Box</b></div>
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Design by Cynthia Erekson</div>
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We have not had much<b> snow</b> this winter on Cape Cod</div>
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we did get a few inches of the <b>"white stuff" </b>last night. </div>
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So I guess I completed this project just in time to store my mittens and keep them handy.</div>
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This design can be found in the February 2011 Issue of Paint Works</div>
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This box measures about 15 1/2" X 6 1/2" X 7"</div>
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Lets step inside my <b>STUDIO </b>and get started</div>
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<b>My Palette</b></div>
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Antique Maroon, Antique Teal, Antique White, Autumn Red, Black Green, Brandy Wine, Buttermilk, Calico Red, Colonial Green, Dark Chocolate, Honey Brown, Lamp Black, Light Buttermilk, Milk Chocolate, Warm White</div>
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I began by applying <b>Multi Purpose Sealer</b> to all outside surfaces of the box.</div>
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I used a large <b>American Decor Brush</b> to apply sealer.</div>
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I let the sealer dry then lightly sanded my surface. </div>
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Wipe any dust.</div>
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I <b>base coated</b> the outside of the box with 2 coats of<b> Autumn Red.</b></div>
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I <b>base coated </b>the bottom of the box with <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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The <b>knob</b> is first base coated with<b> Antique Teal </b>and then<b> Lamp Black.</b></div>
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On the top of the box I measured and drew a line 1 1/2" from all edges to create a<b> wide border.</b></div>
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I randomly<b> dry brushed Calico Red </b>onto the <b>top border </b>and <b>sides of the box.</b></div>
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This<b> brighter color</b> adds more depth to the<b> wood graining </b>that we will be doing.</div>
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I painted a coat of <b>Antique Teal </b>over the <b>Autumn Red </b></div>
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Mix a glaze with a quarter size puddle of <b>Black Green, 3 drops of Lamp Black, 6 quarter size puddles of Glaze Medium 1 drop of Black Green and 3 good squirts of Extender.</b></div>
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The <b>glaze</b> should just cover the base coat and look slightly bubbly.</div>
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I worked quickly with my <b>palette knife </b>held in a <b>vertical position</b>. </div>
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I used a<b> press and lift motion</b> repeatedly in the glaze all along sides of box lid. </div>
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I used the <b>sponge brush </b>to press glaze onto the <b>center rectangle</b> of the lid.</div>
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I then pulled my <b>graining tool</b> quickly thru the glaze.</div>
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I wiped my tool on a paper towel and once again<b> pulled the tool </b>thru the glaze. </div>
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I <b>pressed the glaze</b> onto the entire<b> outer border.</b></div>
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I again used my<b> palette knife</b> in a <b>press and lift motion </b>all along the <b>outside border.</b></div>
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I <b>moved quickly </b>around the lid and <b>angled the knife </b>at the corners.</div>
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Let dry completely before proceeding!</div>
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Close up of the cover grain work.</div>
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The sides of the box are wood grained as well in much the same manner.</div>
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I<b> measured and taped </b>off a <b>1/2" border </b>around the <b>top of the box.</b></div>
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I <b>measured and applied</b> a 1/2" wide <b>Lamp Black</b> border </div>
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around the <b>lid top</b> as well as the<b> top</b> and <b>bottom edges</b> of the box.</div>
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I also <b>measured and taped off</b> the 1/8" border on <b>lid rectangle. </b></div>
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I again used a small <b>stencil brush</b> to <b>dry brush </b>this border with<b> Honey Brown.</b></div>
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I painted the inside of the box <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I used a small<b> stencil brush </b> to dry brush<b> Lamp Black</b> along the edges of the <b>box lid.</b></div>
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I used an <b>awl </b>to punch random sections of the box <b>creating groupings of wormholes.</b></div>
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I also used a rasp to remove some paint from the corners and edges of the box to distress them.</div>
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In order to<b> mellow the color </b>of the box some </div>
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I mixed <b>Honey Brown</b> with some <b>Staining and Antiquing Medium</b></div>
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I brushed the "antique mixture" on to the box to tone the color down.</div>
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I transferred the<b> oval design</b> to the box and base coated it with <b>Honey Brown.</b></div>
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Once that area had<b> dried</b> I used a<b> horizontal motion</b> and <b>lightly sanded</b> the area.</div>
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Next I painted the sheep.</div>
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I used a small detail brush to line the branches, leaves and other tiny details.</div>
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"These sweet and peaceful sheep were inspired by a piece of Early American chalk ware. These 18th and 19th century figurines were molded from plaster of Paris and painted in a primitive style. It is thought that the designs were taken from decorative Staffordshire figures and other forms of pottery popular at the time. " </div>
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I <b>covered the oval area</b> and lightly spattered the box with <b>Lamp Black</b></div>
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Pour a<b> quarter size</b> puddle of paint on your palette. </div>
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Dip your stencil brush in H20 and dab on paper towel. </div>
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Swirl your brush in the paint and use a palette knife to flick the bristles, pulling them toward you with your palette knife.</div>
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I used a <b>lettering brush </b>to do the checks around the oval center in<b> Black Green.</b></div>
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Place another check halfway between each of these checks. Continue to divide the available space in each section in 1/2 . The checks fit perfectly!</div>
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I applied several coats of <b>Dura Clear Varnish </b>to complete my project.</div>
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Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-83979309554989247142019-01-26T12:04:00.001-06:002023-09-27T08:02:03.263-05:00Thyme for A Truckload of JOY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the holidays I was so busy painting that I got really behind with my BLOGGING!</div>
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Today </div>
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<b>A Truckload of JOY</b></div>
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<b>My Palette</b></div>
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Snow White, Zinc, Watermelon Slice, Santa Red, Forest Green, Foliage Green, Tuscan Red, Lamp Black</div>
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Serene, Relic, Everlasting White</div>
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I decided to <b>SUPER Size </b>this design.</div>
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I sized it to 2' x 3'.</div>
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I began by mixing <b>DecoArt Multi Purpose Sealer</b> (1):(1) </div>
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I <b>base coated</b> my surface with this mix using a</div>
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I let that <b>dry well.</b></div>
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I then <b>buffed lightly </b>with<b> fine sand paper </b>to smoothen any raised grain.</div>
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I then applied a top coat of <b>Serene ( no sealer added).</b></div>
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<b>Let dry.</b></div>
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I then used a<b> "chip brush"</b> to streak <b>Everlasting White </b>over my surface.</div>
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To do this I began along <b>one side edge of the board</b> and <b>streaked</b> all the way across. </div>
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I then r<b>otated the board </b>and <b>streaked </b>from the opposite side.</div>
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When dry I <b>transferred the pattern </b>to the surface.</div>
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The <b>first layers of color</b> (underpainting) </div>
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to define the <b>basic shapes</b> and <b>spaces of the composition.</b></div>
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They also provide an <b>even reflective background</b> for the more<b> transparent colors </b>which follow.</div>
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Next I <b>base coated</b> the <b>letters</b></div>
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In this step the letters <b>look streaky</b> but the color evens out in the next step.</div>
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In the next step I painted the individual sections of the truck with brush mixes of <b>Watermelon Slice </b>+ <b>White. </b></div>
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I painted the <b>lighter pink hues</b> on the <b>door, and fender.</b> </div>
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The<b> hood, bed, cab roof </b>are <b>darker pink.</b></div>
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When completing the letters the color value changed from <b>Zinc (dark gray)</b> at the<b> top </b>to a lighter gray mixture of <b>Zinc + White</b> (2): (1) at the<b> bottom </b>of each letter. </div>
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I then used a "chip brush" to drag streaks of <b>White</b> over the <b>completed letters.</b></div>
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Next I filled in the <b>tree shape </b>with thinned <b>White.</b></div>
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I put a piece of<b> painters tape</b> along the <b>edge of the truck bed </b>for this step.</div>
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I used an <b>angled stiff brush </b>to give shape to the <b>tree branches.</b></div>
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The <b>tree</b> and <b>wreath </b>were painted using a mix of<b> Forest Green and Foliage Green.</b></div>
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I brushed a thin wash of<b> White</b> onto the<b> door window, windshield, rear window and headlamp.</b></div>
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I dry brushed on the <b>White</b> highlights.</div>
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I spattered flecks of snow using <b>White</b> all over my piece.</div>
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I gathered some <b>wreath making supplies.</b></div>
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<b>A Truckload of JOY</b></div>
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When I was shopping at</div>
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I was immediately fascinated by some new ornament patterns </div>
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that she and her good friend <b>Shara Reiner</b> got together to play</div>
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before you knew it they were sculpting Shara's whimsical characters using<b> QuickWood.</b> </div>
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With some playing and brainstorming<b> "SharaJane" </b>was born.</div>
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<b>SharaJane</b> is a line of designs that is a little bit Shara and a little bit Jane.</div>
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I just KNEW I had to try making some of these ornaments!</div>
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The problem was deciding which ones I wanted to try!</div>
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I wanted them ALL!</div>
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Lets step inside my<b> STUDIO </b>and see what I chose!</div>
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Country Red, Deep Burgundy, Foliage Green, Hauser Medium Green, Lamp Black Plantation Pine, Tangelo Orange, Warm White, Zinc, Blue harbor, Bright Salmon, Evergreen, Indian Turquoise, Raw Sienna, Snow White, Soft Black Spiced Pumpkin.</div>
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I decided on the <b>Holly Snow Lady </b>as my first project.</div>
I did it<b> Shara's Way </b>& <b>Jane's Way!</b><br />
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I began by first<b> removing the top</b> of the ornaments.<br />
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Aren't they adorable? I know you want to try some!<br />
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<b>Rosemary Reynolds </b>and <b>DecoArt </b><br />
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Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-75587662665414182842018-09-26T22:17:00.002-05:002023-09-27T08:06:34.105-05:00Thyme to show you The Pilgrims<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I found this surface for $5.00 at a recent yard sale.</div>
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It measures 24" tall x 19" wide.</div>
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I had the perfect design that I wanted to paint on it.</div>
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<b>Amy Mogish</b></div>
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<b>THE PILGRIMS</b></div>
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Lets step inside my <b>STUDIO</b> !</div>
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<b>My Palette</b></div>
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Antique Gold, Burnt Orange, Burnt Umber, Cocoa, Country Red, Delane's Dark Flesh, Fiery Red, Flesh Tone, Graphite, Honey Brown, Lamp Black, Light Buttermilk, Milk Chocolate, Neutral Grey, sapphire, Slate, Grey, Soft Black, Tangelo Orange, Tangerine, Titanium White</div>
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I prepared my surface using a <b>sponge brush</b> to apply 2 coats of <b>Soft Black.</b></div>
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I used a <b>"press and lift " </b>motion with the <b>sponge brush </b>to coat the entire surface.</div>
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This will give your surface a <b>slight texture.</b></div>
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Once you have applied<b> 2 coats of paint </b>you can go back with your sponge brush and </div>
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This would include such areas as the<b> face</b> or any other area with <b>fine details.</b></div>
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originally painted this design on a</div>
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<b> Brides Oval Carry All Bentwood Box.</b></div>
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This design lends itself to so many surfaces the possibilities are endless!</div>
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You could easily paint each of <b>The Pilgrims</b> as <b>separate portraits.</b>.....which I had been thinking about!</div>
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(Until this surface came along!)</div>
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I also like to use the <b>Scharff Moon Brushes</b> for <b>dry brushing</b> as well.</div>
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It just depends on the area I am covering which brush I choose.</div>
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I <b>enlarged </b>the design to fit my surface.</div>
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The pattern is <b>transferred </b>to the surface using a <b>white graphite paper.</b></div>
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I began with the<b> initial base coat</b> using<b> Light Buttermilk.</b></div>
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Because my surface was so large I had to fill in some area's with<b> "extra's.</b></div>
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<b>This is your chance to make your piece "unique" and add some of your own touches!</b></div>
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I <b>paint and shade</b> mostly using <b>Ultra Round Brushes.</b></div>
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Their <b>pointed tip</b> make them perfect for getting in the smallest of spots.</div>
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I prefer to apply my color values using a <b>series of washes </b>until I reach the<b> desired depth of color.</b></div>
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I <b>mop</b> between each wash then use my<b> blow dryer</b> to be sure it is dry before adding the next wash.</div>
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<b>If you try to add another layer of color when your paint is still wet you are going to lift the paint!</b></div>
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I drew in my own<b> large pumpkin</b> that<b> The Pilgrim</b> is holding.</div>
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I base coated the <b>pumpkin </b>using <b>Burnt Orange.</b></div>
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After I had the <b>base coating</b> and<b> shading</b> on the <b>pumpkin</b> done I <b>dry brushed</b> the <b>highlights</b> on.</div>
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To <b>fill in the area</b> below the <b>large pumpkin</b> I drew in<b> 2 smaller pumpkins</b> and painted them.</div>
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I just used some of the paints that I had on my palette to paint them.</div>
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I plan to hang this piece in my dining room where </div>
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I have a couple of<b> primitive portraits </b>that I have painted. </div>
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I decided to<b> change the eyes </b>of <b>The Pilgrims </b>to give them a little<b> more realistic look </b>yet I still wanted to maintain the over all <b>whimsical look </b>of Amy's design.</div>
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I began with the woman <b>Pilgrim.</b></div>
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I began by first <b>shading</b> </div>
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aside the <b>nose </b>, under <b>eyes</b>, above<b> lip</b>, <b>center of nose, </b>bottom of <b>chin </b>and center of <b>neck </b>using<b> Delane's Dark Flesh.</b></div>
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I then created <b>eye sockets </b>using<b> Delane's Dark Flesh</b></div>
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I base coated the eyes with<b> Light Buttermilk.</b></div>
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I painted the<b> iris</b> with<b> Honey Brown.</b></div>
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The<b> pupil</b> is <b>Lamp Black.</b><br />
I lined the <b>top of the eye</b> with <b>Honey Brown.</b></div>
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I added a <b>tiny highlight </b>to the<b> eye</b> with<b> Light Buttermilk.</b></div>
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I added the <b>eyebrows</b> with a tiny <b>liner brush.</b></div>
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I have now added the <b>"homespun lines </b>to the female Pilgrims <b>collar </b>with <b>Burnt Orange.</b></div>
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I added <b>blush</b> to her cheeks with a "float of <b>Burnt Orange</b>".</div>
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I<b> deepened the shading</b> with a touch of <b>Country Red.</b></div>
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I first base coated her<b> hair</b> with <b>Soft Black</b>.</div>
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I then added the <b>highlights </b>to her<b> hair </b>with<b> Honey Brown.</b></div>
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I have also added the <b>stitching details </b>to the<b> collar</b> and <b>hat </b>with<b> Soft Black</b></div>
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I have added the initial base coats to the <b>male Pilgrim</b> and also the <b>pie.</b></div>
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After <b>base coating </b>the <b>pie </b>and the additional<b> pumpkins </b>I knew that I would need to add some sort of filler in the area below them.</div>
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I dry brushed <b>shading</b> and <b>highlights </b>to define the female Pilgrims <b>arms,</b> under the <b>collar</b> and <b>around the pie.</b></div>
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The <b>pie dish</b> was initially base coated with <b>Sapphire.</b></div>
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I used a<b> Scharff Texture -It </b>brush to highlight the <b>center of the pie plate</b> with <b>Light Buttermilk.</b></div>
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I then added a<b> wash </b>of<b> Sapphire</b> over the <b>pie dish. </b>I used <b>Soft Black </b>to<b> shade</b> both the<b> pie crust</b> and the <b>dish. </b>I added<b> highlights </b>to the<b> crust </b>with <b>Light Buttermilk. </b>I then added a <b>wash</b> over the<b> crust</b> with <b>Honey Brown. </b>I added some <b>crumbs </b>to the top of the pie with<b> Light Buttermilk.</b></div>
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At this point I was wishing I had a fresh baked apple pie in my oven cooking so I could stop for a coffee break!</div>
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So now it is time to give the male Pilgrim a face!</div>
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But first I decided to add some<b> bittersweet vines</b> along the bottom of the design to fill in that area.</div>
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I painted the male Pilgrim's<b> eyes </b>and<b> nose</b> pretty much the same way as the females.</div>
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His<b> beard </b>and <b>hair </b>are undercoated with<b> Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I then added the <b>hair</b>, <b>mustache</b> and<b> beard </b>over the<b> Lamp Black</b> using a liner brush and<b> Graphite.</b></div>
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I then started adding some <b>hairs</b> using<b> Neutral Grey</b> and finally some using<b> Slate Grey.</b></div>
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I painted his <b>hair</b> in the same manner.</div>
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I<b> highlighted </b>the<b> hat</b> and <b>cape </b>with some <b>Neutral Grey</b> then <b>further highlighted</b> it with <b>Slate Grey.</b></div>
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I added the <b>buckle</b> on his<b> hat</b> with <b>Bright Brass,</b> and shaded it with <b>Soft Black.</b></div>
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An<b> Amy Mogish </b>design would not be complete unless you added some <b>bakers twine.</b></div>
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<b>AND now it's thyme to paint a duck!</b></div>
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Close up of<b> The Pilgrims</b> and <b>The Duck!</b></div>
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I changed the location of the<b> sheep</b> in the design and of course added more<b> bakers twine </b>and a <b>crow.</b></div>
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It looks like we now need to paint a <b>chicken!</b></div>
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This is such a fun design!</div>
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Close up view of <b>pumpkins</b> and <b>bittersweet.</b></div>
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I have painted the <b>chicken.</b></div>
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I used a reproduction </div>
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Lets step inside my<b> STUDIO </b>and get started!<br />
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Blue Haze Light, Camel, Graphite, Lamp Black, Bleached Sand, Ice Blue, Raw Sienna<br />
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I began by lightly <b>sanding</b> my surface and then removing any dust.</div>
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I use the <b>broad flat side of a 2" sponge brush </b>heavily loaded with paint.</div>
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I then <b>"press and lift"</b> the paint on to my surface.</div>
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I then go back over the surface <b>pressing the brush</b><br />
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This is <b>important </b>especially in the areas that you will be painting your design.</div>
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It will make detail painting easier!</div>
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The<b> box sides</b> can be left coarser.</div>
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I then<b> squeeze </b>it on a paper towel to remove<b> excess water.</b></div>
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I then dipped my sponge in <b>Ice Blue.</b></div>
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I lightly <b>pounced the sponge </b>over all outer surfaces for<b> subtle mottling.</b></div>
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I let the box <b>dry well.</b></div>
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I<b> measured in 1" </b>from all sides on both sections of the top.</div>
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I painted the 1" borders with<b> Graphite </b>leaving some background color showing through.</div>
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Next, I loaded a small stencil brush with<b> Graphite.</b></div>
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I scrubbed the brush on a paper towel to remove most of the paint.</div>
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I then lightly <b>scrubbed the brush</b> on the <b>outer edges </b>and <b>hinges </b>on top of the lid sections.</div>
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I added some <b>soft darker areas </b>to the lower box shading at the<b> corners</b>, <b>edges </b>and <b>bottom of legs.</b> </div>
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I let the box <b>dry completely</b> then lightly spattered it with thinned <b>Graphite.</b></div>
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I began by transferring the <b>ground </b>and <b>water </b>lines to the surface.</div>
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I then started to paint the <b>"angler" a</b>nd add other details.</div>
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Adding<b> foliage </b>to tree and the weeds.</div>
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Close up of stenciled side of box.</div>
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I base coated the 2 trout with <b>Lamp Black</b> plus<b> Graphite.</b></div>
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I used<b> thinned paint </b>and left some raw wood showing.</div>
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I<b> heavily sanded</b> edges and across body to wear off streaks of paint.</div>
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I applied the medium to the back of the label .</div>
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I then dabbed a wash of <b>Raw Sienna, </b>here and there on label to age it.</div>
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I had this wonderful<b> </b></div>
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I measured all the <b>insides</b> of my box.</div>
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I cut all the pieces to fit using a <b>paper cutter.</b></div>
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to adhere the paper to the <b>insides of the box.</b></div>
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Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-86458651107098761142018-06-27T11:36:00.000-05:002018-06-27T11:36:26.601-05:00Thyme to show you a Sailor Boy Banner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted to paint something <b>Red, White & Blue.</b></div>
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<b>My Palette </b></div>
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Deep Midnight Blue, Uniform Blue, Heritage Brick. Antique Maroon, Khaki Tan, Warm Beige, Tomato Red, Antique White, Buttermilk, Light Buttermilk, Bleached Sand, Antique Gold, Blue Harbor, Dusty Rose, Terra Coral, Lamp Black, Milk Chocolate, Burnt Umber</div>
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I began by first <b>lightly sanding</b> my piece then removing the dust. </div>
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I have painted the necktie with<b> Heritage Brick. </b></div>
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I shaded with<b> Antique Maroon</b> and highlighted with<b> Tomato Red.</b></div>
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I am now working on the <b>collar.</b></div>
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The <b>"Kit" </b>to this project came with a burlap flag banner.</div>
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However I decided to <b>make a few changes</b> to the<b> project </b>to personalize it.</div>
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I began by first cutting a <b>strip of fabric</b> from some <b>heavy muslin.</b></div>
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I then dry my<b> "grungy fabric" </b>on a cookie sheet in a <b>200 degree </b>oven.</div>
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I decided to attach the<b> burlap flag banner</b></div>
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<b>Rosemary Reynolds</b> and <b>DecoArt </b></div>
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<b>Thank you DecoArt!</b></div>
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<br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-57251344667292391592018-06-06T09:27:00.000-05:002018-06-06T09:27:40.904-05:00Thyme to show you Catch of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Design</div>
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<b>Cynthia Erekson</b></div>
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The </div>
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<b>"Dummy Boards" </b></div>
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were first brought to this country in Colonial Times.</div>
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Cut from flat boards, </div>
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these whimsical figures were painted to resemble men, women or children. </div>
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They were free standing</div>
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and</div>
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were often placed near a fire place with their backs</div>
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to the wall to serve </div>
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as a presence in an empty room.</div>
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<b>My Palette</b></div>
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<b><a href="https://decoart.com/americana/acrylics">DecoArt Americana Acrylics</a></b></div>
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Deep Midnight Blue, Dove Grey, Neutral Grey, Slate Grey, Graphite, Heritage Brick, Dusty Rose, Burnt Sienna, Victorian Blue, Antique Maroon, Warm White, Lamp Black, True Ochre, Milk Chocolate</div>
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I began by first sanding my surface. </div>
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Next I sealed my wood with </div>
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I let the wood dry.</div>
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I applied 2 <b>base coats </b>of <b>Deep Midnight Blue.</b></div>
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<b>Dry well</b> between each coat.</div>
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I then<b> transferred</b> the <b>main design lines </b>to the board.</div>
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I base coated the<b> hat, cuffs</b> and <b>pants </b>with <b>Dove Grey.</b></div>
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I shaded these areas with a mix</div>
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The <b>hat brim,</b> and<b> boots </b>are base coated in <b>Graphite.</b></div>
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The entire </div>
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They <b>hold a lot of water </b></div>
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their <b>pointed tip</b> make it easier to get into smaller areas.</div>
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I always use<b> separate brushes</b> for<b> base coating</b> and <b>floating.</b></div>
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This insures that you have a nice<b> chisel edge</b> on the brushes you use to<b> float.</b></div>
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When floating I like to apply s<b>everal washes of color</b> to achieve my<b> desired value.</b></div>
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I always have<b> 2 containers</b> of <b>water </b>on my table when I paint.</div>
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One container is for <b>rinsing my brushes</b>, </div>
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the small glass dish contains <b>CLEAN WATER</b></div>
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You will never get a good float if you are using<b> muddy water</b> from your brush basin.</div>
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I have painted the Captains <b>eyes.</b></div>
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I am now working on the<b> jacket.</b></div>
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I used both <b>Moon Brushes</b> and <b>Stain-It Brushes </b>to do the jacket.</div>
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The <b>jacket</b> is heavily <b>dry brushed</b> using <b>Victorian Blue</b> to highlight it.</div>
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The<b> Deep Midnight Blue </b>I used to<b> base coat the surface</b> now becomes the <b>shading.</b></div>
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I am now working on the <b>beard.</b></div>
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I base coated <b>lobster </b>with<b> Heritage Brick </b>and a small touch of<b> Dusty Rose.</b></div>
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Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-31838012767808169232018-05-27T16:45:00.002-05:002018-05-27T16:45:38.340-05:00Thyme to show you Tranquil Times Portside Clock<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Palette</div>
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Antique Green, Antique White, Asphaltum, Avocado, Black Green, Black Plum, Blue Chiffon, Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Yellow, Camel, Cocoa, Driftwood, French Vanilla, Gingerbread, Hauser Medium Green, Light Buttermilk. Neutral Grey, Plantation Pine, Raw Sienna, Rookwood Red, Snow ( Titanium) White, Soft Black, Soft Sage, Williamsburg Blue.</div>
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The surface I used is a thick MDF.<br />
The surface is <b>bevel cut</b> so it is actually 2 pieces.</div>
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I had my good friend<br />
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I began by first establishing the<b> horizon lines</b></div>
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I <b>build the value</b> by adding <b>several washes of color.</b></div>
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I used a wash of<b> Williamsburg Blue </b>for the water.</div>
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I used <b>streaky, short </b>and <b>choppy </b>strokes.</div>
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Next I added the the<b> hills </b>in the background then the<b> hills in the water</b>.</div>
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I use<b> Moon and Stain -It brushes </b>to <b>dry brush </b>on the <b>highlights.</b></div>
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Once the hills were painted I added the<b> ship </b>in the background.</div>
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I then base coated the <b>cliffs </b>with<b> Cocoa.</b></div>
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I worked <b>wet on wet</b> to slip slap<b> Camel </b>into the <b>Cocoa.</b></div>
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I used <b>French Vanilla </b>to further lighten the edges.</div>
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I then shaded the area under where the greenery will be with <b>Asphaltum.</b></div>
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I am now working on the back ground <b>shrubs </b>and<b> trees.</b></div>
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I have started to <b>paint the houses</b> in the back ground.</div>
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Continuing to paint the <b>houses</b> in the back ground.</div>
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The<b> outer ring </b>is where I will paint the<b> numbers</b> for the clock.</div>
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I will now start the <b>lighthouse.</b></div>
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I have finished painting the <b>lighthouse and foliage </b>around it.</div>
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Next I will be painting the <b>stone house</b> on the <b>right cliff.</b></div>
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I have finished the <b>stone house</b> and <b>cliff </b>on right.</div>
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I am now working on the <b>foreground ship.</b></div>
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It will have a <b>bubbly texture</b>.</div>
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While the<b> glaze mixture</b> was still wet </div>
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<b>Pouncing</b> with the <b>crumpled plastic wrap</b> gave a nice <b>mottled appearance.</b></div>
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I am now ready to paint the <b>numbers</b>!</div>
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<b> SPRING Thyme </b></div>
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on </div>
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In the mean time I can paint things that remind me of <b>SUMMER!</b></div>
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Today I am going to show you a project</div>
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( Small Reproduction Sea Chest)</div>
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Victorian Blue, Honey Brown, Milk Chocolate, Lamp Black, Dove Grey, Neutral Grey, Sand, Paynes Grey, Burnt Umber, Antique Gold</div>
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I began by <b>filling</b> any<b> nail holes.</b></div>
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I let that dry then <b>sanded </b>the filled areas<b> smooth.</b></div>
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I <b>base coated</b> the<b> 4 sides</b> of the outside of the chest</div>
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When dry I<b> base coated</b> the base<b> Lamp Black </b>along with the edges.</div>
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I left some <b>Victorian Blue</b> showing through.</div>
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I then transferred just the <b>ground areas t</b>o the front of the box.</div>
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I then transferred the <b>remaining details</b> to the front of the box.</div>
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I am working on the <b>buildings.</b></div>
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I have completed the<b> boat</b> and the <b>whales tail.</b></div>
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I am now working on the <b>lighthouse.</b></div>
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I am now working on the <b>remaining details</b> such as the foliage on trees, fences, weeds and dock.</div>
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I added a thinned <b>Honey Brown </b>wash over the completed scene to give it a "mellow glow".</div>
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To do this I dabbed the wash with a <b>paper towel t</b>o create <b>faint mottling.</b></div>
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I began by pouring (1) <b>nickel size</b> puddle of<b> Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I added (8)<b> nickel size </b>puddles of <a href="https://decoart.com/americana/mediums">Glazing Medium</a></div>
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I <b>repeatedly and closely stamped</b> </div>
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I continued over the surface several times</div>
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I repeated the <b>glaze process</b> on the <b>sides </b>and<b> top </b>of box as well.</div>
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I used a <b>small dry stencil brush</b> </div>
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unevenly into this border.</div>
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I<b> distressed </b>some of the edges of the box.</div>
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I added the<b> "brass label"</b> using <b>Honey Brown.</b></div>
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Completed Oyster Bay Sea Chest</div>
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I have fallen behind in blogging about all the projects that I have been painting!</div>
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My desk is now cleared!</div>
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Today I want to tell you about a project </div>
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<b>Crow's Nest Tavern Receipt Box.</b></div>
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Design by</div>
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<b>Cynthia Erekson.</b></div>
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Please join me to see how you can transform an ordinary wood box</div>
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<b><a href="https://decoart.com/americana/acrylics">DecoArt Americana Acrylics</a></b></div>
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Camel , Antique Green, Dried Basil Green, Milk Chocolate, Lamp Black, Honey Brown, Dark Chocolate, Soft Black Antique Gold</div>
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I used a box which measured about 10" x 6" x 4"</div>
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I began by <b>sealing</b> the box inside and out</div>
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<a href="https://decoart.com/products/">Multi Purpose Sealer</a></div>
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After your <b>sealer </b>has dried <b>sand lightly</b> and <b>wipe off </b>any dust with a paper towel.</div>
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I<b> base coated </b>all outer surfaces of the box and lid with<b> Camel.</b></div>
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I<b> loaded </b>the broad flat side of a 2" <b>sponge brush</b> with a good amount of paint.</div>
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I began in the<b> center </b>of each section of the box</div>
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repeatedly used a<b> "press" and "lift"</b> motion to create a<b> textured surface. </b></div>
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I painted the<b> inside </b>of the box and lid with<b> Antique Green.</b></div>
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I taped off the <b>top of the box</b></div>
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leaving a rectangle area about <b>6 1/2" x 2 1/2" </b>exposed </div>
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I then mixed a <b>wood graining glaze.</b></div>
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I began by squirting a <b>quarter size </b>puddle</div>
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The puddles must be the same size as the <b>Milk Chocolate</b> puddle! </div>
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I then added 2 quarter size puddles of <b>Easy Floa</b>t</div>
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I mixed this all together with a palette knife.</div>
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I loaded the <b>flat side </b>of a sponge brush </div>
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to apply a bubbly coat of glaze to the<b> center </b>of the lid.</div>
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I then used a<b> graining tool</b> and pulled it through the glaze mix on the box cover.</div>
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I repeated the<b> "graining"</b> on the<b> 2 sides</b> and<b> back</b> of the box. </div>
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I then added the<b> borders on the box </b></div>
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by carefully removing the tape I had applied.</div>
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I used a stencil brush </div>
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to pounce on 2 coats of <b>Dark Chocolate</b> </div>
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under your <b>taped edges.</b></div>
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I then removed the 1/4" tape </div>
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used a <b>dry stencil brush</b> loaded </div>
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to pounce the next border.</div>
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I painted the <b>rope</b> with<b> Dark Chocolate. </b></div>
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I <b>highlighted</b> with<b> Camel </b></div>
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added the <b>line detail</b> with <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I <b>shaded </b>around all the <b>edges</b> </div>
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<b>(front, sides, and back) </b></div>
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I repeated using <b>Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I <b>transferred </b>the design to the front of the box adding details as needed.</div>
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The<b> details</b> have all been painted.</div>
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I love the muted colors of this box.</div>
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I applied <b>several coats </b>of </div>
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using a sponge.</div>
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Let the varnish<b> dry completely </b>between coats!</div>
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I have a <b>selection of sponges </b>in the the <b>STUDIO</b> like those shown above.</div>
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I use the <b>round flat ones</b> to<b> apply varnish.</b></div>
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The<a href="https://decoart.com/products/"> Soft Touch Varnish</a> will give your project a wonderful matte finish with <b>no streaks!</b></div>
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I attached hardware to the cover of my box.</div>
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<br />Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-56116425209591962732018-02-16T13:59:00.000-06:002018-02-16T13:59:03.601-06:00Thyme to say that Life is Better when your 're Painting<div style="text-align: center;">
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I will paint on just about<b> ANY</b> surface.</div>
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It's easy to do when there are so many products out there to create with.</div>
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Today I wanted to show you an <b>apron </b>that I painted.<br />
Often I just use<b> "portions"</b> of a design to create a whole new project.</div>
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I used a design</div>
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I <b>modified the design </b>to fit my surface .</div>
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The design is part of</div>
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from her</div>
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I have painted a few projects from this book.</div>
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<b>Life is Better When Your Painting </b></div>
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<b><a href="http://traditionsartistacrylic.com/">DecoArt Traditions Acrylic Paint</a></b><br />
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Burnt Umber, Carbon Black, Dioxazine Purple,Hansa Yellow, Medium Beige, Medium White, Napthol Red, Perinone Orange, Prussian Blue Hue, Raw Sienna, Sapphire Blue, Teal Green, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Oxide</div>
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I began by first</div>
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Next I cut a piece of </div>
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I used a <b>warm iron , no steam </b></div>
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to the <b>back side of the apron</b></div>
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under the area that I was going to be painting.</div>
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I then used<b> white graphite paper</b> to transfer the pattern to my apron.</div>
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I use a <b>Sewline Tracer Roller Ball Pen </b>to transfer designs to fabric.</div>
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When painting on FABRIC <b>you need to be careful </b>of a few things!</div>
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<b>Paint bleeding </b>is one of those things!</div>
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I use a <b>very dry brush </b></div>
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My completed apron.</div>
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Lynn Barbadorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531500602020227537noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808554066802574747.post-6589834222671573812018-01-30T13:00:00.000-06:002018-01-30T13:00:00.723-06:00Thyme to show you a Chestnut Ridge Rope Bed.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Christmas </b></div>
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<b>Chestnut Ridge Rope Bed.</b></div>
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Design</div>
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<b>Cynthia Erekson</b></div>
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If you know a little girl</div>
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then this is a project you must try!</div>
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<a href="https://decoart.com/americana/acrylics">DecoArt Americana Acrylics</a></div>
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Sand, Traditional Raw Umber, Wedgewood Blue, Rookwood Red, Blue Haze, Milk Chocolate, Deep Burgundy</div>
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I then <b>sanded</b> my pieces and <b>removed the dust</b> with a damp paper towel.</div>
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I mixed<a href="https://decoart.com/products/"> Multi Purpose Sealer</a> (1) : (1) with<b> Rookwood Red</b></div>
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I applied one coat of the <b>sealer mixed with paint</b> to all the surfaces with a brush.</div>
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I let the paint dry well then applied a second coat of just<b> Rookwood Red</b> to all my surfaces.</div>
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I then transferred the <b>oval design</b> to the<b> inside of the headboard.</b></div>
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I painted inside the<b> oval area</b> with <b>Sand</b> leaving it slightly mottled.</div>
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Once the <b>oval area</b> was dry I transferred the<b> horizon line</b> on.</div>
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I <b>shaded</b> around the oval with <b>Wedgewood Blue</b> plus<b> Blue Haze.</b></div>
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I pulled the shading towards the center of the sky.</div>
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I painted the ground area a streaky<b> Milk Chocolate.</b></div>
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I shaded the ground area with <b>Traditional Raw Umber.</b></div>
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I <b>transferred</b> the remainder of the design onto the <b>oval </b></div>
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I stenciled a doily to the<b> top of each of the bureaus</b></div>
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<b> 6" x 8" </b></div>
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I had to adjust the stencil some to fit the bureau tops.</div>
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I have completed the the <b>path and large flower,</b></div>
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including the <b>berries and leaves</b> on the outer edge of the design.</div>
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I am working on the <b>vines and berries </b>on the outer edges of the design.</div>
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I have also added the <b>foliage</b> to the tress.</div>
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I have a <b>variety of sponges</b> in the STUDIO which are great for tree foliage.</div>
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I used a dampened<b> silk sponge</b> for the t<b>ree foliage </b>on the bed.</div>
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I <b>dampen my sponge</b> and <b>squeeze out</b> the excess water.</div>
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I then <b>dipped the sponge </b>in <b>Milk Chocolate.</b></div>
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I <b>pounce the sponge</b> several times on my palette to work the paint into the sponge.</div>
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I then <b>tap sponge</b> on surface to create distinct but <b>light and airy foliage.</b></div>
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I <b>dampened a paper towel </b>and dipped it in a bit of <b>Milk Chocolate.</b></div>
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I<b> sanded areas </b>of the beds and dressers to give them an <b>aged look.</b></div>
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I then began<b> stringing the jute </b>through the holes to create the <b>rope bed.</b></div>
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I had some <b>old curtains </b>that had faded.</div>
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My grand Daughter <b>Princess Natalie </b>sure loved them!</div>
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The <b>New Year</b> has brought us some frigid temps here on Ole Cape Cod!</div>
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We thankfully have only received a dusting of <b>SNOW.</b></div>
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<b>BUT</b> that doesn't mean you can't have <b>SNOWMEN!</b></div>
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Let's step inside the <b>STUDIO</b> to see what I have been painting!</div>
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Today I am working on a project </div>
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The design for this project </div>
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The surface I used is a Mini cheese box. (3 3/4" x 6" D)</div>
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You <b>should not see</b> paint moving around on your surface!</div>
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I <b>dry brushed </b>over the entire surface in a<b> circular motion</b> with the <b>Graphite.</b></div>
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I<b> transferred t</b>he main elements of the design to the surface with <b>white graphite paper.</b></div>
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I used my <b>Moon Brush l</b>oaded with<b> Slate Grey</b> to outline the snowman.</div>
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I used a <b>Stain It Brush </b>to<b> base coat</b> the area with <b>Slate Grey, then Light Buttermilk.</b></div>
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to add shading under the hat, left side of head, under chin, and the arms.</div>
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I am now working on the<b> hat.</b></div>
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I have <b>base coated </b>the <b>holly leaves</b> on <b>hat.</b></div>
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This was a fun project to paint!</div>
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Thank you Amy!</div>
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<b>Sweet Snowman Angel</b></div>
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This is a 30" tall Santa Dummy Board</div>
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<b>Cynthia Erekson</b></div>
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<b>"Dummy Boards" </b></div>
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They were cut from flat boards,</div>
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Lets step inside my <b>STUDIO</b> to see what I have been painting!</div>
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Lamp Black, Deep Burgundy, Shading Flesh, True Ochre, Charcoal Grey, Leaf Green, Hauser Dark Green, Dusty Rose, Titanium White, Neutral Grey, Dove Grey, Tomato Red</div>
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My <b>surface</b> is cut from 3/4" pine.</div>
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It measures<b> 3/4" x 11 " x 30"</b></div>
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I used a large flat <a href="https://decoart.com/americana-decor/specialty">American Decor Brush</a> to base coat.</div>
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I<b> transferred</b> the main elements of the design to my surface with <b>graphite paper.</b></div>
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The <b>hat </b>and<b> bag</b> are painted with <b>Deep Burgundy.</b></div>
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I applied one coat and let it dry.</div>
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The<b> second coat</b> is done by <b>working from the center</b> of each area <b>out to the edges.</b></div>
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This allows for some areas to appear<b> darker.</b></div>
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I added additional shading with<b> Lamp Black.</b></div>
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I<b> highlighted</b> the<b> top </b>and <b>right side</b></div>
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Th<b>e hat brim, mitten</b> and <b>boot</b> are painted with<b> True Ochre</b> leaving a <b>mottled surface.</b></div>
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I <b>highlighted</b> these areas by first loading a <b>stencil brush</b> with <b>True Ochre.</b></div>
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I <b>circled the brush</b> on my palette to <b>evenly distribute</b> the paint in the bristles.</div>
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I<b> circled the brush</b> on my palette to <b>slightly blend</b> the two colors.</div>
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I <b>shaded </b>the <b>hat brim </b>area where it meets the face with <b>Charcoal Grey.</b></div>
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I<b> spattered </b>the <b>hat brim, mitten </b>and<b> boot</b> heavily with<b> Charcoal Grey.</b></div>
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I created the <b>arm </b>and <b>coat </b>front by<b> highlighting </b></div>
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I <b>transferred the lines</b> for the<b> wide vertical bands</b> of color on the plaid.</div>
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I am working on the<b> vertical bands of color</b> on the <b>bottom </b>of the <b>coat.</b></div>
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I used<b> Leaf Green </b>and<b> Tomato Red.</b></div>
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The<b> face </b>is base coated with several coats of <b>Dusty Rose.</b></div>
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I <b>shaded </b>the <b>eye sockets</b> and <b>along the nose</b></div>
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I have <b>base coated </b>the<b> eye area</b> with <b>Titanium White.</b></div>
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I<b> base coated</b> the<b> beard </b>with an <b>under coat</b> of <b>Neutral Grey.</b></div>
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When dry I took a <b>fully loaded</b> stencil brush loaded </div>
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I then used my<b> brush </b>loaded with <b>Dove Grey</b> to define the<b> mustache.</b></div>
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I used a <b>small stencil brush</b> loaded</div>
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I stenciled on the<b> large snowflake </b>on the coat </div>
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I am now working on the<b> eyes.</b></div>
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I am now working on the<b> beard.</b></div>
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I use <b>Silver Micron Mini Detail brushes </b>for all fine line work and details.</div>
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Close up of face and beard.</div>
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I am now painting the<b> holly leaves.</b></div>
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I am now adding the<b> dots</b> using a <b>stylus </b>and end of a l<b>arge brush handle.</b></div>
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I am also finishing the <b>line work</b> to complete the <b>plaid pattern.</b></div>
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Santa is now ready to have his coat <b>"spattered".</b></div>
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<b>Rosemary Reynolds</b> and <b>DecoArt</b></div>
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