Thyme to show you Rolling Sea

It's a beautiful day on Cape Cod!

I was asked to do a 

Fun with Faux Finishes 

demonstration at 

NET

 New England Traditions Convention 

in October.

Today I wanted to show you one of the pieces I completed.

Let's step inside my STUDIO!

As always thank you to DecoArt for providing the products for this project at NET!

I prepped several surfaces prior to NET to demonstrate various faux finish techniques.

The design that I used for this project is called 

Rolling Sea.

The pattern can be found in 

Laure Paillex

 book Yo Ho Ho!

The chest was base coated using Sand.

I taped off the area on the chest that I would later do the faux finish on. 

The land and sky for this project were done by first transferring the landline.

I then brushed the entire sky with thin coat of

GESSO 

using a large flat brush.

 DecoArt GESSO 

While my surface was still wet  

I walked 

Williamsburg Blue 

on a side loaded flat brush across the top edge of the sky and then downward,

 allowing the color to fade away towards the horizon line. 

The key too wet looking water is thin paint, streaky colors and horizontal strokes.

I covered the water area with thin GESSO and while still wet I floated Williamsburg Blue across the horizon line. I walked this color down towards the rocks picking up streaks of Uniform Blue here and there. I added some green in the foreground.

I kept my strokes perfectly horizontal.

Waves are formed with a flat brush and Snow White.

I placed the chisel edge of my brush in the center of each wave crest, 

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.

When the waves were dry I added a translucent shadow mix from 2 parts Uniform Blue and one part Forest Green.

I then proceeded to paint the shop on the cover.

The chest was now ready for the faux finish demonstration.

Lots of fun DecoArt products for my demonstration.

 DecoArt brushes and tools 

I taped off the areas where I would apply the faux finish. 

I demonstrated a faux leather grain finish for this chest. 

It is fun and very easy to do!

I like to use a sponge brush for this next step.

 I mixed 2 parts of extender plus one part Sable on my pallet. 

I used my foam sponge brush to press and lift the mixture to my surface.

I then gently pounced this area with a wadded up piece of plastic wrap.

You must work on one side at a time and let it dry before proceeding to the next side.

Chest cover after the lettering was painted on.

The Ina Belle

This grand old lady has certainly weathered many a stormy sea!

Now to paint each side of the chest.

I painted the sky and water in the same manner that I painted the lid.

Front side of chest.

The Lighthouse

The design continues around the sides of chest.

Channel Marker

"Red on right when returning" 

is a familiar verse for seafarers returning to port.

 These markers are like welcome home signs after a long voyage.

Upon completion of the chest

 I applied several coats of DecoArt Ultra Matte Varnish to the chest.

Let the varnish dry completely between coats.

I hope that you have enjoyed watching me paint my 

Rolling Sea Whaling Chest.

Thank you DecoArt for the paints and products to complete this project!

Happy Painting!

Lynn

Thyme for a "Magic Carpet" Santa and a visit to NET

Every year I look forward to attending 

NET

While I did not attend any classes this year I always enjoy shopping at the trade show

and

meeting so many painting friends and designers!

New England Traditions is sponsored by New England Chapters Council

which is made up of the following Chapters:

Capitolers, Connecticut Society of Decorative Painters, Connecticut Yankee Painters, Pioneet Valley Decorative Painters, Sea Strokes of Maine Decorative Painters, Tole'nMe, White Mountain Decorative Painters' Guild, and Yankee Heritage Tole Chapter.

My first stop 

was 

Cynthia Erekson's 

booth

where I bought about 7 patterns, surfaces and supplies.

I just love painting her designs!

I have completed my first project 

called 

"Magic Carpet "Santa

My Pallette

DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints

Lamp Black, Deep Burgundy, Medium Flesh, Buttermilk, Camel, Avocado, Plantation Pine, Charcoal Grey, Snow White, Honey Brown, Country Red, Light Buttermilk

Dazzling Metallics

I used Dazzling Metallics Splendid Gold on this project!

Let's Paint!

No sealer prep was needed for this project thus giving them a primitive look

I lightly sanded the surfaces then did my base coat using a sponge brush.

This gives your surface a light texture feel to paint on.

I then transferred the main parts of my design 

using 

white graphite paper

Painting the facial detail and beard

Highlights were added to the hat and mittens by 

dry brushing 

on the

Dazzling Metallics Splendid Gold

  

These are fun, quick and easy ornaments to paint!

I decided to add some sparkle to Santa's beard

I 

used 

Glamour Dust Ice Crystal

I gave my finished ornaments several coats of 

Matte Sealer

Now to add embellishments!

Don't you just love Santa's sack?

My 

completed

" Magic Carpet" Santa's

It was wonderful to see 

DecoArt 

at 

NET 

this year!

Thank you DecoArt 

for 

providing the paints for me

 to complete this project as part of your

Helping Artist Program

and

I was fortunate enough to finally meet my good friend 

Deb Antonick!!!

It was Deb's first visit to New England and NET

Deb and I go back many years because of our involvement 

with 

Painting With Friends

and

 the late

Terrye French

I also got to meet this wonderful lady

Betty Bowers

It was also Betty's first thyme at NET!

I purchased several packets and surfaces from these 2 ladies !

I will be posting their wonderful projects when completed!

I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint

"Magic Carpet Santa"

and

my visit 

to 

NET

Remember to always paint with a happy heart

and

keep those brushes flying!!!

Happy Painting !

Lynn