Showing posts with label Pam Grady. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pam Grady. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

It is THYME to show you Santa's MAGIC key

Have you ever wondered what would happen
if
SANTA
could not fit down the chimney
or 
worse what if you didn't have a chimney 
for 
SANTA 
 to slide down?

Well....
You would of course have to leave a
 KEY
for 
SANTA
to get in!





Let's head into the STUDIO and paint one!


My pallette for this project


Antique White, Dark Chocolate, Fleshtone, Dark Flesh, Red Iron Oxide,  Avacado, Lamp Black, Slate Grey, Snow White, Napa Red, Burnt Orange, Light Avacado, Antique Gold, Honey Brown, Light Cinnamon

Additional Supplies
Americana Multi Purpose Sealer, DecoArt Glamour Dust Ice Crystal, 
Americana Dura Clear Matte Varnish



I used a 
Pam Grady
design to complete this project

The surface and pattern can be found
at

I first sanded, then sealed my surface with Americana Multi Purpose Sealer
I then base coated with Lamp Black


I then used 
WHITE graphite paper 
to
 transfer the line drawing to my surface



These are good size wood surfaces measuring about 8 1/2" long

There is a lot of detail in this ornament!
Rather than just "scumbling" the FUR on the coat 
I painted it to LOOK like fur


Adding the vine , berries and other details


I used 
to 
add some sparkle to the fur




I used a WHITE chalk pencil
to
write
SANTA'S MAGIC KEY
on the back
I used a small wood snowflake to "dot" the I in the word
MAGIC
I varnished my piece
with
Americana Dura Clear Matte Varnish



I attached a rusty key
and
tied it with homespun


DecoArt provided me with the paints to complete this project as part of their
Helping Artist
and
Blogger Outreach Programs
Thank you DecoArt for the opportunity to work with your products!

You can view my
Deco Art Blogger Profile

HERE

I hope you have enjoyed watching me paint

SANTA'S MAGIC KEY




Happy Painting!
Lynn



"Each day is a new canvas to paint upon.
Make sure your picture is full of life and happiness,
and
at the end of the day you don't look at it
and
wish you had painted something different."
 ~Author Unknown




Sunday, December 7, 2014

Paint with the angels this Christmas Terrye French

In 
May 
Terrye French's 
family
 announced 
that she had suffered 
massive stroke.
It sent a wave of shock through the painting community.
 Terrye 
was 
well known for her primitive, whimsical style.

Prayers were said all around the world for Terrye's recovery 
but 
sadly that was not meant to be
Terrye 
went home to
 HEAVEN 
on 
Thanksgiving Day

11/27/ 2014



Terrye was one of my earliest painting inspirations. 
I have 100's of her patterns 
and 
all the books she ever wrote. 

Several years ago Terrye 
started 

PAINTING WITH FRIENDS

Terrye was one of the most talented, creative, and giving persons that I have ever known
Her dream was to give other painters a chance to get their names out there by getting a chance to "paint with her." 
Terrye would send out line drawings to be painted and made into e-patterns.
 She encouraged you to add your own style to the designs.  
I was beyond honored when Terrye contacted me to be a part of 
from 
the very beginning.

To date I have about 18 PWF patterns published 
with 
several more to complete.

I never got the chance to meet Terrye
but I considered her a dear friend
 I will miss my chats with Terrye via e-mail 
and 
her face book page.


I am blessed to have 2 wonderful pieces in my home that were painted by Terrye.
They are even more treasured now.


This piece is called Strawberry Moon.
It was painted on an old pull toy



This is a wonderful piece that 
Terrye 
painted on an old mail box


Close up detail 


The painting community wanted to do something to keep Terrye's memory alive
she touched so many people with her magic brushes.



Terrye had a beautiful primitive tree that she loved to decorate.
Her family has suggested that it would be a wonderful tribute to Terrye to help decorate the tree for her grandaughters with hand painted ornaments.


Below is a note from Terrye's daughter


Note from Terrye's daughter Kera:
Thank you all so much for the love, prayers and messages you have taken the time to send. It is beautiful beyond words to know all of the lives Mom touched trough painting and her kind heart. Many have asked what they could do during this time. Mom had a primitive country Christmas tree, that she loved. We would be honored if you would help decorate it. If you would like to send an ornament for the tree that would be lovely. Please sign, date and put where you are from on the ornament. We plan to put up the tree every year on Thanksgiving Day. We will be able to share the giving, inspirational, helpful and loving way she touched each one of you with her grand daughters as they get older. This is a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Thank you so much for your love. You are a comfort to our hearts and for you all, we are thankful.

Ornaments can be mailed to:

Terrye French Memorial Tree 
C/O Kristin, Kera, & Klayton
1247 Wandering Oaks Ct.  Norman, OK 73026



I have completed my ornament


Santa's MAGIC Key

design by Pam Grady




Paint with the ANGELS now 

SWEET Terrye

I shall miss you dearly.

Lynn


"Each day is a new canvas to paint upon.
Make sure your picture is full of life and happiness,
and
at the end of the day you don't look at it
and
wish you had painted something different."
 ~Author Unknown

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