It's thyme to show you a Prim Bunny

Today 

I am going to show you a design 

by

Terrye French 

that I have painted

called

PRIM BUNNY BOWL 

The original design was painted by

Sharon Bond

for 

PAINTING WITH FRIENDS

Sharon used a wood bowl for the design

I used a small wood breadboard

to complete my project

My Pallette 

Deco Art Americana Acrylics

Honey Brown, Lamp Black, Traditional Burnt Umber, Driftwood, Bleached Sand, Warm White, Shading Flesh, Dark Chocoalate, Wisteria, French Grey Blue, Celery Green, Antique Green, Marigold and Mocha

Supplies

Homespun, grungy tag, old tooth brush for paint spatter, white candle, sanding disc, graphite paper, fine line permanent black marker

I first base coated my bread board using

 Lamp Black

When dry I took a candle and rubbed areas that I wanted to look worn,

mostly around the edges and the handle.

I then painted over the Lamp Black with Honey Brown.

I used my sanding disc to sand the areas where I had applied the wax

allowing the initial Lamp Black base coat to show

I used graphite paper to transfer the 

bunny design

I then base coated the bunny

I dry brushed the highlights

Painting the basket and crow

Adding the final details!

I used diluted Lamp Black and a liner brush to out line my project

I applied 2 coats 

of 

Americana Dura Clear Matte Varnish 

to my finished piece

When dry I used diluted 

Lamp Black 

with an old toothbrush to spatter my piece

I used a piece of paper to cover my bunny 

and 

only spattered the

background!

I made a "grungy" tag and wrote 

Prim Bunny 

on it!

(you can find my grunging recipe by clicking on the recipe tab at top of page)

I tied my tag on with homespun

Here is my finished Prim Bunny project!

DecoArt provided me with the paints to complete this project 

as part of their 

Helping Artist Program

and

Blogger Outreach Program

Thank you DecoArt!

You can read my 

DecoArt Blogger profile 

HERE

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

Paint with the angels this Christmas Terrye French

In 

May 

Terrye French's 

family

 announced 

that she had suffered 

a 

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 

Painting with Friends

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

Thyme for The FOLK Side

The FOLK Side

 is a new design that I have just completed
for 

PAINTING WITH FRIENDS

Design was inspired
 by 

Terrye French

I found this old cutting board at a thrift shop

It made a wonderful surface for this design.

This pattern would look great on many surfaces though!

I only lightly sanded my surface. 

I did not seal it so it would have a prim look!

The knife marks on this old cutting board add even more character and texture!

I used a circle template from 

Artist Loft

 to make my pennies on this design.

You can find a templete like this 

in the fine art section of a craft store 

or 

with drafting supplies.

I taped off my center section of the

"penney rug" and painted it Lamp Black

I then used my circle template along with a

 cosmetic sponge

 to quickly stencil the pennies on

 I then used a WHITE graphite paper to transfer the main

parts of my design on

Once these are painted you can proceed to transferring  

all the remaining details

I use a fine line writing pen from

 Lowell Cornell

 to paint all my blanket stitches around a design

The fine line writing pen takes a little getting used to 

but it is so much easier for details than a liner brush!

Painting the SHEEP

Now to add the remaining details!

This was a fun design to paint!!

I hope you have enjoyed following along!

You can purchase

my E-pattern 

for

The FOLK Side

HERE

Happy Painting!

Hugs,

Lynn

It's thyme to TAKE CARE OF MY HEART

TAKE CARE OF MY HEART

is

 a new design

 that I have painted 

for 

Painting With Friends

I painted this design on a wood pizza peel

BUT

it would look great on many surfaces!

this design was inspired 

by 

Terrye French

The snowmen were painted using

 a 

"dry brush".

Layers of drying brushing 

added a nice contour to the snowmen

Adding facial details

I kept my colors soft.

This was a fun pattern to paint!!!

You can purchase this 

E-PATTERN

HERE

Happy Painting!

Lynn