Thursday, May 27, 2010

There's Something About Roosters

I love to collect them and I love to paint them.  So I knew that I wanted to paint on another cupboard door for my show next week, and what better choice?!





My newest love--Rangers Distress Crackle Paint--in every distress ink color!


And you HAVE to have the layers!




And while I'm on the subject--this is one my favorite roosters from my collection. And guess where I found him?--Yep, that's right--a garage sale!


I love him--he's nice and tall too--about 12 inches.  See, you never know what you'll find at a garage sale.

I forgot how much I enjoy painting roosters.  I hope everyone liked my rooster , because there's more on the way.

27 comments:

Micki Wilde said...

You won my blog giveaway sweetie!!!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

well, I can't say I share your love for rusters but I do love this one! :) And yes, you have to have layers. Mine usually get covered up. :)

Peggy said...

Oh boy ... I'm in love, lol.
I absolutely love roosters (the rooster is the symbol of my country by the way)and yours is really gorgeous with all these layers, these cracks and beautiful colours.
Gorgeous !
(did I tell you it was gorgeous ? ;o) )

Tina said...

This Rooster is wonderful. Great job. Don't you love painting on cupboard doors. I really do.
T

Emelie said...

There is something about them, they get one's attention with their brightness and personality.
People love them. I really like your found rooster, have never seen that design before. Your painting on the door is wonderful Diane. I bet your busy getting ready again. Also I am fond of the crackle, husband does not understand that, he thinks things should be smooth.

Have a nice Holiday weekend. I am going to see garden ant and other art at a sale put on by a guild Friday. Wish you were there.

Buffy said...

Gorgeous Rooster and I love all the layers.Roosters are really popular in my store too.And you are the queen of great finds at yard sales!

Brigitte aka Scrappassie said...

I love your rooster, looks gorgeous ! But I am not too fond of them in real life LOL

Janet Ghio said...

Your rooster is great and I love the idea of painting on those doors!! I need to get to our Habitat resale store and see if they have nay!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing rooster! I'll have to give the crackle paint a try sometime soon. That garage sale find is also amazing!

Theresa MacNaughton said...

The rooster painting is just gorgeous. I love roosters, as well. My mother-in-law adores them. They are just so beautiful and majestic. I really like the one you found at a garage sale - it's so unique! Have a great day! Theresa

Janie Husband said...

it is beautiful....a sure seller.. ;)

Caterina Giglio said...

just awesome and I agree, I love that crackle paint! a bit pricey though!!

Anonymous said...

You are so talented! Wish my kitchen cabinets looked this good!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

You are so talented. I never get tired of your art, so how could I ever get tired of roosters?

Dorthe said...

I surely loves him, Diane,
he looks so sweet, and the colors are fantastic, as is the checkerboard pattern- just how big is this piece,I wonder?
Your red rooster is great.
Hugs,Dorthe

Karen Valentine said...

Hi Diane,
Welcome to the guest list for the 2010 Where Bloggers Create party!
I think we are going to have such a wonderful time soaking up all the inspiration!
Take care, and I’ll be in touch!

Karen
My Desert Cottage
Valentine Design

Lynn Cohen said...

Love that crackle paint and your layers...I agree 100% re garage sales. Such treasures!

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I love your work! Beautiful!
Blessings,
Debbie

Debby said...

Hi Diane, your rooster is fabulous and I also love your fav.
debby

pjhornberger.com said...

Great rooster! The one from the garage sale is a hoot.

Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said...

This is gorgeous! My goodness the details and crackling! So wonderful! My Dad adores chickens, has wyendots and the whole deal! This reminds me of his collection. Thanks for the kind words and showing us another of your gorgeous works!Blessings.

wandamarie.blogspot.com said...

oh my gosh diane...what a fantastic rooster...i love 'em too, so there's gotta be a LOT of others that do...what a beautiful beautiful job you've done.
an man what a score for your collection, it's a beauty!!

Linda Vincent said...

I love everything you paint Diane! Great work as always :-)

Unknown said...

Great rooster Diane! and selling stuff..wow...bravo!

Gollywobbles said...

Thanks for the tutorial, and you make it look so easy. Your work is awesome as usual! Love visiting your blog! ~Sam

Marlynn said...

Well, crummy crum, wouldn't you know. One more thing we have in common: I LOVE roosters and chickens, love ghost busters on TV, love survivor, love Bob and Oliver..... hmmmmm, I could keep going ..... hugs, ; )

Carrie Martinez said...

Beautiful! What harmony the way the picture and frame come together! You say the Ranger Crackle Paint comes in different colors? And can be applied to different surfaces? I'm currently in a crackle paint experimentation phase and have not, as yet, tried Ranger. Thanks for sharing!

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