I haven't done this in a while, and I wanted to take some with me for my show next week, so I started digging around in my garage to see what I could find ( I have no idea what's in there---I forget what I get the minute I put it in there).
So here's what I came up with--this folding chair--
Actually, this isn't the chair that I painted--I forgot to get a before shot of the real one, but this one is very similar with its looks and condition of the one that I did paint. I painted a layer of cream acrylic wash over it, and then put down my "background"--just like a canvas--
....and then finished it with these poppies--
This is the first time that I've painted poppies, but it won't be the last--I really enjoyed painting them, and I love how the red just pops.
And the next piece was this little half table--
It already had the black bottom on it--so I kept that and just did the top--
This time I collaged on some vintage pages with a cream color wash over it (just like a canvas). As long as you seal the furniture with protective coats of varnish, you can pretty much do what you would do on any other substrate.
So I had so much fun painting those poppies--I decided to do them again--
...love those poppies!
I've said this before--don't get rid of those old furniture pieces--instead play around with them and see what you can come up with--if anything--it's a great way to try new things.
And one more thing--I forgot to post this pic last time. A couple of weeks ago was Zoie's christening, and she was such a good little baby--
But then, she's always good, and she's growing like crazy--it's hard to believe that she'll be 5 months old next week already......and boy, she sure does love those fingers!
17 comments:
love your zoie + poppies!!
(+ adore the blue + white check of that chair!)...you leave everything sweeter than how you find it xox
She is just adorable!
And you know I love the furniture pieces that you've done, you won't have them for long at your next show!
Hi diane. Love your chair and table and you did great with the poppies. Great job and hope all has been good for you. Good to see you.
diane your pieces are gorgeous and so is the baby....i love grand babies....
Oh wow. I have a half table EXACTLY like that one. Except mine is still wood stained. I like the poppies and can't believe how much time and work you put into that background on the chair. I'm in awe.
Your grand daughter is adorable. What a great picture of her AND her fingers (grin).
Gorgeous, gorgeous poppies!! Those furniture pieces are true pieces of art now....and oh-so-pretty!
Your energy amazes me :)
....and sweet Zoie....so cute with those fingers :)
Amazing!
Gorgeous! I've noticed more painted furniture popping up lately. I used to do this but I couldn't get the business going as far as collecting the pieces then traveling to fairs to sell them. I did a lot of commissioned pieces. It's nice to see them coming back and I love yours!
So cool ! I especially love the table and those poppies !
Happy Creating !
Loving the furniture and the poppies are amazing as are both the back grounds you chose for them the checker style I wasn't keen on and then with the addition of the poppies it just WORKS! xx
LOVE the way the poppies "pop"!!
Enjoy that baby girl, she is a sweetie!
The poppies are gorgeous, love your furniture pieces! The baby is so beautiful and precious....enjoy!
Great job on those poppies:O) Love what you are creating on furniture as always so inspiring:O)
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Gorgeous revamps!! Love the colors, so vivid and fun!! So rewarding to recycle a piece of furniture!! I love it!! Good job!!
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Your table is gorgeous!
Love your poppies! What kind of paint do you use on furniture? I’m doing a grandfather clock and had issues.do you finish with satin polo Yer? I
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