Double Take

Double Take

Hurricane Ian did so much damage to SW Florida that a year later we’re still putting the pieces back together. Once roofs are repaired and walls rebuilt they of course have to repainted. That includes previously faux painted surfaces of walls and ceilings. This is the time the homeowner may decide to go with a completely new look or as in today’s case have the faux finish look repeated since it suits the home or room so well. Fortunately, the homeowner was wise and had a record of the colors used. You’d be amazed how many people have no idea what was used in their own home. Always ask your artist what colors were used and keep records of it. You never know when it will comes in handy.

 

To recreate the look : Base color is OC-8 in satin finish. Second step was a 50/50 glaze mix of a scanned color ( almost a deep brown mushroom ). Third step was to re-
glaze with a 505/50 glaze mix of Modern Master Silver Metallic.

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The Three Bears

The Three Bears

I’m a huge fan of fairytales and nursery rhymes. One of my most cherished books as a child was the junior Britannica volume containing fairy tales. I would drag that book around every day asking my mother to read to me. She couldn’t miss a word because although I couldn’t read at the time, I had memorized every story.

Currently I have an ongoing project of fairy tale photoshoots. The ones currently under construction have some more elaborate set requirements. For instance, Goldie Locks and the Three Bears. The budget doesn’t allow for 3 real bears and trainers. Not to mention, of course, the sheer fear factor of having 3 live bears. ( I prefer NOT to be eaten , thank you ). Then it occurred to me “AHA, I can paint the 3 Bears”. Painting is my first artistic love and those that follow my art adventures know that I paint murals on entire sides of building and in homes, as well as commissioned canvas pieces. So for the Goldie Locks set there is now a “family portrait” of the Three Bears. It makes the little girl in me giddy, and I can’t wait for “Goldie Locks” to show up for her photo session. I think she will be equally delighted.

Here’s a look at some nursery rhyme paintings and drawings I’ve created in the past:

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