What's Inside the April 2009 Issue of PaintWorks

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Inside this Issue — April 2009

Plan Ahead for Spring
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning for the projects that you wish to complete over the next several months. We trust the selection in this issue will help to inspire you.

Returning by popular demand
Meet some of your favorite designers in our column entitled Painter’s Profile. In this issue, meet Roxanne Jarvis, take a tour of her studio, and discover how she began her painting career.

Additional features
Debuting in this issue is the first of a three-part series entitled Faux Finish Effects. Learn how to create faux marquetry with David Jansen, MDA, who exhibits the versatility of various wood-grained finishes with a stylish desk.These techniques can be applied to a host of surfaces—refinish a trunk, headboard, door, or even your kitchen cabinets!

Other features include technique articles for still life painting, spring-inspired florals, and skills to improve brush control. If you love watercolor landscapes, we have two stunning scenes. Also, animal enthusiasts will certainly enjoy our Husky Huddle Tray, Siamese Cat Plate, Wrens and Butterfly Signboard, Iris the Spring Goose, Rooster Breadboard, and a Dimensional Bunny Trio. These phenomenal paintings range from realistic renditions to whimsical folk art.

Projects

	Decorative Rose Eggs by Barbara Franzreb		Husky Huddle Tray by Lydia Steeves
	Spring Lake Watercolor by Kathi Hanson		Springtime Robin Box by Diana Putnam
	Vintage Still Life by Diana Mercado		Suede Wedding Ensemble by Beth Wagner
	“Bless this House” Plaque by Roxanne Jarvis		“My Swedish Valentine” Box & Basket by Pamela Gassman
	Ragdoll Cat Plate by Mabel Blanco		Wren and Butterfly Signboard by Willow Wolfe
	Iris the Spring Goose by Johanne Morin		Springtime Basket by Judy Diephouse
	Rooster Breadboard by Rosemary West, CDA		Route 94 Spring Barn by Kathi Sojka
	Dimensional Bunny Trio by Gabriele Hunter		Potting Table by Chris Thornton-Deason

Features

	Brushstroke Technique Guide A Funky Furry Fellow! by Deb Malewski		Different Strokes for Different Folks! “C” or “U” Stroke with Variations by Heather Redick, CDA
	Still Life Studies: Fruit Still Life by Sue Pruett, MDA		RB Homespun Elegance: Sweet Treats Reversible Triple Stand— Strawberries, Side Two by Rebecca Baer, CDA
	Painter’s Profile: A Sprinkling of “Fairie” Dust— Meet Roxanne Jarvis by Susan S. Mynyk		Technique Talk: A Study of the Use of Value by Ann Kingslan, MDA and Mary Kingslan Gibilisco, CDA
	Faux Finish Effects French Marquetry by David Jansen, MDA		Departments Expressions \| Coming Next! \| Product Palette

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