What's Inside the February 2009 Issue of PaintWorks

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Inside this Issue — February 2009

Planning Ahead!

In every issue of PaintWorks, it is our goal to present a wide range of projects to appeal to painters around the country and abroad. Through our technique-oriented articles, we hope to encourage you to seek more knowledge by taking classes and purchasing videos, books, and other educational materials. As you become familiar with the various techniques and mediums, you’ll feel more confident to stretch and make each painting your own. Many of the designs (or parts of the designs) we present can be adapted to surfaces you already own, including chairs, stools, dressers, trunks, nightstands, headboards, desks, file cabinets—the list is endless! With the long winter months just ahead of us and a new year on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to spruce up your home. And, if you live up North, start painting the accent furniture now and save the large jobs (walls, ceilings, floors) for spring. It’s also time for a “pick-me-up,” so grab your brushes and get going!

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Linda R. Heller, Editor

Projects

	Merry Christmas Plaque by Cheri Rol, MDA Celebrate a “purr-fectly” wonderful Christmas!
	Red Riding Hood Sleigh by Peggy Harris Paint this handcrafted model cutter sleigh with a classic fairy tale design, and create a decorative fantasy for the holidays and beyond!
	Snowman Hall Tree by Chris Haughey Functional and fun! Organize mittens, scarves, and coats with this delightful snowman tree.
	Puffed Snowman Ornaments by Karen Damerow These cute snowmen will brighten your tree, or you can tie them to holiday gifts for an extra personal touch.
	Raven the Winter Fairy by Sharon Teal-Coray It is fun to think that maybe there are fairies all around us…who knows, maybe one is sitting there watching you now!
	Countryside Hamlet Canvas by Joan Dixon Envision the beauty of a cold winter’s day when the sun rises on a cold winter morning, everything looks bright and clean.
	Seal Pup Canvas by Mabel Blanco Capture the youthful innocence in the eyes of this baby seal.
	Chickadees Soup Tureen by Trudy Beard, CDA Use Trudy’s easy techniques to create a family heirloom that you will be proud to own.
	Cherubs Wall Hanging by Suzie Shinseki Like gifts from antiquity, these awe-inspiring cherubs almost come to life with dramatic details created with the drybrush technique on black fabric.
	Williamsburg Christmas Plate by Barbara Franzreb Visit Colonial Williamsburg at Christmas, and experience the magic of the holiday season!
	Birch Bark & Pinecones Star Pocket by Chris Haughey This woodsy star pocket painted with a faux birch wood background can be displayed throughout the entire winter season.
	The Old Tin Truck by Debbie Cotton This truck is painted with different designs on each side—one for Christmas and the other for year-round display
	Winter Barn Scene by Charlene Barlow This scene is inspired by the New England countryside.
	Skaters’ Haven Watercolor by Kathi Sojka Add a personal touch to holiday greetings by sending watercolor cards to family members and friends.
	Winter Chickadees by Lydia Steeves Chickadees painted on a fresh wintry background make this design suitable to bring out for Christmas and leave out well into the New Year.
	Frozen Mill Stream by Linda Lover Find solace in this tranquil winter scene.
	Goodnight Mice Ornaments by Debbie Clarke Christmas is right around the corner, but there’s still time to paint up this darling duo to hang on your holiday tree!
	Zebra Clock by Sammie Crawford Create a three-dimensional, one-of-a-kind clock using a gourd to form the zebra’s face.

Features

	On Review A Christmas Gift from “Three Wise Men” by Debra Garner Discover why Celebrate St. Nicholas is the perfect gift for those who paint, as well as for those who appreciate the decorative arts.
	Different Strokes: Comma Strokes by Heather Redick, CDA It is necessary to learn to execute the comma stroke well and in a variety of shapes and sizes. Practice with Heather and become proficient in this craft.
	Still Life Studies: Glass & Yarrow by Patti DeRenzo, CDA Practice the techniques for creating a still life painting.
	Homespun Elegance: Reversible Triple Candle Stand—Savory Mushrooms by Rebecca Baer, CDA The first design created for this triple stand, the earthy painted mushrooms and bay leaves, is the perfect complement for serving your own stuffed mushrooms or other savory delicacy. When not used for serving, this surface doubles as a candle stand.
	Adapt a Design: Working with Circular Designs by Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis The rosette is one of the oldest forms in folk art and lends itself perfectly to any circular surface, while the technique of marquetry opens up the potential to apply it on any stained surface whether it is new or antique.
	Technique Talk: Urn and Fruit Still Life by Ann Kingslan, MDA and Mary Kingslan Gibilisco, CDA The featured project is a peaceful painting because the value throughout is similar. There is color contrast but not value contrast as seen in the black and white of the painting.
	Your Home Studio Decorative Painting...Hobby or Business? by Anne Hunter If you have experience painting on your own and are ready to spread your wings, it might be time to try something new!

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