What's Inside the June 2009 Issue of PaintWorks

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Inside this Issue — June 2009

Celebrate the arrival of spring with the June issue of PaintWorks. Whether your style is classic or contemporary, we offer projects to suit your decor. With a little effort, you can incorporate decorative painting into your lifestyle, and spruce up your living space, both indoors and out. Garage-sale season has arrived, and you’ll have a wealth of surfaces at your disposal!

This issue also features articles to help you learn and grow as you explore techniques for still life painting, watercolor, faux marquetry, and lettering. And be sure to check out our Painter’s Profile column, and see what wonderful contributions our talented decorative painting teachers make to their communities.

Projects

	Vintage Pewter Still Life by Carol-Lee Cisco, CDA Pewter and fruit are the focal point of this project.		Urn of Roses by Connie Parkinson Make an impression with this painting!
	Tin Mantel Clock by Jane Allen Let this robin and her family take up residence in your home!		Pastoral Lamb by Johanne Morin Add this lamb to your flock!
	English Countryside Painting by Johanne Morin This painting can bring the lush English countryside into your home.		Lilies & Dragonfly Canvas by Mabel Blanco Create your own brilliant, colorful scene with mixed media.
	Triangle Box with Rooster by Mary Jane Todd, CDA This painting reflects a blend of traditional folk art and an antique primitive finish.		Fairy Clock & Plaque by Pamela Gassman These whimsical pieces will delight and fascinate!
	Aunt Daisy’s Coupe by Sonja Richardson This reproduction tin car is absolutely charming!		Sunshine Box by Carolyn Ballantine & Lea Davis Bring some sunshine into your life everyday!
	Contemporary Canvases by Chris Thornton-Deason Display these bold blooms on your walls.		Tiger Lilies by Vilma Fabretti, CDA Replicate the beauty of tiger lilies with this realistic rendering.
	Raccoon Basket by Sue Beckerton Capture the innocent look of this notoriously inquisitive creature.		Spring Plate by Mary Jo Gross This is the first in our four-part seasonal plate series.
	Baby Robin Basket by Willow Wolfe There’s nothing cuter than watching a bird’s first flight!		American Tray Painting by Susan Abdella, MDA Discover the art of traditional tray painting.

Features

	Brushstroke Technique Guide Bountiful Bouquet by Connie Parkinson Paint a spring bouquet!		Painter’s Profile: Maureen Van Herpe The Business of Decorative Arts by Anne Hunter Get to know Maureen Van Herpe of Wood Items & More.
	Technique Talk: High and Low Key Still Life Paintings by Ann Kingslan, MDA & Mary Kingslan Gibilisco, CDA Try your hand at high and low key still life paintings.		Explore Watercolor Techniques Watercolor Tulip Gift Bagby Catherine “Bonnie” Jones Make a gift extra special with a hand-painted bag and tag.
	Prime Your Palette Margot’s “Everyday Calligraphy” with Speedball/Mona Lisa Products Try your hand at Margot Clark’s “Everyday Calligraphy.”		RB Homespun Elegance: Salad Dressing Bottle by Rebecca Baer, CDA Serve homemade poppy seed dressing in a beautiful hand-painted vessel.
	Faux Finish Effects French Marquetry Painting with Wood, Part 2 by David Jansen, MDA Explore the art of faux marquetry (Part 2 of a four-part series).		Departments Expressions \| Coming Next! \| Product Palette

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