What's Inside the April 2007 Issue of PaintWorks

Inside this Issue — April 2007

2007—Look Ahead to an Exciting Year!
This issue features the debut of “A Fresh Approach to Faux Finishes” by Tracy Moreau, “Explore Watercolor Techniques” by Bonnie Jones (this will be a shared column between Bonnie and Tom Jones), “Signs of the Times” by Lynne Andrews (an inspirational approach to decorative painting), and “The Inspired Palette” by Kelly Hoernig (decorating various rooms in a home using a palette inspired by the 2007 Home Furnishings Forecast released by Pantone, Inc.).

Some of these columns will be ongoing and others will be presented four to five times a year. These new features will be joined by some of our old favorites, as well as additional new columns later on this year.

Projects
	Viviana’s Rocking Horse by Heather Redick, CDA This rocking horse will become a most treasured heirloom for your daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, or friend.
	Rose & Hummingbird Tray by Gabriele Hunter The hummingbird, ancient symbol of the human soul, is spreading its message of joy and wonder, reminding us to enjoy what is given to us and to spread this joy to others.
	Stargazer Lilies Spice Bin by Maureen McNaughton, CDA Learn just a few basic strokes with the round brush and paint the delicate petals and leaves of this lily favorite.
	Gabriel by Tracy Moreau This plaque is designer Tracy Moreau’s version of an ancient inspired art form.
	Grape Fresco Box by Bob Pennycook Create an old-world look using metal leaf and texture.
	Hummingbird Plaque by Willow Wolfe The first time I saw a photograph of a white hummingbird, I was amazed—it’s one of nature’s creatures that reminds me of fairies, guardian angels, and magic. Painting creates a world where all of those mysteries exist without boundaries.
	Scenic Dogwood Plate by Ginger Edwards Dogwood blossoms serve as reminders of Sunday afternoon journeys to the country with my parents to admire the trees in all their glory.
	Peruvian Lily by Ann Morgan, CDA This colored pencil project is for any level artist. Using a limited color palette, the design elements are repetitive, allowing you to learn techniques and become familiar with some of the characteristics of colored pencils.
	Holder with Valdres Flowers by Mary Ellerman, CDA This project combines a bit of the old country with a wooden whetstone holder from Germany and a design from Norway.
	Framed Screen: Jo Sonja’s House by Roxanne Jarvis Transform a common screen into a whimsical work of art.
Features
	Brushstroke Technique Guide: Feather Your Nest by Trudy Beard, CDA “Build” a bird’s nest in six easy steps!
	On Track with Trends: The New Look in Fashion Leggings by Alyson Udell The new fashion catalogs are featuring leggings on almost every page. And they aren’t just in teen magazines and catalogs, women of all ages are wearing them!
	Brush Up on Business: Spring Fling—Have an Open House by Gisele Pope and Nony Housh Spring is just around the corner! Gisele and Nony share tips for planning a successful open house to promote classes and to sell finished goods.
	Signs of the Times: Winter Whimsy Mirror by Lynne Andrews Having already been an established folk artist upon entering the world of decorative painting, Lynne’s unique approach to art is reflected in her designs.
	Your Home Studio: An Emerging Business—The Return of the Home Studio, Part 2 by Anne Hunter In this issue, Anne discusses the business of designing decorative art projects for packets, books, magazine articles, and industry newsletters.
	The Inspired Palette: Little Bundle of Joy by Kelly Hoernig In this exciting bimonthly series we will be exploring new palette with each issue. The April issue features upscale, trendy accents for a baby’s room.
	A Fresh Approach to Faux Finishes: New Fangled Faux—Tools of the Trade, Part 1 by Tracy Moreau In this issue, Tracy discusses the basic tools needed to create a wide variety of fabulous faux finishes.
	RB Homespun Elegance: Narcissus Box by Rebecca Baer, CDA This charming container with delicate white narcissus bespeaks of spring, while a touch of leafing lends dramatic sparkle to the finished box.
	Brush Up on Lettering: “Create” on a Brush Box by Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis Divided into twelve compartments, this box will keep an entire brush collection safe and remain light enough to tote to a class or outdoor painting session. The label design on one side proudly proclaims its purpose, the paintbrush on the opposite side provides an area to experiment with rub-on transfers, and the lid offers the opportunity to personalize using your own lettering design!
	Created Just for Kids: Child’s Hand-Painted Chair by Kay Quist Paint a special chair for your favorite little one!
	Artograph Projectors—A Must for Your Studio! by Rebecca Rowland Artograph projectors project an image onto a work surface for tracing and visualizing. This allows the artist to reproduce an image exactly or used as a proportioning guide to aid in the creation of a new design. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginning artist or a professional, this projector is an indispensable tool of the trade.
	Back to Basics: It Starts in the Beginning...Surface Preparation Tips by Sandra Croy This article features techniques for preparing surfaces, both old and new.
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