What's Inside the August 2008 Issue of PaintWorks

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Inside this Issue — August 2008

It’s an Anniversary!

Ten years ago in the August 1998 issue of PaintWorks, we featured an amazing dining room collection designed by Margot Clark. The concept of this article was to present several patterns and show how they could be adapted to a variety of surfaces.

The feature was entitled “Adapt a Design—Decorate a Room” and Margot’s original introduction sums it up quite nicely: “Have you ever seen a design on one item and wished there were companion pieces to match? Me, too! I love coordinated accessories in a room. Follow along with this article as I show you how to create those matching pieces and take you through the thought process involved in adapting a design to decorate a room.”

This was the first time Margot painted items for us using her Shaded Wash Technique, which she developed while working on this project. Everyone at our office was astounded at the beauty of the artwork, and we knew these pieces would be massively popular. Each painting was as gorgeous as the next! The collection consisted of six charger plates, a side table, a triptych clock, a door crown, a door guard, vases, Battenburg lace table linens, and more. This room décor collection presented us with a new challenge— where would we find a location that would complement the designs and accommodate the surfaces? This was our first attempt at photographing an entire room grouping, so we were quite pleased to find a local bed and breakfast that provided us with the perfect setting.

Margot’s dining room collection continues to be among our top favorites. It was highly popular among our readers as well—thus, it is no surprise that the August 1998 issue of PaintWorks sold out long ago. If you are interested in painting some of the pieces featured 10 years ago, go to Margot’s web site, www.margotclark.com, for information about purchasing pattern packets.

Margot continues to be one of our favorite contributing designers, and to commemorate this 10-year anniversary, she painted a set of scalloped bentwood boxes (page 34) to match the original dining room ensemble. Thank you, Margot. We sincerely appreciate your remarkable creativity and devotion to decorative painting and design.

We trust you will be as inspired as we were and make the time to create this unique, breathtaking collection. Join us in this celebration, and adapt Margot’s designs to surfaces of choice and create your own accent pieces. Please help to inspire others and share your creations with our fellow readers. Send photos and a short note about your painting experience to PaintWorks, “Adapt a Design” Anniversary, 7 Waterloo Rd., Stanhope, NJ 07874.

Have a wonderful summer!

Linda R. Heller, Editor

Projects

	Oriental Poppy & Bumblebee Tray by Peggy Harris Create a fabulous 3-D flower using a concave surface and multiple glazes of transparent color!
	Geranium Charger and Breadboard by Vilma Fabretti, CDA Capture the vibrant beauty of geranium blossoms in this elegant two-part project.
	Tiger’s Glance Canvas by Mabel Blanco Capture the beauty of this large cat up close and personal!
	Tuscan Clipboard by Kathy Swigon, CDA Need a little inspiration in the kitchen? This inviting Tuscan scene will inspire your culinary skills as you create a delicious feast.
	Stacking Fruit Boxes by Margot A. Clark Designer Margot Clark created this piece to complement the original Shaded Wash Fruit Technique grouping featured in the August 1998 issue of PaintWorks.
	White Roses Porcelain Place Setting by Trudy Beard, CDA Place clear glass plates over these painted plates for an elegant, festive table setting.
	Nasturtiums Canvas by Gladys Neilsen Accent your walls with these popular summer blooms!
	Adirondack Chair & Footrest by Chris Thornton-Deason Sit back with a glass of iced-tea and enjoy your summer surroundings in this custom-designed Adirondack chair.
	Garden Alphabet by Golda Rader You’ll find multiple uses for this fun, garden-themed alphabet!
	Watermelon & Corn Kitchen Accessories by Julie Polderdyke Try this unique combination of pink watermelon tucked into green cornhusks.
	Seashore Tray by Janet G. Snell This seashell-themed tray is a “shore” delight!
	Lazy Daisy Summer Plaque & Plate by Nancy Scott, CDA Imagine yourself sitting in a beach chair on a hill overlooking the ocean and enjoying a lazy summer day!
	Red Canoe Canvas by Patricia Reichenbach In the past 125 years, little has changed in designer Patricia Reichenbach’s hometown, Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania, a rich source of inspiration for many artists.

Features

	Brushstroke Technique Guide: Daisies…Daisies by DeLane Lange
	Different Strokes: Continuing with Exercises to Improve Brushstrokes by Heather Redick, CDA Controlling the angle of the chisel is the primary topic of this issue’s column.
	Your Home Studio Decorative Painting—a Lifestyle by Anne Hunter
	Homespun Elegance: Olive Oil Container by Rebecca Baer, CDA Keep olive oil at your fingertips with this attractive, hand-painted can.
	Technique Talk: Magnolia Box by Ann Kingslan, MDA and Mary Kingslan Gibilisco, CDA Paint this elegant box to practice the flower techniques and theory lessons from the June 2008 issue of PaintWorks.
	Try Something New: Desert Landscape Canvas by Sharon Teal-Coray The colors of the desert can be soft and subtle or intense and vibrant, making it a perfect subject for painters of any level.
	Adapt a Design: Folding Tray Table by Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis Designed to fit a rectangular shape, the following seascape includes our country’s shortest lighthouse, Brant Point.
	Working with Watercolors: Beached Boat Watercolor by Kathi Sojka Whether your vacationing at the beach or in your backyard, watercolors are a fun medium to paint with and easy to transport from place to place.
	Still Life Studies: How to Photograph Your Own Still Life by Sue Pruett, MDA
	Expand Your Horizons: Express Yourself with Abstract Art by Gisele Pope and Nony Housh
	Created Just for Kids: Clown Wind Chime by Diane Bunker Cute, frilly, and lots of fun, this whimsical wind chime is pure delight.

Departments

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