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The Art of Vinegar Painting

Decorative finishes are hot! Everywhere you look, you see painted furniture, faux finished walls that look like marble or exotic woods, wooden boxes and picture frames with metallic finishes, tins masquerading as wood, even cardboard containers made to look like leather. Amazing effects can be achieved with creative ...

Swan Lake Bentwood Box

Swan Lake Bentwood Box

Exciting new design lakeside landscape is sure to both soothe and delight. Materials Brushes M.J. Todd Series 102 No. 12 shader Series 202 Nos. 3 and 6 detail/round Series 550 No. 5/0 liner Series 750 1/2" flat (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Other Supplies The Red ...

The ‘Blended Pansy

The ‘Blended Pansy

When I blend a multi-petal flower like a pansy or a poppy, I number the petals before I begin to paint. I paint the petal that is farthest to the back first, and then build forward to the top (front) petal. Carefully study the design before you begin so that you are aware of the shadows. Color always moves from the ...

Tree Sparrows Tray

Tree Sparrows Tray

Smoke gets in your Eyes. Our designer chose to paint these beautifully marked tree sparrows on a background marbled with smoke. The smoked technique produces a wonderful textured look which is very easy to create. Rating: Medium: acrylics and oils on wood Materials The Paintin’ House oval wooden plate, 12” ...

Valentine Greeting Card and Frame

Valentine Greeting Card and Frame

A friendship valentine. This card is a snap to paint, especially if you first make a decal of the design! Give it to a loved one or a special friend with the added surprise of a coordinating frame so the card can be displayed all year round. Rating Medium: acrylics on paper Materials Brookhill unfinished ...

My New Bonnet Plaque

My New Bonnet Plaque

Picture Perfect! Practice the technique of painting portraits following our step-by-step color worksheet shown below. Rating Medium: acrylics on wood Materials The Paint Box wooden panel and frame Delta Ceramcoat Acrylics Brushes: Dove Brush Mfg. Series 102 Nos. 8, 12, and 16 shader; Loew-Cornell Series ...

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