Every month, I participate in a free painting class sponsored by a major insurance company. It's an hour dedicated to discovering new painting techniques and mingling with fellow attendees. After the class, I return home, snap a photo of my painting, apply gesso to my canvas, and start creating a completely new piece of artwork. This day is like getting a double bonus! Check out the transformation from the original painting to the final piece below.
The original painting
Yesso, gesso, please!
First coat of paint
Now for some blending
Original papier mâché elements
Needed to repaint those papier mâché elements
Adding pieces of costume jewelry & painted sticks
Now to start gluing down the elements one at a time
Checking to see how the colors are going to work with the room's wall color
Can you guess what room it will be going in?
Stephen made the wooden frame & he also cut the glass (not shown)
The piece is well hung...
Behold its magnificence! I am delighted with the result, and I believe it complements the mirror I crafted earlier this year. Click below to take a look.
I’ll be back next Wednesday to show you what I’ve been working on. Hope you’ll stop by again for a visit.
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It’s perfect! So creative!! 🥰❤️