Monday, June 25, 2007

~ Happy Monday, New Art

(** Edit Elaine, to find someone to do just painting to make something look like wood, you would want a good faux painter. But you can change a kitchen drastically with new doors. A cabinet maker is your best bet for a great custom look with the use of real wood!)


It looks like rain! Oh that makes me happy. The water bill is going to be a shocker this month watering so much to keep the plants alive.

(Full size, clicking on picture takes you to Etsy.)
My newest collage. Of course she is a Fairy. I'll enjoy working with the little creatures for a long time. It's been so many years anyway, they seem normal to me.

Did I answer your question?????

Please know that if you ask a question, and I don't answer, it's just because I get running around and forget.

The front door was repainted to look like wood but layering brown wood colors and some yellow ochre. It was done quite a while back, but I remember using brushes and rags both. Then it was waxed with paste wax. The kitchen ones were done by using mostly the same colors, but flogging them with a flogging brush. Basically slapping semi-wet glazes.

The ancient Tuscan looking urn in the kitchen side courtyard is really from Mexico. It's big and really old looking. It's a favorite thing.

The old peeling cross has no holes except to hang it in the back. It is a cross for the Sacrament of the Sick. It still has all the stuff inside that the priest would use. It's a bit old looking though!

Hope you all have wonderful day!

9 comments:

  1. I like the rain too!!Love all your photos!!

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  2. It's been nice here. We've had more rain than normal! I love it. I like your fairy. I also had fun looking at past posts. I'll have to explore some more. By the way, I love your yard!!

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  3. What a beautiful new piece...I love this one!

    It's raining here, too...thank goodness!

    I hope that you're having a good start to your week.

    Love, Andrea

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  4. I read through your blog and it is
    amazing what you have done with your
    home in the past twenty years.

    I am truly in awe! You have really
    motivated me to get busy. I love
    the layout of my kitchen, but the
    cabinets are outdated. I would like
    to get new drawer fronts and doors.
    I wish I could find someone who
    could do the type of paint finish
    that you have accomplished. Would a
    cabinet maker be versed in this type of paint finish?

    Beautiful blog!

    ~elaine~ from SoCal

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  5. She's lovely! I wish it would rain every day...I miss the late afternoon "thunder boomers" we usually have in the summer.

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  6. Oh wow...she is lovely!!!
    Stunning piece

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  7. Yes, my water bill was horrendous for last month! Thankfully, we've had a few thundershowers last week and are expecting some this week.

    Love your newest collage! You know I've been patiently waiting. When I saw it I immediately clicked over to your Etsy site all the while hoping it was still there. And it was! I'm so thrilled, I can't wait to get it!!

    Manuela

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  8. Hi Donna, I thought I had commented before! I love this new piece, it's gorgeous.

    Mr J has his follow up today. I'm sure he will have a good report. He's done quite well.

    Pat

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  9. I wish it would rain here too!
    Love the fairy!
    Rosemary

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