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Welcome Paint Lovers…
Last week when I shared about my mini office space vinyl addition, I got a few questions about the artwork above my desk.
I painted this Ballard Design knock-off on plywood a while back… so I figured the Power of Paint Party was the perfect time to share a repost.
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I saw this gorgeous piece of art in the Ballard Designs catalog and thought I’d attempt to create my own little knock-off.
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I used a piece of plywood that was in the garage that measured about 1 1/2 x 3 feet. I decided to keep the knotted side up to add some texture to the painting.
I gave it a coat of cheap flat spray paint (for the primer) & a coat of Rust-Oleum Heirloom White spray paint.
To add some more depth to the background I used espresso brown acrylic paint watered down. I brushed it on the wood and after letting it sit for about a minute I wiped it off. It left just enough “tint” for me. You can see in this picture the different stages. The left side is the primed and heirloom paint only, the center has the brown paint before it’s been wiped off and the right side is the “after” effect. It helps to bring out the wood grain beautifully!
Then I took to sketching my layout…
I changed the color scheme of the paint completely to match the Pottery Barn duvet cover that was in the guest bedroom. Here’s the duvet…
Here’s the flowers before I added the details to them.
I traced around the flowers with a small brush loaded with the espresso brown.
Now the fun twirl-things… adding the whimsy to the painting. I used a medium size brush and some more espresso brown paint.
And I keep on twirling. I used the small brush for some too. I also added some creamy white streaks to the red flowers and more espresso brown streaks to the creamy white ones.
Here’s she is all finished…
I just started on a painting for our master bedroom that I’ll be sharing with you soon!
So what have you been painting?
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ahhh I love painting! So much! Thanks for hosting! <3
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
That is soo beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
Your picture is just fabulous! I LOVE it! Thanks for having the party!!!
I really like your knock off painting…looks so good over the desk….give yourself a hand!!! Thanks for hosting!!!
Love the painting! I may have to do one too!
Love the way your painting came out! Thanks for hosting
You did an outstanding job on this artwork…looks soooo good! Tanks so much for hosting every week.
Blessings,
Linda
Ooh it turned out really pretty!
I am just loving your blog, and that painting! You did a fabulous job for sure. I'm following and can't wait to see the upcoming piece!
The painting is beautiful! I don't paint…except with a spray can or occasionally with a large brush from a can!
Thank you for hosting!!
I can't believe you painted that – it looks like it's out of Ballards. Wow!! Thank you for hosting this power of paint party! I can't wait to check out everyone's projects.
That artwork is a work of art! Thanks for hosting!
i loove your artwork! it is better than the original!
Thank you for hosting such a fab linky party! I have included your link on my post!
I look forward to your future blog posts!
I am your newest follower, I hope you will follow me too
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That is absolutely gorgeous! Have you painted artwork before or is this a first? I'd love to do this myself but am wondering how that would go with no prior experience. Thanks for sharing how-to!
Kalina ~ I've done some painting years ago. I took an oil painting class when I was in Jr. High (ages ago) for 6 months. I've done maybe 10 oil paintings since then. This was my 1st acrylic artwork. I say GO FOR IT. Acrylic paint is CHEAP & a piece of wood – CHEAP! If you hate it, have a bonfire!
thanx for hosting my favorite party of the week! wow! there are some fabulous links this week! and i love you knock off painting! i like it even better, cuz it's filled w/ COLOR!
OH MY GOD Outstanding Panting Really i loved its Panting . WOW amazing your recently post and fantastic idea for panting …..thanks
Cute Blog! I’m a new follower Happy Friday!! I would love for you to stop and take a look at my blog as well! Thanks!
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soooo gorgeous! i love the colors! i am your latest follower!
Beautiful painting! I love it! I found your link on The Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday & am now following your blog.
http://educatorssoliloquy.blogspot.com/2011/02/oooo-what-little-spray-paint-can-do.html
Great detail and I love the colors of the flowers you chose. It really pops in comparison to the Ballard. I would love it if you would link this up to my blog party, A Marvelous Mess. At each party I will pick one project to feature on my sidebar for a week!! Here is the link: http://marvelouslymessy.blogspot.com/2011/02/marvelous-mess-2.html
This is fabulous. I just love everything about it!
I've put together a round up of great wall art projects on Craft Gossip today and included your post.
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I love when people create their own art. Wonderful piece.