creative living idea this week... Have you ever thought of a piece of plywood becoming an unexpected work of art? I always encourage you too look at your world through different eyes as often … [Read more...]
Craft Jam New Year’s Day…Come With…
I am Going to Craft Jam 2011 at CrafTech University on New Year's Day... Meet Me There for some great crafting and loads of FUN!!! So you don't want to sit and watch football all day?? Leave the … [Read more...]
UpCycled Wooden Door with Chalkboard Paint
The Chalkboard Paint Project...WRITE ON! A DIY UpCycled Wooden Door w/ Chalkboard Paint by Joni Neckrent of Pop Art Mini's Today was the day that I decided to join the creative chalkboard … [Read more...]
Behold the Glitterati
by Debra Disman from Artissima Blog and Artifactory Studio All that glitters isn’t gold…or is it? Well, it might be “schlag” , or combination metal leaf, it might be 22 karat gold leaf, or it … [Read more...]
Make Merry & Raise Some Cane…
Here are two of my newest designs in my Zazzle Shoppe... Today there is $6 off Shirts and FREE shipping on any order over $35. It would help this starving artists if you bought a few things!!! Have a … [Read more...]
Gilded Pumpkins
Wow oh Wow...I love these gilded pumpkins...this has to be one of the greatest autumnal decorating ideas ever! Okay, I am a little carried away, but decorative painters the world over should be … [Read more...]
Off to New Jersey
I am off to New Jersey to paint murals in a women's shelter in Jersey City this week...with my Cre8Tive sistas. It is part of our yearly give back and we are working with Terry Grahl of Enchanted … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Friday Alisa Burke
Mixed media artist Alisa Burke has an artists heart with a business mind...a magical combination for making dreams come true. She was on FAMM Live yesterday (you can listen on the player in the … [Read more...]
Tree Silhouette Mural in Baby Nursery
How to Paint a Tree Silhouette Mural Above: One of my faves from Pottery Barn Kids.. I love how they incorporate the shelve branches. I so want to do this in AdLeigh's room!!! HINT!!! … [Read more...]
Revamp It 2010
Procrastinator's Party The BEFORE Photo You know I am a vamp. Soooo I was inspired to join Revamp it 2010...or what I call a Procrastinator's Party…to finish a project we have been trying to … [Read more...]
Revamp It 2010
Your Life and Your Lifestyle Procrastinator's Party The BEFORE Photo I was inspired to join Revamp it 2010...or what I call a Procrastinator's Party…to finish a project we have been trying to … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Annie Sloan
Annie Sloan is living her dreams indeed. I will interview Annie this weekend for Artistically Speaking Talk Show on Sunday 9/19/2010. Annie and I have much in common. We both started painting murals … [Read more...]
Video: Using compliments to adjust color
Dean Sickler, author of Keys to Color, teaches you how to use compliments to adjust color when painting or glazing a wall. Dundean Studios 13th Annual Open House Saturday September 11, … [Read more...]
Gilded Ceiling with Modello Decorative Masking Patter
Susan Bickford provides some process and finish shots of a ceiling stencil project. She writes: This gilded tree on the ceiling idea goes back several years for me and actually predates Modello … [Read more...]
Every Artist has a Story
How I Became a Decorative Artist by Barbara Rocha (Editor's Note: This article is from Barbara's blog Paint A Lifestyle. Barbara owns a Decorative painting company based in Ontario, Canada. It is a … [Read more...]
Dream Doer Friday…Mario Bresciani at work
Our Dream Doer this week is Mario Bresciani - Marbre art. Browse through the gallery below and see just a tiny glimpse into the talent and mastery of Mario. His sense of whimsy is evident in the … [Read more...]
PDRA/The Faux Finisher Magazine on Artistically Speaking Talk Show
Dan Simon and Diane Capuano will join Lyna and me on the AS Talk Show 8/8/2010 to talk about the magazine, the future of the painting and decorative industry and much more. Please join us. Dan Simon … [Read more...]
Decorative Concrete Videos and DVDs
Bob Harris of Decorative Concrete Institute has some great educational videos for decorating your concrete surfaces. Bob Harris is president of the Decorative Concrete Institute, … [Read more...]
Color Muze-As the Color Turns
“Color Muze” Article #1 by Debra Disman As the Color Turns: Considering the Color Wheel As artists, decorative painters, artisans, craftspeople, and creators, color is one of the building blocks … [Read more...]
contemporary stenciled effect…
New Directions for Decorative Painting This entrance hall sets a whimsical tone for the home. The visitor can't wait to see the other spaces. Created with a large tree stencil from Stencil … [Read more...]