Get 'er Done Art Challenge: Round Two, Phase Two

  

Round Two:  Phase Two

For Phase one, look here. 

 

This phase was a painting frenzy for me.

 

 

I've still got several canvases--some started and some still in the package-- in the closet just begging to be painted. This is an alternate version of the painting I did at the now closed Pinot's Palette in Westminster.  It's a sample for a couple of upcoming painting parties.  I had to make another sample because (1) it had been so long since I painted the first one I needed to see if I remembered how to do it and (2) I had to adjust it from a 10 x 30 inch canvas to a 12 x 24 canvas, plus find a mix of paint that equated the color from Pinot's (I have no idea where they got either the canvas or the paint).  Like all my successful samples, it will go on my party wall (more on that to come).

 

 

I liked that painting so much that I decided to make a brush/pencil holder (a flower pot) and a box for my small ribbon spools (an empty dishwasher tab container) to match.
 

One of the big "things" among YouTube crafters is chalk paint.  Chalk paint is essentially water-based acrylic paint with a grainy substance (usually finely ground chalk or talc) mixed in.  Most of the crafters use it on furniture and decorative items because it is an easily distressed finish.  However, that's not what I wanted it for.  (I'll give my take on distressed painting later.)  I saw that it could be used on a variety of surfaces like wood, glass, cardboard, and metal.  I mentioned last post about painting on flower pots, but this time, I decided to paint pizza pans.  Why?  A while back, I saw a video on This Southern Girl Can featuring a wall hanging made of florals and other decorative items attached to a pizza pan. I was inspired to try turning the pans into a canvas. I bought the pans, then they sat in my pile of supplies for months.  This phase, I finally got around to them.

 

Before applying the base coat of chalk paint, I lightly sanded the pan to give "tooth" to the metal so the paint would stick.  I believe I applied two coats.  After letting it cure overnight, I did the lettering and artwork with acrylic paint. After letting the artwork dry, I sealed it with a couple of coats of varnish.  I also used E-6000 glue to attach a hanger to the back.  They turned out better than I expected and I think I'm hooked.

BTW--I also base coated the flower pot and dishwasher tabs container with the chalk paint also.  I think I like this stuff. 

Well, see y'all next time.

Get 'er Done Art Challenge Round Two, Phase One

 

Round Two:  Phase One

To see all of round one...

For week one, look here. 

For week two, look here. 

For weeks three and four, look here. 

For weeks five, six, and seven, look here.

For the end of round one, look here. 

 

Noticed a change on this blog? I finally made my sign/logo the way I wanted to all along.  I was never happy with the old one that I painted, but I made it do.  Thanks to a leftover 12x24 inch canvas, some craft supplies I don't use, and my friend Diana's Cricut, I now have a logo I can proud of.

I was given some craft foam a year or two ago but really didn't know what to do with it.  Quite honestly, I still don't know what it's supposed to be used for, but I did find out that it could be painted.  I cut out some flowers, painted them and glued some leftover sparkly gems in their middles so they didn't look so flat. I also cut out a horn and painted it and added leaves for accents.  BTW-- all the gluing was done with E-6000 glue (for permanent hold) with a dab of hot glue (for immediate hold).  I bought a few terracotta pots when I was off restriction during the holidays.  Along with the craft foam, this was my first time using chalk paint.  I used it as the base coat for the pot and painted the face over it in acrylic paint.  After a few coats of varnish (inside and out), it seems to be holding up well.  I'm not sure if this post can handle being outside, but for should be fine for an indoor plant.  I need to use the chalk paint on some other items before I can give a final verdict on it.

 

The only supplies I had to buy was for my "make it" party with Miss Emily.  This was her first time making a decorative mesh wreath.  She did an awesome job.  BTW--little "Chickie" in the middle of her wreath is one of my mini paintings.  It will be featured in this year's Easter card collection.  Stay tuned to see it in March.

 

 

My sample wreath.