September 29, 2014
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ust another example how shadeless, cast-off lamps can be utilized in an artistic and functional manner. Instead of my necklaces getting all tangled in a drawer, they now sweetly hang from this lampshade-minus-shade. The Edison bulb paired nicely with this antique lamp, and the very low wattage creates warm mood lighting when needed. I have to give credit for this idea to my studio neighbor and friend, Vivian Young. Since we've become picking buddies, ...
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September 29, 2014
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here were a few things about this table that saved it from the scrap woodpile. For one, I couldn't let go of the unique basket weave inlay, and the cool finial hiding down below. Another saving grace was its big round top and shapely legs. Sadly, its finish was in terrible shape, and was not worth saving (leftover, faux distressed look from the early 80's). I'm not a huge fan of painted furniture, but I'm learning to love the ease of chalk paint for ...
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September 22, 2014
One thing I enjoy is rescuing art. It usually entails finding a good piece of art and giving it a beautiful new mat and frame. However, I recently realized that canvases also need rescuing, rescuing from bad art that is. Its an age old practice to overpaint canvases, so I didn't feel terrible when I painted over this garage sale canvas (despite the seller's accusing look when I told him of my intentions). I loved the canvas and its frame; it was the ...
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