STUDIO
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The Making of a Pattern Packet
The making of a pattern packet…take 1. Long before designing for the Decorative Arts, I painted and painted and painted from many patterns and books…never really putting much thought into how they were created…not that I did not appreciate the… Continue reading
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Santa and His Reindeer
Mike, a good friend, approached me in October 2013 with a photo of an ol’ vintage outdoor Santa and Reindeer he found on Craigslist/Ebay, it reminded him of days gone by, a memory of the same Santa and Reindeer from his… Continue reading
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Attention to Detail
It’s in the Details…. Whether it is creating my creative business or designing a painting, I love details! If you notice on my booth display the colors are similar, along with my branding, even the font I use is the… Continue reading
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Pixelated Palette
If you can’t beat em’, join em’ ! We, The Decorative Painting community sure do miss our PaintWorks magazine! But don’t fret….we have a new magazine delivered in a new way….. to our in-box! Pixelated Palette…won’t you join us? Click on… Continue reading
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Finding your Maxine….
Please don’t gasp when you look at these books and think they have been mistreated….but look at them as they have been treated with much love! ♥♥♥ Continue reading
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In the News….Decorative Art
Making Headlines Decorative Art offered at our local Community Art Center in the news! The article is about the workshops I teach at our local community art center and have gained a few Decorative Artists by doing so. I introduce… Continue reading
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What’s in a Business Card?
What’s in a Business Card? A Dream A Dream for the Future Learning from yesterday, working hard today and hope for tomorrow! Continue reading
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Pep-Rally for Decorative Artists
The universe is tilting and after the smoke clears I believe it will be in our favor….as Decorative Artists. What ???? There has been a lot of buzz on social media about All American Crafts, PaintWorks magazine, convention changes, big-box… Continue reading
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Up-cycled Jars
Up-cycle your recyclables! I am always looking for jars, containers, boxes, bags or bins to place collections of items in, to organize my kitchen or studio. Why not up-cycle a pickle or sauce jar…. Gather your supplies….a clean recycled jar,… Continue reading
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Decorative Painter Issue 3 2014
Have you received your copy of the Decorative Painter? Turn to page 109……I have created a new Christmas Design for YOU! The Decorative Painter is published by the Society of Decorative Painters, Join today and don’t miss a single issue…Keep… Continue reading