I had so much fun painting over an old canvas
for my laundry room (here) that I thought I would
do it again for the living room. This canvas came
from the auction trash and it was painted with
hot pink and purple swirls. I've seen these at the
thrift store, too, so keep your eye out if you're
interesting in this idea. A ready to paint canvas
stretched over a wood frame is a little pricey
if you get it new from a craft store, and this is
a great, inexpensive solution!
I chose colors to go with the living room redo.
Much better! Those hot pink swirls just weren't
cutting it! haha.
♥
Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks, Marty! I really enjoyed this little project...felt
Deletegood to be creative!
So classy Betsy . . . quite beautiful . . the word gorgeous above is exactly right . . . :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Not bad for free, right? ha.
DeleteHave you ever thought that you might be painting over an undiscovered old master worth millions? I hope you checked first. Ha!
ReplyDeleteThere was a signature. It was Keith....Keith Sm.....just couldn't quite make it out!
DeleteThen it was DEFINITELY worth at least $27!
DeleteI always sign my paintings "Keef Smiff"
DeleteKeef? Oh, well, I definitely would have known if was you then!
DeleteIt looks fabulous!! just finding a different strong word from the above two to describe it.. ;) loved it..
ReplyDeleteThank you....much better than when I started! haha...
DeleteLove these colours together - so soft and peaceful. And the subject matter is so dear.
ReplyDeleteI'm always impressed with how great you are at free-hand drawing/painting.
The Mister wants a little more color in it! lol.....maybe some robin's blue on the eggs. Might have to tinker with it a bit.
DeleteVery well done as always at your sea
ReplyDeleteMaybe the painting will grow and out will pop a birdie lol
If the painting comes alive
DeleteI'm selling it to survive! haha.
Oh Betsy...so glad to see you painting. Love this new one. I need to broaden by scope and try some other medium than watercolor. This is so elegant...just hanging in the as held by tiny threads unseen. I love your creativity...it amazing.
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks....might work on it a bit more. You know I love my greys! But the mister thinks it's very gloomy. lol....
DeleteYou just have creativity oozing out of you Becky. Beautiful job and the price was certainly right.
ReplyDeleteYes, the price was perfect! That was the best part!
DeleteOh to be so talented! Love the pillow too!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't know...I redid much of it today! haha....the mister likes it better...and I guess I do, too!
DeleteWow! Beautiful and such great art for the living room wall.!
ReplyDeleteI needed something in that space! Room almost done!
DeleteVery creative!
ReplyDeleteVery fun to do!
Deletebeautiful painting Betsy,, very "" you "", I know how much you love birds, Ilove the muted soft rich colors, looks beautiful in your room,
ReplyDeleteIt was too gloomy for the mister, so I've added more color...lol....
DeleteThe new room is looking nice! Love the color scheme...it reminds me of an impending thunderstorm. And why am I not surprised your painting is of a bird's nest? So much talent going on at your house!!
ReplyDeleteI almost always choose a nest to paint...I guess I'm more confident with that subject. Won't be doing portraits any time soon...or ever. lol.
DeleteHi Betsy - lovely .. just wish I had your talent - sadly painting is not one of them. This looks almost Japanese styled ... maybe it is!
ReplyDeleteCheers and love that it fits the sitting room colours so well .. Hilary
Oh, I don't know....it's pretty easy...and the best part is that if you mess up, you just paint over it!
DeleteNeat. You might be surprised when a certain visitor arrives and offers big money for your work.
ReplyDeletewell, come on over! It's not that far! haha.
DeleteVery nice-the only artwork I do is bible journaling, but I would love to learn how to paint.
ReplyDeleteyou'll have to explain the bible journaling some time!
Deletesuch calming colors!
ReplyDeletebeen trying my hand at painting and doodling on things for our front porch. no surface is safe lol
i so enjoy all your posts! :-)
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Well, that sounds fun! It is kind of an addictive hobby, isn't it?
DeleteOh, wow! Nice! I stand in admiration: not only did you create something pretty, but you were able to repurpose an old item at the same time.
ReplyDeleteThat's the best part, isn't it? The recylcing....love doing that.
DeleteI Love this! i haven't said anything on my blog yet, but we are moving!~ I look forward to decorating our new downsized house in the country! And I love to paint. I would love to spend a day with you and other bloggers painting...wouldn't that be fun?
ReplyDeletethis looks lovely and looks great up there. Well done!
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