Redecorating Rampage

A little later than my Wednesday blogging goal but hopefully you will think it was worth the wait!

For the last few months I have been itching to redecorate my home. I don't mean a total reno or calling a decorator to spend thousands of dollars. I mean the kind of redecorating where you recover loved pieces, give things a new life with a new paint color, rearranging furniture, a new accessory here and there, that sort of thing. I absolutely love to reinvent my spaces and breathe new life into them. As an artist I need a space that is inspiring and makes me happy because boring does not suit my muse!

A couple of weeks ago I got bitten by the motivation bug. I started with pillow (see last post) and ended up with a completely redone living room and updated dining room. Here are the results. (Unfortunately, I did not have the forethought or the patience to take before photos so just image brown, black, beige, and green....very sophisticated and BORING!)

The Living Room

 

 

 Lamp and side table detail

Fireplace wall

 

 Towers before and after

 Front door and window wall

 

Sconce detail

 

Entry Coat rack detail

 Throw detail

 

 Side table detail

 Sofa and art wall

 Pillow detail

Dining Room

 

Canvas Create Workshop - In Progress!

Hi folks
I know this is two posts in one day but I am so excited about this workshop that I had to share.

The workshop is called Canvas Create and it is taught by the fabulous Donna Downey. Now if you have never taken one of her classes or workshops you are really missing out! She is fun, funky, and breaks all the rules and she is exactly what I needed at this time in my life.

Once I watched the promo I knew I had to do it and to make sure I followed through I enlisted my mother to join in with me. Each month we get together and create the latest Donna masterpiece. Her techniques and radical process were just what my muse ordered. The classes actually began in January but they are video downloads so you can start anytime you want really. I highly recommend any of her classes, even if her style is not your thing she will push you to places you have never gone and make you a better artist!

Here are my first six canvases.

In the class she uses different sizes and orientations of canvas but I wanted all the same size so I could hang them together in a grid. I think one of the greatest things about Donna is her ability make you feel comfortable enough to make your own choices.

I honestly can't say enough positive things about Donna, her workshops, or my experience....it's all been great! Each month I can hardly wait for the the next video so I can create another canvas.

Stayed tuned each month for the remaining six canvases.