Impromptu painting isn’t my forte (Do you know what I mean?) but it so happened I had with me the items I needed to paint the two pieces of furniture, a sanding block, tack rag and I would be using the same colors that I had used for the quote above the double entry doors to the master bedroom.
This was to be simple so here is what I decided on. The small scale furniture pieces didn’t have a large area to paint on so I worked with drawer fronts and the legs of the tables.
Because of my years of teaching freehand design on ceramics and procelain I decided on simple brushstrokes in colors that coordinated to the fabrics and accessories in the room. It was the colors of the two tables that ultimately helped me decide on the colors for the quote above the entry doors.
What are some of your ideas for simple painting on small scale furniture. Do have something to share? Just leave questions or comments in the comment box.
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April 27, 2009 at 1:37 am
Nicole C.
What kind of paint did you use for the poppies?
April 27, 2009 at 2:54 am
Mickey Baxter-Spade
Hi Nicole,
When I paint furniture I rough up the surface with a sanding block, add gel medium to my water based acrylic paint which makes it translucent and work in layers to achieve the depth of color I want, then spray it with sealer. Thanks so much for asking. Let me know if I can help with anything else.