I haven't painted in awhile, so when I picked up that paintbrush I was as nervous as it gets. Thankfully 5 minutes into painting it felt just as natural as it did 2 years ago. After I finished this piece I let it sit & sit & sit..... for 2 months! I was too nervous to post it for everyone to see. I know that might sound crazy but that's me. Finally I worked up the courage to post it, to put my work back out there & it sold! My first piece in what seemed like forever!
Now I know there are thousands of women (& men) who paint furniture for a living & I am by no means saying that I compare to even half of them but being out of the game for so long & then selling my first piece in what seemed like forever was a HUGE boost of confidence that I desperately needed.
Since it had been a little while since I had painted, I decided to try a different line of paints. I used Debi's Design Diary's DIY Paint & Wax. I absolutely love it! It's all natural, clay-based paint. For this piece I used Bohemian Blue, Mermaid Tail, Kissing Booth, & Beadboard. Are those not the cutest names? And look at the packaging!!
This time around I've decided to do more of my own original artwork. The canvas art is available to purchase HERE!
-Amber
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