The Creative Touch
Pot-pourri

 

 

 

 

The painter's philosophy:

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, paint brush in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming  'WOO HOO!  What a ride!

TIPS & TRICKS

Deco Art has announced a new product set called Elegant Finish; metallic paints and antiquing glazes.  They can be used alone or together to create elegant faux finishing looks.  The paints come in 7 colors; Simmering Silver, Silver Sage, Champagne gold, Glorious gold, Emperor’s gold, Rich expresso, Dark Patina.  The glazes come in 4 colors; Renaissance brown, Luminous gold, Medieval gold, Old world patina.  They are packaged in 10 ounce jars.  For a look at the color range visit www.decoart.com

Or stop by the studio for a touchy feely look.

PUBLICATIONS

My new book is currently in production, with 12 new designs of Finishing Touches.  It includes some easy faux finishes, some of the new metallic paints and glazes from Deco Art.

Look for articles in Paintworks Magazine throughout 2008, featuring techniques and ideas about how to bring your favorite designs up to date with today’s trends in home décor and gift markets.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE WEB PAGES

Please send details of any sites you would like to be considered for addition to this list.

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DecoArt - product information, painting tips, etc.

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Viking Woodcrafts

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JB Wood Products - home of hundreds of unfinished wood items all ready for your decorative touch

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Wood Concepts

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Painter's Paradise

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Society of Decorative Painters - news, events, addresses for local chapters, etc.

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Paintworks Magazine - homepage for the online version of PaintWorks Magazine

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Quick & Easy Painting Magazine - homepage for the online version of Quick & Easy Painting Magazine

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Arts and Crafts - links, links and more links.

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Delta Technical Coatings - product information and lots more.

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The Country Register - free publication that focuses on crafts and craft outlets.

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Tru-Color Systems - everything you ever wanted to know about color matching.

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Loew-Cornell - lots of information about brushes, how they are used, how to care for them, etc.

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Mid Atlantic Decorative Painting Conference (MAD) - includes information on their first conference at Split Rock Resort, Lake harmony, PA, April 3rd thru 7th.

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Fletcher Farm School for the Arts and Crafts, Ludlow, Vermont - includes information on all summer classes.

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New England Traditions (NET) - includes information on the next conference in Providence, RI, Columbus Day weekend.

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Linda Coulter - Linda combines the Old World multi-layering techniques with today's designs and art materials to create a "beginner-friendly" art education program.

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The Painting Rag - a free publication devoted to decorative painting.


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Anne Hunter
The Creative Touch
48 Paquin Drive,
Marlborough, Ma., 01752

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