Sometimes, after I put the girls to bed for the night, I find myself feeling restless.Of course there are lots of things I should be and could be doing. Last night was one of those nights. I had chairs I should be working on for clients. I had laundry I should be folding and piles of book I could be reading but I didn't want to do any of those. I found myself walking into my work room staring at sea of chairs I have been
hoarding collecting. I pulled out a French love seat I have been wanting to reupholster for awhile. I went to my paint cabinet and pulled out my little art case. While Mat Kearney singing softly in the background, I painted...and painted.
I painted the upholstery with half Annie Sloan chalk paint in Antoinette and half water mixture. I let it dry for a few hours. Ideally you should let it dry for at least 24 hours.
I am not a trained painter. I am however inspired by amazing artists such as Katie Rodger of
Paper Fashion. She has this ability to use paint to create such magical images. Is there anything more beautiful than magic of paint and ladies in gorgeous gowns?
Painting on fabric is definitely a lot more different from canvas. I wanted the painting to be soft and feminine.
Originally I thought Bella might like it but when I showed her this morning, she said, "Well, isn't that a silly thing?" I guess she doesn't like "anything pretty" anymore.
Instead of hiding in my work room until I get a chance to reupholster it, now this lovely chair can be in Aurora's room.
Be Different. Be Weird. Be You.
Love,
Victoria
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Simply beautiful! The mysterious magic of a creative mind...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Camille. It is a jungle in that mind. : )
DeleteI love it Victoria. You are incredibly talented. The painting is soft, delicate and ultra feminine. Perfect for a romantic heart.
ReplyDeleteI would display it in my proudly.
Janet
Thank you so much, Janet. Us romantic at heart can always relate to one another. : )
DeleteOhhhh Victoria this is sooooo beautiful. You out did yourself on this one. Beautiful. Your talent just freely flows. So lovely.
ReplyDeleteKris
Thank you, Kris. I hope you are well. I can't wait to see more of your creations when you move!
DeleteVictoria very lovely, soft and feminine. I love the fabrics texture enhancing the painting. I oftentimes find when you take time away from the norm magic occurs. You my sweet friend created magic. Pretty in Aurora's room, I'd never reupholster it. Isn't kids personalities funny, constantly changing, Bella is into more dramatic right? Wanting her room painted Black.
ReplyDeleteHave a creatively fun week.
xoxo,
Vera
Thank you, Vera. I wasn't sure how I felt about the fabric texture but I really does enhance it. The paint definitely absorb more because of the painted fabric underneath.
DeleteI love what you did with the chair. It's perfectly magical. I love how daring and creative you are. Once a week, I doodle girls (teens) in long dresses in a music notebook for my daughter, (kitties too); she loves being surprised when she looks at her notes, because I did two things at once (lesson notes and doodles) xoxo Su
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love to doodle? I love all of these grown up coloring books now too. You are such a wonderfully devoted mother, Su.
DeleteYou are overwhelmingly talented!!! Beautiful! I wish you were my mom when I was little :0) I do hope you will link up this inspiring piece to my Making Broken Beautiful Party this Thursday... It's simply gorgeous as are all your projects! http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
Thank you so much, Terry. I will definitely be there!!!
DeleteThis is just beautiful, and it must have been so much fun!!! It looks absolutely lovely and I would adore to have it in my room (no room in my room. too many chairs already….). I am sure Aurora loves it as much as we do!
ReplyDeleteYou and me both....with too many chairs. I just can't help myself. I keep bringing more and more pretty chairs home.
DeleteIs Bella your oldest? I've forgotten. Sounds as if she's already entering those pre-teen years! I love this and thanks for the recommendation of the Paper Fashion site. I can see why you find it inspirational.
ReplyDeleteTeddee, yes Bella is my oldest. I feel like I am dealing with a teenager some days too. I am so happy you visited Paper Fashion. She really is such an amazing artist.
DeleteHow lovely! ♡♡ You are always so inspiring! You make me feel like there are no limits! I just love visiting you here on your beautiful blog and having this glimpse into your magical world.
ReplyDeleteJennelise xo
Oh Jennelise...Thank you Thank you. There really are no limits when we stop trying to fit into molds.
DeleteWOW! I soooo love and admire your creativity. My most favorite blog person. I love this chair!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I soooo love and admire your creativity. My most favorite blog person. I love this chair!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your nicest comment! This is one of the best perks about blogging...being able to connect with like minded people,
DeleteSo beautiful, Victoria! You are amazingly talented...so much more than you give yourself credit for! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteOh Amanda, you are so very kind. Thank you my friend.
DeleteOh Victoria - this is really painful to look at! I have a split personality on decorating - one half of me is horse themed rustic reclaimed salvage farmhouse (the half than won. The other half yearns for the pretty feminine unique décor and ideas you exude throughout your house and is beating up the other half of me on reading your post haha! If I had even a fraction of your talent I would be tempted to do a 180 on my decorating! You always inspire me though to be individual and explore new ideas. This gorgeous loveseat is a prime example - people are painting their upholstery these days but I have not seen art painted on top of that - you amaze me!
ReplyDeleteI am totally the same way! Apart me love that all white everything French farmhouse look and then the other part of me love colors and velvet and anything pretty.
DeleteWhat a masterpiece! Your settee is so gorgeous now. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Pam
DeleteVictoria this is absolutely beautiful! So pretty and feminine and it looks perfect in Aurora's bedroom.
ReplyDeleteLove your brave attempt to creating beauty to the sette that totally surprises your daughters space with so much creative charm.
ReplyDeleteLove how it turned on and what it adds to its space.
Your art rocks my dear.
Xx
Dore
This is a gorgeous piece you created. I love the illusion or hints of the subject matter, like you are staring through the misty fog of memory...beautiful. A treasure for always, Thanks for sharing! Sandi
ReplyDeleteThat is so stunning! I can not believe you painted this. I thought this was a fabric at first with princess figures. What an amazing job and a gift. I totally want this in my daughters room...I think I may have to find the princess fabric though, my painting skills are no where close to that. Pinning!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I admire your talent. My idea of painting constitutes something akin to paint by number. I'm pinning this anyway to my furniture board. It's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou are quite talented / this is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I've been thinking about it a lot ever since I first saw this post, wondering what I can paint on in my house! So inspiring! Also, I've been wondering if what you have in Bella is a baby teenager? She's sounds like she might be warming up for teenagerhood !!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding, Victoria! Simply breathtaking. You are quite the untrained artist! I love it! :-)
ReplyDeleteCheryl - Rufflesandrifles
It's so so pretty. If your daughter doesn't want it, I'm 46 years old and I'd love something like this. Don't reupholster it!!! Some lovely girl out there would love to have this. PS... I have a thirteen year old who would no longer want such a pretty thing in her room too. sigh.
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