I have to admit, I have a thing for green. When I found an old sewing table a while back, I knew I wanted to tear it apart and make a side table out of it ~ and I knew it had to be green. It’s been patiently waiting for it’s makeover – until now.
I was playing with CeCe Caldwell’s paint yesterday and I realized I already had everything I needed right at my fingertips to create the perfect green for this piece. I mixed a little of the Maine Harbor Blue in into some Spring Hill Green and came up with this.
West Maui Mountains ~ that’s what call it. Reminds me of the view you get while you’re pulling into the harbor or driving into Lahaina at sunset. Love those West Maui’s! I flipped the table over and started painting. I’ve really noticed a difference in the depth of color I can get with this paint; Here’s what it looks like going on. You can see the parts that have dried because they’re so much lighter.
This is one thin, sloppy coat. I did this intentionally because a well worn vintage feel is what I was going for here.
When the paint dries, it looks very light and feels chalky.
Once the wax is applied, the color deepens again and you’ll end up with a rich patina.
I spend a large chunk of time painting custom pieces for clients. If you have a piece of furniture you would like painted, let me know. Our current pieces for sale can be seen here. It changes frequently but I do my best to mark things as sold once they’re gone.
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Such a gorgeous green color. Love the piece. Hugs, Marty
Shelly, this is gorgeous! You always combine paints so uniquely! I love your ideas and this piece!
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Ooh! I love her! I’m going to have to look in my basement and see if I still have a partial sewing cabinet down there! Blessings on your business!
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That would match my living room! Love the green patina.
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♥Linsey
Shelly you are such an amazing artist! I can’t believe how gorgeous this turned out. You made me want to go to Maui now!! You captured that color perfectly. Did you link this up at the Cece FB page? You need to!!!
The funny part is I’ve never taken an art class in my life; I swear it’s the paint ~ it’s magical!
Beautiful transformation!
Thanx Vickie!
Hey girlie, while away it’s easier to leave comments then to send emails so here I am.
I did see the pin already that you mentioned, unfortunelty its not from my site it is from a SouthernSavy Style Feature. Also did you know Donna is only 30 mins from where we are in BC.
Shelly, I’m always impressed by your colors! I love color! This green and the blue on your other piece are to die for! LUV em’. I have got to do me some cuhla’ like that !!