This sweet & functional piece might be my favorite commission to date. A family of dear friends converted a little nook into a work-from-home office space, and came up with a hinged desktop that could be propped up when needed, and just hang on the wall when not in use. Since the nook faces their family room, they asked me to paint "something!" on the desktop so it can serve as an art piece whenever it's not (and while it is!) a desk. We talked through some options, I came up with a few sketches, and the idea they ultimately chose was a floral burst with each flower representing a member of the family. While the landscape and abstract floral designs I also offered were fun, this was definitely my personal favorite. Selecting a bloom for each of them was so fun, and I *think* they like my choices, ha! Since they wanted the stained wood of the desktop to be visible, I made sure to choose colors that would pop not only next to each other, but next to the tone of the wood as well. After choosing my colors, I set up on my front porch to map out the shapes and get started with the paint! Some of the lighter colors required multiple coats, and I was thankful the drying time of my oil paint was quickened since it could soak into the un-primed wood. Slowly building up contrast & detail, fine-tuning the shapes, and sharpening edges, I finished the painting and topped it off with a matte finish protective coating. The rustic feel of the stained wood persists, but the painting won't scratch or chip during use.
Overall, I'm so happy with the way this piece turned out! And I'd love to do more. If you're interested in a similar project, or adding paint detail to another type of furniture, head to my contact page and let me know!
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