Friday, August 12, 2011

Murals~”Don’t be afraid to paint!”

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I’ve been in many beautiful homes with these gorgeous Rufus Porter (folk art) style murals. Thinking it would be too expensive to have a professional artist come in and do one for me…I then put the thought out of my head.

Recently I was over my good friend’s home (Maria Cardillo), and as I was admiring her mural and sighing, my daughter who was standing next to me then said to me “ I can do that, I’ll paint one for you.” A rush of happiness came over me!

The next day we headed to Michaels http://www.michaels.com/ craft store and bought an assortment of acrylic paints and brushes.

Ashley then painted on paper a rough sketch of her design, soon after the painting began.

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I love it even more knowing that my daughter painted this for me.

The one thing about paint is this…it’s just paint, if you don’t like it, you can always paint over it!

Don’t be afraid to paint!

Blessings, Bonnie

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20 comments:

  1. BumbleBeeLaneAugust 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Another talent for beautiful Ashley! She did a wonderful job just as well as any professional.Love it! Warm Blessings~Amy

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  2. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    LOVE IT! Love the last picture so I can get a better idea of the size of the mural, etc. Way to go, Ashley!!! ~Michelle F.

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  3. Amanda DicksonAugust 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    She did a great job on you wall! I might have to try it sometime too!

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  4. annieAugust 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I just love this, she did a great job! It looks perfect there on that wall! I love the colors!

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  5. Raymond HomesteadAugust 12, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    How nice! That's really neat that your daughter did it!

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  6. Robyn ♥August 12, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    That is so beautiful...and like you said, even more so knowing it was painted by Ashley! Great job! That can be in her portfolio with all her other great accomplishments. :)

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  7. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Beautiful! Ashley did a great job, you must be so proud of her... that girl is going to go far! Enjoy~

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  8. PamAugust 12, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Your daughter is very talented and the mural is absolutely beautiful...I did try a mural on my second floor hallway and well as you said it's just paint. That's what I did I painted right over it!! What a beautiful gift from your daughter ~ enjoy. Pam

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  9. Dana~HomespunTreasuresAugust 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    OH my goodness!!!! This is so impressive!!! Ashley is so very talented. Bonnie I know you are very proud of her. I tell you what this girl is going to go places. She has a bright future ahead of her. Now you can see and enjoy her talent for years to come.

    Blessings,
    Dana

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  10. adsgramAugust 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Ashley...that is absolutely gorgeous and Bonnie, you have every reason to be proud of her and cherish that wall FOREVER!!!

    Lynne

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  11. *Kountry*Porch*Primitives*August 13, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Wow Ashley, this is wonderful! Now I'm sitting here looking at my walls....hmmmm. Have a wonderful weekend ~Kriss~

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  12. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Great job Ashley, just beautiful !!
    Lynda

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  13. AudreyAugust 15, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    That is beautiful!! Ashley is so talented just like her mom.

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  14. GinnyAugust 15, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Beautiful! A very talented young women.

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  15. CarlaAugust 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Beautiful job, Ashley!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    that is truly amazing Ashley done a GREAT job on it.. LUCKY

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  17. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Your daughter did a wonderful job on your mural,how nice to do that for her mom. I would love to have one on my wall.

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  18. lilybetsAugust 19, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    ...lovely wall,very nice and original!

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  19. The Farmer's AtticAugust 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I love it!!!!!!!!! Can Ashley come to my house and paint too? :)

    Lucy

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  20. LizziesRaggs PrimitivesJune 14, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Beautiful Painting! She has done a wonderful mural. I think if you have any amount of craftiness in you and some confidence you can master almost anything. My motto is "just do it". and like you say "it`s just paint". I would like to do a mural for my daughter but with the Adirondack theme. Mountains and lakes. Keep that positive attitude Ashley, It pays off!

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I love hearing from you!~Blessings, Bonnie