Summer fun! Redesign your kid’s room!

The kids will all be done with school this week and will soon be begging for something to do. Why not let them redesign their bedrooms? Kids of any age can give their input and believe me, having two daughters and having worked with kids for several year I KNOW they have their opinions on what they like and what they don’t. Designing their bedroom is such a fun and creative outlet and it really is a HUGE deal to give them a say in how their room looks.

Depending on age, maturity, and artistic talent, I can work at their level of involvement. I can help them get their ideas on paper and then implement the design. I know some parents get concerned over their child’s choices. “You want a BLACK wall??” “How many colors are you using??” “Are you going to be tired of this in a year??” Well that’s where I come in. By working together, we can come up with a plan that works. And remember, it’s only paint!

A room design or redesign doesn’t have to break the bank either. If your child has a favorite character that you’re afraid they’ll grow out of in a year or two, then maybe character bedding and some framed artwork or a couple mural accents (instead of a full room mural) would work. Paint the walls in one or two colors from the bedding for a cohesive design. If your child is older and wants something a little more sophisticated, there are several things you can do: paint the wood furniture white or black to tie all of the pieces together, paint the walls in colors of their choice (sports, school, or favorite colors), make custom canvas paintings, frame prints, paint their closet doors with chalkboard paint, paint an accent wall with either a faux finish or a special design. The possibilities really are endless!

Custom Name Mural

Closet doors painted with chalkboard paint

A Full Room Mural

I can help with every step from the planning, measuring, drawing, artwork, murals, to the implementation of a full design. I will be there for as much or as little as you need. And the really amazing part is when your child says: “This was MY idea!” or “This is just what I wanted!” or even “I helped to design my own room!” Now THAT is a pretty awesome gift!

I hope you all enjoy your summer! Go make some wonderful memories!

Want a belly cast? Do it yourself!

My belly cast article has been very popular. In fact it continues to get the most traffic of any single  article in my blog. Belly casts are the ultimate in originality ~  every pregnant body is different and beautiful. Add to that, custom artwork. What better way to remember that special time in your life??  In my original article I posted a link to Massage-ology where Angela will do your cast for you. It can run $200+ for a cast to be finished (joint compound, sanding, then painting). This process can be time consuming ~ that’s why it costs so much.

I wanted to offer you a less expensive option. Belly cast kits.  I now sell them through my on-line store for $38 shipped. If you’re local (Surprise/Phoenix AZ) and would like to pick it up yourself call me for a discount @ 602-885-8762.

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/RenaissanceHome 

In your kit are all of the supplies you need to make your own belly cast.  If you browse through the picture gallery on my website you can find some design ideas like this one below.

http://renaissancehomeaz.com/Body_Cast.htm

My prices for painting a belly cast are quite reasonable, usually $40 – $100. And if you’re not local I’m sure you can find an artist in your neck of the woods with reasonable prices also…or you can give it a try yourself.

Good luck…and if you do try it let me know how it goes!

And here’s an additional link in my column on body/belly casting.

Face-in-the-Hole ~ Donation for Peoria PD/Relay For Life event

 I was asked to paint this for the Peoria Police Department to be used at the Relay For Life event as part of their fundraiser. It will be saved and used for future events also.

I also walked the relay with my daughter’s and my youngest’s girl scout troop. We had a good time for a good cause.

Pencil Portraits of your loved ones…

 

What have I been up to?

 

I’ve decided to try my hand at portraits – with pencil, that is. Eventually I’ll work myself up to painting portraits but for now I’ll stick to pencil. Hopefully, by the end of the week I will have my own little store on Etsy to offer them to the public. If anyone is interested, just convo me.

 

My daughter, Cheyenne

     

My daughter, Laresa

     

                                                                                                                                 

     

Superstition Mountains, Acrylic on canvas, finished

 

I added just a few more highlights and deeper shadows. Complete and ready for sale. $175

Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction, AZ

The Superstions – Acrylic on canvas – almost done

 

I painted some more and took a picture, then I painted some more – and haven’t taken another picture. But… I’m almost done. The next pic should be my last on this. I have a small painting project I need to get done first but I should be done with this by next week.

C & C always welcome.

The Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction, AZ

The Superstitions – getting there

I’ve gotten just a little bit further but at least now I see where I’m going with it. A couple more painting sessions should do it. Here’s where I’m at…

Superstition Mountains, Apache Junction, AZ