Can’t remodel yet? -Add some pizzazz with a mural By Barbara Harms http://www.etsy.com/shop/AsianAerAnsQuiilts/How many of us would just like a change in a certain room? Maybe it’s your kitchen, dining room or bedroom that’s looking tired? You can’t fork out the bucks to remodel right now, but want a change, so now what?
How about a mural? It’s an inexpensive do it yourself project. It can make a big bang for your buck as well. You can paint it yourself, if you have the art gene. Or if not, try stencils, they’re not that hard to do , and if you look around online, there are some very pretty ones available. Acrylic paints are a bargain, easy to use and only water clean up. Here are a few shots of this mural to spark your own creative juices. Have some fun, if you don’t like it, paint right over it, it’s no big deal.
You may have noted various different fruit on the same vine, it’s called poetic licence!
About Myself & My Approach
Art has always played a role in my life, in one form or another. My family is filled with many artist's, so my love of art came naturally.
By my teens, I had narrowed my focus to painting. I decided I was going to become a serious painter. I joined the Las Vegas Artist's Guild at 15, the youngest member at that time.
I've continued to paint throughout my life. On occasion I've sold my work, but I had more important priorities, I was raising my children, part of that time as a single parent.
My circumstances have changed, the kids are grown and I have more time for Art. Art is a form of therapy for me.
I was introduced to quilting & fell in love.
In time I missed the creative freedom painting made possible.
Then I discovered mixed media fiber art, I was home.
MY APPROACH TO ART
It's the creative process that holds the greatest attraction for me. Starting with a tiny seed of an idea; vague and blurred around the edges, I follow where that leads.
My approach is an instinctual one. Generally, I do little pre-planning. I make creative decisions, choices, directions to take as they present themselves.
This approach can lead to quite a few changes in the direction the quilt takes. The outcome can come as a surprise. I love that element of surprise!
Sometimes everything just comes together & I think to myself, "this is one of my better ones". when that happens, I can’t wait to show someone. I feel like a six year old, running home from school, a drawing in hand, excited to show Mom. At those times. I'm smiling like the Cheshire cat.
I’ve had work published in several magazines., which is gratifying. But the most gratifying thing is having clients be really happy with their purchased art quilt.
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The colors and designs you use are extremely beautiful! I like the mural that you use! I look forward to seeing what you do next.
The colors and designs you use are extremely beautiful! I like the mural that you use! I look forward to seeing what you do next.
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