What's Inside the August 2007 Issue of PaintWorks

Inside this Issue — August 2007

August 2007 Issue Those Summer Days...
Summer is synonymous with outdoors! So what better time to begin planning spectacular outdoor accents for your porch, patio, and garden? This issue features a number of designs that can be used either indoors or outdoors. With brushes in hand and a little imagination, you can transform your surroundings with a splash of color.

To begin, give your floors a facelift with Tracy Moreau’s faux stone technique. You can either refinish an entire floor or paint a floorcloth to accent an area of your room. If folk art is your style, be sure to check out Barb Franzreb’s fruit-themed floorcloth—what a stunning statement this painting will make!

For those of you who have an herb garden, paint Lynne Andrews’ Herb Sampler Garden Tote to keep your garden tools and gloves within easy reach. No herb garden? Why not adapt the design to a wonderful plaque to display on your sun porch, or use the design on the top of a square accent table. You can even use it as a border for a floorcloth. The options are truly endless!

Of course, Rebecca Baer’s charming Folding Daisy Chair is a perfect accent for the season. Go to your local secondhand shop to find wooden folding chairs similar to the one featured in this issue. Using the proper mediums, you can also adapt the daisy and background design to white, beige, or sage muslin pillows to scatter on your couch and chairs. Again, this design can be adapted to a host of suitable surfaces including benches, stools, floorcloths, tabletops, and more.

After a enjoying a day outdoors, hang your sweater and hat on Debby Forshey-Choma’s Seaport Village Coat Rack. Carry the theme throughout the room by painting part of the design on a coffee table, end tables, lampshades, and more. Just take a look around and you’ll surely find a surface calling out to you!

We’ve given you a few ideas to get you started on your summer decorating, and look forward to seeing how you’ve taken some of these designs and applied them in your own way. Send photos together with a brief description to: All American Crafts, Inc., PaintWorks Summer Designs, 7 Waterloo Rd., Stanhope, NJ 07874.

Happy Summer!

Linda R. Heller
Editor

Projects

	Canvas Lavender Accessories ProTerra—Un Beau Brin De Lavande by France Quirion Paint bouquets of lavender, known for its calming and healing benefits, on natural canvas totes, a pillow, and a placemat.
	Wooden Bird Feeders and Birdbath by Chris Thornton-Deason Bring charm to any outdoor setting with a collection of hand-painted wild bird accessories.
	Country Lane Trunk by Joan Dixon This wooden trunk is decorated with a quaint country cottage dating from 17th or18th century England.
	Town & Country Wine Coaster by Carol Cook Display a favored bottle of wine in this stylish Irish landscape-inspired wine coaster.
	Memory Keeper Canvas by Sharon Teal-Coray This painting depicts the role of a Southwestern Indian woman—keeper of the history of the tribe.
	Bengal Tiger Basket by Willow Wolfe The Bengal Tiger is one of nature's most territorial and fierce creatures. Capture the beauty of this most coveted tiger on the lid of a hand-woven basket.
	Sea Life Watercolor by Colette Pitcher This watercolor painting depicts colorful fish, an eel, and a manta ray frolicking among the coral in an underwater playground.
	Seaport Village Coat Rack by Debby Forshey-Choma This painting is inspired by Mystic Seaport, a replica of an authentic 19th century coastal village with tall ships and fisheries.
	Daisy Folding Chair by Rebecca Baer, CDA A cluster of striking white daisies graces this traditional folding chair.
	Strawberries Cabinet by Debbie Cotton Paint luscious ripe strawberries on the front of this country-themed cabinet.
	Folk Art Tin Candle Box by Rosemary West, CDA The combination of drybrushing and crackling techniques makes this piece extra special.
	Fruit Basket Floorcloth by Barbara Franzreb Bring a new look to any floor with this primitive-inspired design.
	Teddy Bear Nursery Night-Light, Part 2 by Chris Haughey Turn the lights out and make a wish on these sparkling stars as they dance on the ceiling.

Features

	Brushstroke Technique Guide: Perfect Peaches by Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis Create “Perfect Peaches” following this step-by-step guide.
	On Track with Trends: Make a Statement with Black & White! by Alyson Udell Check out the current fashion trends.
	Signs of the Times: Herb Sampler Garden Tote by Lynne Andrews Place herb plants or garden tools in this handy wooden container.
	RB Homespun Elegance: Moutarde aux Herbes (Herb Mustard) Jars by Rebecca Baer, CDA Create these custom-designed jars and fill with tasty homemade mustard!
	A Fresh Approach to Faux Finishes: Fabulous Finishes for Floors by Tracy Moreau Floors are a wonderful surface for faux finishes, but are often overlooked. For this faux stone/grout project, we used a floorcloth, but have also included information on how to apply this finish to vinyl and wood floors.
	The Inspired Palette: By the Seashore by Kelly Hoernig This beach-inspired vanity ensemble is painted with a wonderful range of browns, blue, green, and mauve.
	Explore Watercolor Techniques by Tom Jones This painting exercise demonstrates how to use a colorful first wash to achieve beauty and harmony throughout a painting.
	Different Strokes for Different Folks! by Heather Redick, CDA This is the first in a series of articles focusing on brush control and technique aimed at advancing your painting skill level.
	Created Just for Kids: Beary Much Love Chair by Karen Wisner This loving trio, shown on an antique child's chair, can be adapted to a host of surfaces including an old suitcase or picnic basket.
	Brush Up on Business: A New Approach to Seeking Surfaces by Gisele Pope and Nony Housh Join Gisele and Nony on a painting surface hunt!

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