I've been considering larger pieces lately and larger pieces requires a larger palette! So the other day I went to the art store and the perfect palette for me just happened to be sitting in the clearance section! I just had to buy it!
Now, it's a right handed palette and I'm a lefty, but with a few modifications and turned upside down, I'm sure I'll manage just fine!
Also, Summer is right around the corner so I decided to buy a French Easel in hopes that it will inspire me to go outside and paint more... Wish me luck on that...
There is a catch though! Even though both items were practically steals (Palette was only 2 dollars), I did have one small problem... I like my studio furniture and belongings to match. This required a sanding and staining project!
Here are the materials I used!
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| Project Materials |
And here are the pictures in progress!
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| French Easel (Before) |
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| Palette - Initial Sanding w/ 320 grit Sandpaper |
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| Palette - Second Coat of Pre-Stain |
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| Palette - Red Mahogany Stain |
Okay Michelangelo --the finely wrought paintings are one thing, but the hand made French easel and the refinishing of that and the palette well that is just plain showing off!!! okay I might be a tad jealous!!! I do believe there is a bit of OCD in you!! I know the feeling...I just got a much longed for Dremel with accessories...let the exact reproductions of miniatures begin!!!! again I will have much joy in watching your work evolve.... thanks for the blog info etc....Kathleen.
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