StudioJRenee

I would like to continue on the subject of painted furniture.  Morey indicated that she was inspired by Martha Stewart – my personal inspiration was Mary Engelbreit and McKenzie’s Childs.  I’m one that loves the sophistication along with a touch or two of Whimsey – well maybe a whole lot of whimsey with a touch [...]

I think I can credit Martha Stewart for my initial introduction to stenciling, back in the very early 90’s. Yes, I was one of those who religiously watched her show and subscribed to the magazine. I didn’t give a damn about the food and gardening, but I loved watching her paint things. I vaguely knew [...]

Ever since the digital cameras have been around, I tend to not print pictures anymore…..we just enjoy them on the computer and sharing them with others in the same form.  Well at the first of the year, I spoiled myself with a new computer and in moving everything over to the new computer I had [...]

I’m not sure how long Amy and I have known each other but, it does go back a few years!  Amy and her husband, Don have opened their house several times for me when I have traveled to PA to teach for their local chapter of the IDAL group.  Talk about incredible hosts – Amy [...]

The Art of Stenciling; Stenciling is a remarkably easy painting technique and here is some basic instructions for the art form.  Positioning the Stencil ….. Position your stencil, locating its open design elements exactly where you’d like the painted design to appear.  Then tape the outer edges of the stencil to the project with Blue painters [...]