tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52802008069156766212024-03-12T21:09:37.992-07:00A Creative SpiritMan is made in the image of God ~ we possess His Creative Spirit and ability to have meaningful relationships with othersKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10927824536981097098noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280200806915676621.post-32738378951381468152010-01-04T23:05:00.001-08:002010-01-05T15:17:20.689-08:00A Wall and Furniture Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is my lovely Tuscan scene painted over the three years I was at University doing a Bachelor Degree in Nursing. <br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">It took that long because of too little time, too much study and not enough inspiration due to being absolutely worn out!<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">These antique brushes were wonderful finds while I was living in Hobart, Tasmania. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I transformed them with one of my favourite subjects to paint ~ Rosetti Women. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Obviously inspired by Dante` Gabriel Rosetti.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is one of my favourite Hat Boxes<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I couldn't resist transforming this rare find (shame on me - it was a wonderful deep brown leather) with a portrait inspired by a painting called "Eastern Beauty" by Norman Prescott Davies (1862-1915)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I think this is what Queen Esther in the Bible might have looked like. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">this one was commissioned by Kate Barnett (wife of Senator Guy Barnett) along with the following two items of furniture<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This old Pine Table was transformed using an adaptation of a William Morris design surrounded by a border of Acanthus leaves. Very classy indeed!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This old wooden box was transformed using an adaptation of a William Morris tapestry design called<br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> "Cabbage and Vine (Vine and Acanthus) "- 1879. A true family heirloom!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The design was taken from an original French Toille scene on fabric and adapted to suit the piece. <br />
It now houses all my herbs and spices.<br />
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