It's true,
Trompe l'oeil it.
Trompe l'oeil it.
What a difference a little paint makes.
These little plastic urns were a plain brown color.
The urns were painted a solid green first.
On an old plate add several of your favorite acrylic paint colors.
With a flat, two inch wide brush and working sideways, apply paint in streaks.
In places stipple on a little white paint.
When completely dry spray with high gloss sealer.
You can improve so many different surfaces with just a little paint.
It is the paint treatment that separates the ordinary from the special.
Have a great weekend my dear Blogging Friends.
Gina
Dear Gina - your creativity knows no bounds, only you could come up with a solution like that for an old plastic urn - it looks incredibly realistic.
ReplyDeleteI like the results of your marble urn. It's hard to fathom the mind that would produce these in a brown shade, unless, I suppose, they were attempting terra cotta.
ReplyDeleteGina, I cannot believe you achieved that look with paint. I love this!
ReplyDeleteOh I love these gems Gina! Be sure to stop by, I enjoy the shares~
ReplyDeleteHello Gina,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea to make urns look old. I have also seen it done here at art studio dabbling grit on before painting..it looks like old stone.
I love them.
Thanks you gina ..lovely post.
Happy sunday
val
Dear Rosemary, Paint is the easiest way to change and/or improve an object. My motto, It's only paint, and there is more of it at the paint store.
ReplyDeleteDear Mark, I see the most impossible colors on plastic objects...nothing a little paint can't fix.
ReplyDeleteHi Ricky, Your paintings are charming. So glad that you stopped by so that we can become better acquainted.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary, I'm sorry that you are going through difficult times. Wishing you a speedy recovery. ox, Gina
ReplyDeleteDear Val, Grit works wonders on plastic columns and if combined with marbling makes for a very convincing stone edifice.
ReplyDelete"It's only paint"...LOL!! I know that song! You have such a unique painting style that shows in all of your pieces. I love the urn.
ReplyDeleteHi Gina,lovely to meet you. Just calling by to welcome you as the newest follower of News From Italy. I am delighted you did as I will be following you back your work looks beautiful. Please note I do not subscribe, so will not see any replies you put here, but you are welcome to message me via my blogs or on the FB page.
ReplyDeleteDear Theresa, Precisely, it's only paint. The secret is to walk away from your project, when you come back it always looks even better. And, one can always paint a light wash over all of it and that will fix most cowboy jobs.
ReplyDeleteHi LindyLou, Thank you for becoming my newest Follower. I have sent you a little note. Looking forward to your next post about Italy.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Gina! It may be only paint, and I will give it a try on something I have (no urn) but I am doubtful it will be anything like your beauty!
ReplyDeleteMary in Oregon
Mary, You can do it. Just don't be timid with colors. Have a look at a few rocks and notice how many colors they have. You will see blue and green and yellow and rust and more.
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