In the Mood for Some Blues

Okay, yesterday I was "in the pink."

Today I'm back to my normal color palette: Blues!

Trying to finish up some last minute pieces 

before I pack up the car and head to the booth.

Here's today's work:

 Although it may look like an old brass/bronze framed mirror,

 It's actually weathered plastic…….

it's been up on my rooftop deck for ages.

 I first painted it in ASCP Old white…

then added splotches of pale blue, 

 ….and just a hit of turquoise here and there…
to simulate age...

 And then I applied clear and dark waxes.

 It looks like it's been weathered for years,

 and I much prefer the shabby finish vs. the "old world."

 I purchased this little cellarette from an antique store.

I loved the detail on the front door, and the turned legs, but the finish is boring.

 Now it looks like a true antique

with lots of paint layers and washes.

 I experimented on the top with creating a faux woodgrain...

 I used graining tools after painting on a wash of ASCP in Graphite over the existing finish.

 I dry brushed layers of Aubusson Blue, Paris Grey, Graphite...

 ..and used lots of dark wax in all the crevices and edges.
I'm thinking this might need a tad more dark blue.
so i'll look at it again when it comes out of the car tomorrow..

 …a little thrift store wooden frame gets a deep blue distressed finish.

I have surely been into these layered finishes of late…

When I return from the Easter holiday, 

perhaps I'll stretch my wings and try something totally different...

 I also was able to finish these upholstered seats for my client's porch.

 I painted all her outdoor furniture awhile back, and found this great
rug.

 This fabric goes perfectly.

I love the tomato red edging.
Welcome to the islands!

For now, this little fox is tuckered out!