Before and After

This could be the title for almost all of my personal projects. After a great find, I'm usually so excited to get started that I often skip right past the "before" photos. Usually the story behind why the item is in bad shape or has such a tacky finish is the best part, so from now on I am going to try to keep better documentation of the transformation... maybe the blog posts will help.

This was an example from a little while back. A small arbor for a beach wedding was needed and I was hit by inspiration while driving by an old picnic table curbside. It was in rough shape and also had the benches piled nearby, so I knew that I could make something work to achieve the "rustic" look the couple wanted.

The gorgeous floral design was by my friend Annie, who owned A New Leaf Studio in Charleston.

more "water inspired" paintings

Adding to the previous post... The ocean is on my mind.

This fun beach sign would be great for a dock or pool house!

All things water

The August heat brings on constant thoughts of water and has started showing up in my latest paintings. Inspired by the love of weekend boating, this nautical map documents our beautiful Charleston Harbor and the surrounding areas. I find it complements any decor style and is a timeless subject matter for an art piece.

An Updated Monogram

was never really the "monogram" type of girl... but this one I can pull off.  Using old boards that were reclaimed from a neighbor's renovation, I pieced together two and started layering paint colors. 

a little vintage with a touch of modern!