This weekend I took the most incredible workshop on Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint and its uses. A California stockist, Anne Skougard and the mini stockist, Kari Saupstad led the workshop and inspired us all. The creative possibilities of this paint are vast. It is simply an amazing paint. I arrived home filled with so many ideas and thoughts, I could barely sleep last night. I nearly got up to start a painting project.
The paint colors in this sample that I painted nearly match the vintage toile I used as a backdrop. Many of the colors in the toile match the colors in the sample. I love the idea of the two playing off each other and enhancing the strength of each.
Awhile back I posted some photos of this silk fabric that I stenciled. I loved the process, but not the paint. Now I want to try Annie’s Chalk Paint on some of my collection of textiles. I think it would be the perfect paint for this.
I purchased some really wonderful stencils while I was at the workshop and if anyone is interested, they can be found here.
This week I am going to experiment with the possibilities of this technique. I will be posting some photos here when I finish a few designs.
I totally understand how creative thoughts can keep you awake, it looks like you were truly inspired. Your paint sample is beautiful!
Hey – have you taken any classes at Art and Soul – I think you would like the mixed media. I think your painted board is pretty good with that fabric.
Funny that you mention this. I had a woman over at my house yesterday teaching her some painting techniques with the Chalk Paint, and she is actually going to use the paint in her mixed media projects. She loved it! I took an Art and Soul class in Portland about four years ago and loved it. I gather you must take these too!
I’m dying to know what you’ve come up with on the chalk paint. I’m considering painting kitchen cabinets with it… Any thoughts?
Quite a few people use the paint on kitchen cupboards and love it. I haven’t done this yet. I may at some point, but currently my focus is on furniture.
very lovely. Hope you are well!