Sunday, October 23, 2016

Quickies - Gray Shadows



quick makeover, primitive tray, shadow painting
Quickies project for this week involves gray shadows.

 And a bird!









A primitive tray once used for peat pot starters.

 Then a photo backdrop.

 I had it propped up for a photo when I noticed the shadow of a crepe myrtle.

 Decided it needed a wash of gray paint.





Ran in the house to grab a clip-on bird.

 Kept moving him until he sat on the right branch.









A perfect shadow!

 Lightly penciled around the shadow.








Painted with a darker gray.











Highlighted with a black Sharpie.











Mixed a black glaze.

 REMEMBER: Only use a glaze AFTER coating your piece with several coats of varnish.

 I used spray satin.

 Dab the glaze on with a foam brush.

 Wait a minute and begin carefully removing.

 Do a section at a time trying to maintain the same look over all the surfaces.



The after - I think I might like it better as a wall hanging than a tray.






The glaze settled into the crevices.


After enjoying the gray shadows tray for a few days, I sent it over to the booth to find a new home.



Notice I refrained from any mention of Dark Shadows and Barnabas Collins.




See y'all!






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16 comments:

  1. https://www.vintagesouthernpicks.comOctober 23, 2016 at 6:43 AM

    You mean you free-handed that from a shadow?? Great job!

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  2. LA PaylorOctober 23, 2016 at 8:58 AM

    And that's exactly how the creative mind thinks.
    What an amazing transformation. LeeAnna

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  3. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaOctober 23, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Wowza! I am in awe at your creativity and that you saw that shadow in time to recreate it. I had to brag on you to my husband who is sitting right here. I just love that tray!!

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  4. JunkchiccottageOctober 23, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    Donna what a great piece. Love that you could free hand from the shadow. You captured nature. Love this.
    Kris

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  5. NancyOctober 23, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    How perfect is that?! Love it, Donna!
    Nancy

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  6. Kim@Snug HarborOctober 23, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Love that. You always inspire me with your great projects.


    LOL on Dark Shadows. I wouldn't miss that show when I was a kid.

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  7. PattyOctober 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    As soon as I saw "Gray Shadows" I thought of Dark Shadows and wondered if you had meant to hint at the old soap opera. I've seen it recently on cable and it really looks cheesy compared to what we see now. Love your idea of the shadow painting. It turned out really well....great idea!

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  8. rushOctober 23, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Dark Shadows...Yep! Watched it when I was a kid. If it was a soap and I was that young, how much of it went over my tender little head?

    I like your idea of capturing a shadow. What a happy coincidence! I can see more of that happening, but on purpose.

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  9. AudreyOctober 23, 2016 at 11:20 AM

    Wow Donna ... I am impressed. Love shadows and never thought about capturing them this way. I did a blog on shadows and that was fun. I am sure I will be looking for a shadow to capture.

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  10. Tina@WhatWeKeepOctober 23, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    Well, that was just brilliant. It turned out beautifully. I bet it will be sold in a flash.

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  11. Linda @ A La CarteOctober 23, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    I love this and a great wall hanging it would make. I bet it sells fast! You are multi-talented my friend.
    hugs!

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  12. krishnaOctober 23, 2016 at 5:49 PM

    The tray turned out awesome..

    Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com

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  13. Rose LOctober 23, 2016 at 6:54 PM

    Such a great idea! GLAD THE SHADOWS INSPIRED.

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  14. Gwen SimmonsOctober 24, 2016 at 8:04 AM

    Wonderful idea. I love how the tray turned out. I think that you are right. It would look great on a wall... And, loved Dark Shadows and Barnabas Collins and Angelique when I was a kid. Used to rush home from school to watch. :-)

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  15. RESCUE REHABOctober 24, 2016 at 9:55 AM

    Love this!
    Marti

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  16. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 28, 2016 at 11:35 AM

    You are SOOOO clever...love it!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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