Happy New Year! setting goals
At this time of year it’s always nice to sit down and think about how the past year went. What goals did I have for the year, did I meet them? What was I thinking a year ago, how has [ . . . ]
Author: Ellen Leigh
Starry, Starry Night
My last project of 2012 was many things- unexpected, a challenge in several ways, really big, and an absolute blast! The client was referred to me by another client- love when that happens on a lengthy chain of referrals like [ . . . ]
Happy Thanksgiving with a Thankful Heart!
Although the year isn’t quite over, in November I find myself reflecting on the past year with gratitude. Especially this year, when I have so much to be thankful for. It has been a busy year for me with lots [ . . . ]
A Sun-room with Personality
Sometimes a room just needs a little ‘something’. Already a beautiful sun-room done in soft greens, beige’s and a bit of warm rose, this space was just fine as is. My client wanted a little bit of added personality in [ . . . ]
Hampshire Taupe and Bronze
It’s been a long time since I have had the opportunity to paint a room for a sophisticated young lady about to graduate from High School. Her room definitely needed a fresh coat of paint. Years of taping and tacking [ . . . ]
On the Rocks
After spending so much of this year’s vacation time surrounded by rocks- first in the U.P., and more recently in the Hocking Hills, I was aching to paint some. So when my client asked me what I could do in [ . . . ]
I’m in a Show! Trough Road Colorado (triptych painting)
There’s an awesome show coming up at the Art House in Northville. Opening this Friday, November 2, and running through December 15, it features original works of art, all 12 inches or smaller and all for sale, cash and carry. [ . . . ]
Hunter’s Man Cave
I could really get to love doing these! As much fun as making things pretty and fancy is, it is even more fun to create the illusion of years of decay, rust, and abuse. This garage already had some rusticity [ . . . ]
Ohio in the Fall
Fall is a beautiful time of year and great for traveling to see the turning leaves, enjoying the scenery and snapping some great photos of the fall foliage. Last fall we took a long trip around Michigan, exploring small towns. [ . . . ]
Wine anyone? Wine Tasting Room Decor
My client wanted to play up the wine tasting room decor she was using in her kitchen by having a mural painted on the door to her attached garage. I’ve painted murals on doors before, it’s a fun look. Originally, [ . . . ]