An earlier love of mine was folk art / decorative painting. I loved the creative freedom it offered. There was not a day go by where I wouldn’t pick up a paint brush. Like quilting, I found it to be immensely relaxing. From choosing a piece I’d like to paint, to deciding what I’d like to paint on it, how I’d like to finish it….the entire process totally engrossed me and I rarely stopped until the piece was completed.
Unfortunately, when we moved to the other side of the country a few years ago, my entire collection of paints and supplies was accidently put in the wrong pile of stuff and ended up in a skip bin! I didn’t realise until we had arrived at our new home, and I could have cried. I had quite an extensive, not to mention expensive range of supplies.
Most of my pieces were given away, some were gifts, some were thrown out as I no longer thought I liked them. Lots still remain in the homes of friends & family, but I only have one piece left for myself. My mum found this gorgeous little stool in a second hand store. The top was padded, so hubby removed the padding, gave it a good sand and a nice stain and it was ready for me to try and beautify it. I think it came up pretty well, although these days it’s rather worn. ‘Well used’ is a term I prefer to use, as we do use it as a coffee table at times.
As you can see, I painted this piece 11 years ago, so I guess it’s stood the test of time.
There are times when I think I’d love to pick up a brush again, and perhaps I will someday. For now, I’m quite content with my quilting & sewing. But who knows? I just may find myself starting a new collection of painting supplies… … …
Happy creating!
Julie
