Using reds in tandem makes for a deep rich finish that resembles a red colored leather. I started with a first coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Primer Red. Once it was dry, I added areas..... Read More
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Showing posts with label #primerRed. Show all posts
Pantone Color for 2015
What do you think of Pantone’s choice for color of the year; Marsala?
Does it remind you of anything? Say ..a certain color of……… Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®?
And for more Primer Red inspiration see my posts, Garden Door In Wales, and Duck Egg Blue and Primer Red, and Heart of the House.
Country Blue Wardrobe
Trying Something New
There seem to be certain colors and finishes that I paint more frequently than others. So I am always on the lookout for inspirations for new ideas. The photo of this distinctive and beautiful door was found on Pinterest and it challenged me to think how I would duplicate it using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®.
In order to recreate this soft, translucent blue, each color would be applied as a wash, even the first coat. Aubusson Blue brushed on first, followed by mixes of Aubusson Blue and Paris Grey, and Aubusson Blue and Provence also applied as washes. Primer Red would be added very sparingly in an even more diluted wash.
Whenever I am trying something new, I know I am not going to get it right in the first application. It always involves reevaluating, adding more paint, and taking off some paint. And there is never just one correct method. Different techniques in various combinations can yield similar results. Paint can be removed with a wet or dry towel, sponge, newspapers, plastic, sandpaper.... You can use a wet or dry brush to blend the colors. There are always options.
Enjoy yourself, have fun with the process. If it becomes frustrating, stop and a take a break from it. Sometimes all you need are fresh eyes, to see it differently. And sometimes unpredictable results can be even better than what you set out to do originally. That is what I love about Chalk Paint.... you can just keep painting until you like it.
If you love blue as I much as I do, check out my posts, Chinese Apothecary Cabinet where I use a combination of ASCP blues, Country Blue Wardrobe and how to make a Denim Blue.
I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com
P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
Doors from Italy
Inspiration for today comes from these beautiful reproduction doors found at antiqueitaliandoors.com. You can use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® to create a similar color scheme. To emphasize the raised panels use Old White and thinly line around the edges with Primer Red. Mix Barcelona Orange and Arles to create the warm orange, or layer one on top of the other to increase a sense of depth.
Secret Door
I am still working on my color cards for the pink custom colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®. Some are still drying, others still need to be scanned into my computer.... So today I'm using a photo found on Pinterest that inspires a unique combination of colors. Although not one of my go to palettes, I love that they can work together to create a warm patina that looks like it has developed naturally over time. Adding touches of Henrietta and Old Violet over Primer Red will add a sense of age and fading common on old painted wood. Arles added to spots that would normally receive heavy wear, further enhance a sense of history. Paris Grey could be added to any of the colors to layer on for depth and texture. Chalk Paint makes it easy for anyone to take a beautiful finish like this and make it your own.
Garden Door in Wales
This weekend I have been mixing custom colors of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, reds and pinks, and will have new color cards to share this week. In the meantime, here is an inspiration for a red color palette, that is not just red. This photo was found on Pinterest, via Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35274650@N05/3494441021), of this enchanting garden door in Wales.
A Classical Interpretation
Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ interpreted in a classical style. A unique color combination of Graphite, Primer Red, Scandinavian Pink, and Arles, highlights the details of a small chest.
A Carl Larsson Pink
This beautiful sideboard reminds me of one my favorite artists, Carl Larsson. Many of his paintings are used in his books about his home and family in Sweden. This photo was found on Pinterest and serves as the inspiration for my post today. To create a finish with depth and texture, use Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ. Start with Scandinavian Pink and emphasize the details by layering and highlighting them with Primer Red, French Linen, and Old Ochre.
For more Pink inspiration see my posts, Scandinavian Pink over Arles, Pretty in Pink, Secretaire Extraordinaire and Country Sideboard.
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