Easter Eggs
Easter Eggs colored with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Shades (color +black) and Tints (color + white), of Louis Blue and Henrietta.
Shades of Old Violet
I have been working on color studies of shades of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Shades are made by mixing varying amounts of black, or in this case Graphite, with any color. This is one of the ideas I have been considering for an old dresser using shades of Old Violet. When mixing Graphite to make shades it is important to remember that it is not a true black. Rather it is a dark charcoal, with strong blue undertones. Any shades will become slightly more blue in addition to becoming darker. Notice how green Arles and English Yellow become as increasing amounts of Graphite are added. It is not necessarily a negative, just something to keep in mind.
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Swatch Book Part 2 - Shades
Shades = Color + Graphite
To see my other swatch books for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®, see my posts, Annie Sloan Swatch Book Colors + Tints, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Custom Color Greens and Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®Color Wheel
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!
French Chair
This beautiful photo was found on Pinterest and is the inspiration for today's post.
French Provincial chairs, like the one above, are plentiful in vintage and antique shops in singles and in pairs. To create a similar look with Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ, use Coco, and Old Violet. You can make additional strengths of each color by combining with Graphite (shades) or Old White (tints). Add a bouquet of Roses, Lilacs, and Hydrangeas, (sadly, mine never bloom at the same time), for the perfect photo op.
* I am working on Color Cards for shades: mixing each color with varying amount of Graphite. I hope they will be finished and ready to post soon.
Companion Colors
In nature, green is abundant, while purple is relatively rare. Yet when paired they make a striking combination as seen in this inspirational photo found on Pinterest. Consider adding touches of Emile to your next Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ, Antibes Green project.
Violets and Daffodils
To achieve shiny lacquer finish with Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ use a high gloss polyurethane spray instead of wax.
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