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  1. Finished GingerBread Friend!

    December 4, 2011 by Administrator

    Finished GingerBread Friend!

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  2. You Too Can Paint….

    by Administrator

    Try painting  Ginger Bread Friends:

     

    1. Use a #12 flat brush double loaded with dark brown and white to form the gingerbread man shape. Keep the brown to the outside and the white to the inside  of the figure as you paint.

    2. Use a small scruffy brush loaded with light brown and white to stipple the gingerbread man.

    3. Stroke white for icing . Stroke brown under the white for shadows.

    4. Add a red dot for a mouth. Highlight the mouth with a white dot and add a brown shadow under the mouth.

    These little guys are fun to paint. Use them to decorate greeting cards or ornaments. Give them a try!

     

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  3. Recent Class Project

    November 29, 2011 by Administrator

    I’ll take time to enjoy the upcoming cold nights with a cup of tea in a hand painted coffee mug. The warm brown, limited pallet, was chosen to match my new kitchen decor. (I am still working on my kitchen face lift.) The mugs were a Dollar Tree find and the paint was Plaid Folk Art Enamels.

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  4. Still Creating Cards

    November 22, 2011 by Administrator

    Still working on my Christmas cards. Using spattered backgrounds, glitter and metallic paints. Great fun!

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  5. Angels Among Us

    November 14, 2011 by Administrator

    Painting angels for Christmas  cards and ornaments using enamel paints on frosted glass bulbs  (from Hobby Lobby).

     

    Angels step by step.

     

    Using a non-traditional color scheme is fun. I love the purple and gold combination.

     

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  6. Creating Christmas Cards

    November 6, 2011 by Administrator

    I’m painting Christmas cards today.  Three down,

    52 to go!

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  7. Rose Jewelry Stand

    October 26, 2011 by Administrator

    I’m going to use this as a decorative holder for my jewelry on my night stand.  No more knocking earrings off the night stand when reaching for my glasses.

     

    I used the following:

    One sheet of decorative scrap book paper

    One metal candle holder (from the dollar store)

    One plastic decorative wall plate (also from the dollar Store)

    Acrylic paint

    Mod  Podge or white glue

    Glitter

     

    I painted a One-Stroke Cabbage Rose  with buds on the scrap book paper. I cut the design out to fit the wall plate. I coated the front of the wall plate with Mod Podge then I added the glitter to the rim of the plate.  I centered the scrapbook paper cutout on the plate. The wall plate came with a PVC cover which I snapped in over the design. To finish I glued the back of my plate to the top of the metal candle holder.

    I like my finished project.  I can think of a lot of uses for a small stand like this.

     

     

     

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  8. Fall One Stroke Class

    October 24, 2011 by Administrator

    We had a great time painting this weeks project.The project was painted on a black background (on canvas) which made the colors really pop!

    The second fall class starts Monday, November 7th.

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  9. Christmas Wreath Demo

    October 15, 2011 by Administrator

    Christmas Wreath Demo

    (Click the link above.)

    This home made video is a demonstration of a Christmas wreath painted using the One Stroke technique created by Donna Dewberry.  This is an example of what you will learn if you take my 5-week  One-Stroke Painting class.

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  10. New Business Announcement

    July 29, 2011 by Administrator

    I am writing announce that after 22 years with the Lansing School District, I have started my own business specializing in face painting, mural painting and painting lessons. This business is named Celestine Paints. To find out more about my business venture and to see samples of my work please view my website: www.celestinepaints.com/home.
    Celestine Paints offers painting lessons to small groups of adults or children. The painting lessons are for beginners (including people who cannot draw a straight line). I offer classes through Lansing Parks and Recreation and other outlets. The One Stroke Painting technique introduces students to painting as a hobby while completing a project in each painting session. Celestine Paints also offers painting parties (for adults and children).
    I am an experienced face painter offering face painting for private parties, schools and community agencies. My face painting rates are $75.00 for the first hour and $25.00 per hour for additional hours. Schools and community agencies receive a $25.00 discount. I provide professional quality face paints and all supplies.
    If you are aware of any friends who might be looking for lessons, face painting or mural painting please forward the enclosed information to them. Regardless of whether you are able to help me with my business start-up, I appreciate your review and consideration of this announcement.
    Sincerely,
    Celestine

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