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Mixed Media Sheep Paintings
Ewe and Me
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt .
When a painting sits too long in my studio it risks getting a makeover. That is what happened to these two sheep paintings. On their own they were nice pedestrian sheep paintings, but they had gone a year without a buyer and here I have piles of mixed media art materials nagging at me to do something....
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt .
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| Mixed Media Animal Art: Ewe and Me Against the World |
Painting Chevron Stripes on Furniture
More Do-it-Yourself Ideas!!
excerpt republished with permission from Sitters., edited by @schulmanArt
Furniture
Walk through any trendy boutique and you’ll notice one thing: chevron stripes have overtaken furniture. Unfortunately, this trend usually comes with a rather high price tag as well. You don’t have to pay high prices to have high style, though! Instead, follow these...
excerpt republished with permission from Sitters., edited by @schulmanArt
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| Art box by SchulmanArt |
Furniture
Walk through any trendy boutique and you’ll notice one thing: chevron stripes have overtaken furniture. Unfortunately, this trend usually comes with a rather high price tag as well. You don’t have to pay high prices to have high style, though! Instead, follow these...
Decorating Idea: Painting DIY Chevron Stripes on Walls
Best Blogs Detailing How to Paint Chevron Stripes on Walls
republished with permission from Sitters., edited by @schulmanArt |
| Chevron on bookcases, peacock art for sale |
The chevron pattern is the latest trend in stripes, with the funky design adding a fun twist on an old staple. This bold look is everywhere, from clothing to decorative pillows, comforters and curtains to furniture. People are even...
watercolor portrait demo of Harvard Business School
Hahvahd, Hahvahd, Rah, rah, rah!
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
I got commissioned to paint Harvard Business School from someone looking for a creative graduation gift for her husband. I had a lot of fun painting this stately building... just check out my demonstration... the video is only about 6 minutes long. Of course it took me a LOT longer to paint...
by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt
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Portrait Painting Demonstration in Watercolor
Challenges of Commissioned Portraits by @schulmanArt
Portrait commissionsare the most demanding and the less I have under my control the harder the commission becomes. For example, I like to control the lighting and the photograph. Starting with a great photo makes my job easier. For this portrait commission, I was provided with a dramatically lit photo that I suspect the client took herself with...
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