It's really DecoArt Americana Paint

Awhile back I received a question from a fellow decorative artist and thought if might be of interest to you.

Hi Liz,

Your projects in the gallery are so pretty. I noticed that the colors are so vivid and brilliant. I noticed a lot of your classes are in acrylics which leads me to ask about your gallery projects. Can you tell me the paint medium that the Sunflower and Monarch, Fall Collection, Fruit Table, Christmas Memories and Potting shed are painted with? My guess is that they are all Jo Sonja paints. Usually the Decoart & Delta paints are not as brilliant since they don’t have much pigment. I hope you did not mind the question, you are a lovely painter. Thanks so much for your time. I am planning on attending a seminar at your studio and I look forward to meeting you.

Patty Bookmyer

My answer:

Hi Patty,

I don’t mind the question at all, however, sorry, you are wrong.

I am an acrylic painter. Most of my paintings are painted with DecoArt Americana paints where I get the “vivid and brilliant” colors. I’ve been using them most of my decorative painting career and fine them to be an excellent paint and very versatile. I love color! I do use the DecoArt Traditions some times and find them to be wonderful paints with strong pigments especially the reds and yellows. And they are compatible with my Americana. My portrait work is done with Jo Sonja paint which works well with the techniques that I use. I plan to try the Traditions with my next portrait.

All the pieces that you mentioned are with Americana paint.

Patty's response:

Hi Liz,

Oh my goodness, you are good!! You have inspired me to keep working at developing my painting skills with the DecoArt Americana paints. DecoArt should really let you promote for their product because you are amazing!! Also, I have learned something new with you mentioning that the Traditions are compatible with the Americana paints. I have heard good things about the Traditions paints but did not want to invest in another complete set of paints since I have the DecoArt, Jo Sonja and some oils. Thanks again for emailing me back with the answer.

I do not mind at all if you post my question and please add the comments I made about you being inspiring and that you are amazing with those acrylics!! It is always nice if someone shares knowledge and experience with others. That is how we learn and are inspired to keep trying.

Thanks again for your time!

Patty Bookmyer

Artful Night Out

Chatham Street Cafe was lively on Aug 24 with decorative artists enjoying an evening meal out together and we had a great time. The company was wonderful and Gayla had a delicious buffet prepared for us. With classes back in session I'm a little slow in getting our photos on the blog.



Here are a few photos of our night together.

Holiday Bird Ornament

Hope you like our cute holiday bird ornament. Come paint with us. No experience required but fun for experienced painters too.

Basics in Decorative Painting

Oct 14, 28, 4, 11, & 18 Basics in Decorative Painting

Learn the basic techniques that are the foundation of our painting in acrylic. No experience needed.

$195 includes 5 week fee, basic supply kit, paint, and brushes. Unfinished wood surface not included in fee.

BeWitching

Here it is, my latest creation, BeWitching. I had such fun researching, designing, and creating Moon Flower. I've been wanting to paint a white witch for awhile and I'm very pleased with her. Here's the surprise, the background is one of Gail's digitally designed papers. Isn't it beautiful. And my cat, Dusty, posed for the moon cat.

I hope you like this painting and will come paint with me on Sat, Sept 26. Register now on the class page!

DecoArt Traditions Paints

Artful Endeavors News

We have the DecoArt Traditions paints including the new colors in at Artful Endeavors!

If you are taking the new Traditions Tier One, we have the paints that you need.

Let me know which colors you need and then,

Come by the shop to pick them up.

Ros’ new book, Grans Gallery is also at Artful Endeavors.

She had included lots of our designs from the past so if you missed them when she was here over the past years, you can find them in her new book.

Come by Artful Endeavors and pick up your copy.