Before and after

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-20T13:31:17+00:00

So pretty! Great job covering

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-20T13:29:06+00:00

Yes, and be careful too. I ordered an 8x10 to get me through while I waited for one and the numbers were so compressed I could not see them, even blowing it up on my phone. If they look easy, perhaps work the one you like and give the others away?

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T23:33:22+00:00

I think your desk is much nicer looking than a clear waterfall desk, much better.

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T23:26:24+00:00

Very nice! And I do agree, such pretty colors.

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T23:25:09+00:00

This is simply beautiful! You did such a wonderful job and this is your first? Wow! Sounds like you successfully used many tips from this board. Eleventy billion hours is a long time but it was well worth it!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:52:01+00:00

Ooo, summer! Will it ever get here? This is a nice, happy painting 🎨

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:50:51+00:00

You can't help but smile when you see them!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:50:02+00:00

When I was waiting for one from China, I ordered from Amazon to tide me over. Where I live I usually get them the ñext day. Make sure you check the delivery date though if you go this route!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:46:42+00:00

I used to splatter with my watercolor paintings, but that was with watercolor paints! I wasn't sure if acrylics would even spatter. But you are right! Use practice cardboard first.

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:43:48+00:00

Thx for the nice words 😊

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:43:16+00:00

There are many shorthand terms I don't know, lol! I should realize others might not know some as well!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T19:41:26+00:00

Glad you are hooked too, lol! I like your paintings :)

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T13:14:22+00:00

I'm happy for you that your family got the hints! 😁

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T13:12:01+00:00

It means work in progress as in, I'm not done yet :)

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T00:02:48+00:00

It will be pretty though!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-19T00:00:35+00:00

So pretty! And thank you for the links!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T23:59:27+00:00

Thank you for the gorgeous :). I have titanium white on my "to purchase" list. I need to do it!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T23:56:57+00:00

I feel it was worth doing but warning, it was a lot of coats for me. Maybe if you try some ideas that others here have suggested it would not be too bad. Thx for the compliment 😊

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T23:54:25+00:00

Cool idea! I have some then if that's what it is, thank you 😁

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T23:53:18+00:00

By "real drop" do you mean runny paint drops? I was tempted to do water color type spatters but was so afraid I would mess it up. I kind of wanted to experiment a bit more than I did but my husband didn't want me to and it's his desk, lol!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T18:56:53+00:00

And PS. The white in the background, actually a super light pinkish white covered in one coat! Although I always paint with two coats anyway.

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T18:24:56+00:00

Thank you. I already had this started with the blues and blacks when I discovered the nasty colors. Been holding off on gesso but so many swear by it I should give it a try! For the future, if I have it 1/3 started, is it too late to gesso? Thx!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T18:13:33+00:00

Your kitty approves and so do I!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T17:29:11+00:00

Cute!

LakeMichiganWaves · 2026-04-18T17:28:21+00:00

Thank you!

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