I gave you a peek at my clock face in my last post and promised to come back and share the full reveal. I also promised a giveaway and I can hardly wait to tell you all about it!
Before I give away what the giveaway is though, take a look at what I created with Farragoz, the online painting course I’ve been taking this past year.
I’ve always wanted a large clock face for my home and what fun it was to create my own.
This amazing course teaches old world painting techniques with paints that you make yourself.
There are six modules to the course and in each one you learn to create a different project.
You may remember my first project which was this icon. Now listen . . . I am a painter of walls . . . and furniture . . . and various other knick knacks around the house. I am not a painter of “real” artwork. So I must say that I amazed even myself, especially myself, with how well this turned out. I was also surprised at how easy it was to do with the step-by-step support of the Farragoz team.
Each piece of art is done at your own pace, one step at a time, reporting your progress in pictures along the way. If you have any questions a personal instructor is right there to help you and to cheer you on!
When I started this course I thought I might be getting myself in over my head and worried that my work wouldn’t look as good as the examples given to follow,
but I was assured that this is a course easy enough for a beginner, and it really is! I also soon realized that the idea is to create something of your own making, unique to you, and not a copy of someone else’s work.
The paints are made of inexpensive and safe natural products and they are applied in multiple layers, then sealed, also with natural products. Once the painting was complete I was instructed in new ways of distressing my piece to give it the aged look that I love.
In this picture you can see the depth and texture the clock face has after distressing.
This picture shows texture and also the brightness of the homemade gold paint. I love a little glitz you know!
And here is one more picture taken before I added the winter touches to my clock, so you can see the distressing around the edges of the piece.
I think the greatest thing about the new techniques I’ve learned is that I will be able to use them on my future furniture projects. I’ve already used some of the leftover paint from my clock face on a once hideous mirror from Goodwill. Now I’m just trying to figure out which room I’ll hang it in so I can decide what the final color will be. The before and after photos are going to be incredible!
So what about the giveaway?
I am absolutely . . . over-the-top . . . DELIGHTED to announce that Farragoz has generously offered to give away an online course to ONE of my lucky readers! You can sign up below. The more boxes you check the more chances you have of winning! By entering this giveaway you are confirming that you are 18 years or over. Void where prohibited. The contest will run through February 20th (I don’t know how I’m going to stand waiting that long to see who wins) and the winner will be announced when all of the numbers are tallied!
Good Luck and Blessings to you,
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
I love your clock face! and your icon too! They are just gorgeous and I know you have to be so proud at these works of art you have created. I just love Tania. She is a positively wonderful instructor and this is the best class I have ever taken. I am just ahead of you posting my finished plaque today and I am over the moon with it and I know you will love yours as well. By the way, your icon turned out so much better than mine did…way to go girl!
Your clock face is stunning! I love the way you’ve styled it with greenery and it’s perfect for that spot. Great job!
Have you seen that your kitchen window, “To Curtain or Not to Curtain” has been featured everywhere? Because it’s beautiful.
Hi Patti! I thought this course would be for “real” artists, which I certainly don’t count myself lol! I also thought I wouldn’t have time to keep up with the classes, but if you can go at your own pace that is great. I love the pieces you’ve made. It looks like you’ve been painting for years. Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Deborah
Just stunning! I have never heard of this course- thanks for the amazing giveaway!
(I follow your Blog)
What you have learned from the courses and translated into your pieces is really an inspiration to all of us who love the look but have no ability to obtain it, hard as we may try!
I love how your clock face has turned out. It looks super styled for the winter too. I also have been keeping my eye on the painting course and wondering how people who have taken it felt about it. I love the idea of learning new (to me) techniques.
I follow you via bloglovin.
I have seen several bloggers who have taken this course and you are right, even though you create the same things, they are each unique. Beautiful giveaway, thanks, love to win
Signed up for giveaway, and checked box to leave Faffagoz a comment, but there was nowhere to do so at site.
Patti,
Oh, dear friend, I adore your clock face!!!
You have done an amazing job with the hues and distressing!!!
Arthritis in my hands has me doing less and less of the hand
detailed creativity arts that I once enjoyed.
Thanks for sharing. . .and good luck to one of your readers!!!
Fondly,
Pat
What a wonderful opportunity!! Would so enjoy winning the giveaway. Thanks for such a super chance.
This is just beautiful….can’t believe you made your own paint. Thanks for sharing
Very awesome! love it!
Wow!!! I’m impressed!
Love this look. I love to paint or dabble in paint and try ….
Is this on canvas or wood?
First time visiting your blog. I must go check out your other posts.
It is gorgeous. Thanks for showing off the gold details. As many times as I’ve looked at the original example, I haven’t focused on the gold. Also, the layers of paint and the textures you’ve created are lovely.
Patti, your clock turned out gorgeous! Tania had contacted me some time ago about doing a give away of her course, but I had never heard of it and didn’t get around to researching it. It’ truly is impressive! Thanks for sharing with SYC. Keeping my fingers crossed. Sounds like an awesome give away!
hugs,
Jann
Wow love this clock! I have never heard of a class like that…sounds so interesting and exciting! You did an amazing job!
Deb
Very inspiring, Patti! The paintings that you showed are just awesome. Would love to be able to do this as well. Just Beautiful! Catherine
oh my.
we are so happy we clicked on your button to come over from What’s it Wednesday today Patti. First off…we LOVE you and your husband’s story ~ God’s Grace is so amazing!
second…this painting course….oh yes! It is amazing! and we love that you don’t have to purchase a line of paints to go with it! Both Karrie and I are HUGE art fans….so this is something that I think we MUST do….thanks so much for sharing today!!
Karla & Karrie
I love your clock face! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
Sherry
Looks very interesting. I took some tole painting classes back in the day. Love the finished product.
Patti… you ARE and artist… there’s no way around that! I love the clock… it’s truly stunning and makes a terrific statement piece on your wall as well.
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful clock with us at Project Inspire{d}!
I love this class a friend did it and advisied me to take it I must is it stencils and wood/ can,t wait!
Patty
Love this Blog. Great ideas. I follow you on Bloglovin’.
Oh Patti, your clock face is just beautiful! What a wonderful talent you have!
I feel you are a kindred spirit.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Christy
Wow! Impressive. Maybe I could do this too.
PS I’m a brand new follower and I’m anxious to see the next blog!