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Jan 21, 2008 11:04:26 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Jan 21, 2008 11:04:26 GMT -5
I haven't had anytime for drawing etc etc but I thought I would share what I was up to over the holidays . I didn't build either of these cabinets I did all the finishing. I sprayed the two cabinets blue and then I did broken goldleaf ( imitation leaf) all way round the highlights and added raw umber glaze to take some of the brass look out of the leaf .The cabinet maker was very clever he added to hidden servers within the cabinetry that can be pulled out and used for special occasions and not obscure the handpainted mural. This next unit took a huge amount of time because the contractor built it out of MDF ( medium density fibreboard) which is fine for construction but he built it on site and didn't prime the MDF making my job very difficult. The designer and I had come up with the colours initially and then she changed her mind on New Years Day ( the customer was coming home the next day) so I utilized a friend and my wife and in 9 hours we transformed this built in using latex paint and a brushed glaze ( The glazing was difficult because the dried paint "grabs" the brush and if you wait to long to apply it , it removes the work that has already been done. It was a long day but I think the results were worth it. The raw silk drapes at the side are almost a perfect match in colour. Thought I might share some of my work work since I haven't done any drawing at all. There is a certain amount of artistry involved .Not the same as drawing or painting per se but it's my "art" LOL
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Jan 21, 2008 12:45:33 GMT -5
Post by Joanie on Jan 21, 2008 12:45:33 GMT -5
Tim..................................this is your ART.............................I personally LOVE seeing your workmanship. I have tried my hand at refinishing a few minor projects and know how difficult it is. My hat is off to you! You do beaufiful work. I'm sure everyone will enjoy seeing these finished projects of yours along with your drawings/paintings. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
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Jan 21, 2008 15:24:40 GMT -5
Post by Christy on Jan 21, 2008 15:24:40 GMT -5
I agree, absolutely gorgeous work!
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Jan 21, 2008 18:02:48 GMT -5
Post by Martina on Jan 21, 2008 18:02:48 GMT -5
Tim, this is really totally absolutely beautiful and if this is not art I do not know what could be art. I promise, if I win a million I will order a Tim's AOF! (Art Of Furniture)
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Jan 21, 2008 18:38:22 GMT -5
Post by andrea on Jan 21, 2008 18:38:22 GMT -5
Me too! Great job Tim, it must be very satisfying.
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Jan 21, 2008 23:11:59 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Jan 21, 2008 23:11:59 GMT -5
Thanks guys There are times when I sit back and think wow did I just do that ? Then there are the times where I sit for hours trying to figure out how I am going to do something and it never quite turns out the way I want it to and there is always something wrong or I see little mistakes everywhere:( But these two pieces came out really well .The cabinet maker who made the top ones is brilliant and I hope to do more work with him in the future. The contractor on the second one really shouldn't be doing what he is doing bit it turned out in the end .So I can't take all the credit the designer chose the blue colour which I applied but she gave me free reign with the gold sight unseen so I guess it was a leap of faith on her part! Both pieces are in the same apartment ...it's quite large ! I just had to share them with you I didn't want anyone to think I was slacking off Just feeling a little frustrated with the drawing side of things .
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Jan 22, 2008 2:23:51 GMT -5
Post by papillon on Jan 22, 2008 2:23:51 GMT -5
Hey Tim, I remember way back when you first asked me to set up your gallery you had asked whether it would be ok to post some of the work you do and naturally I had said yes of course. So I had been looking forward to this and finally it's here. You do great work my friend - be proud of it! You turn something that is average into something that is aesthetically beautiful. That too is art!
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Jan 22, 2008 11:30:29 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Jan 22, 2008 11:30:29 GMT -5
Thanks Rose ...I do have more pictures to post Martina ...you make me giggle If I get a chance I would like to post something instructional about mold making . There are so many new products out there(the only thing that would limit this is the availability within one's country some things just can't be shipped by air because of their combustible nature) that are real time savers and you can make quick copies of architectural/decorative elements and cast them out of plaster or whatever product you would like to use.
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Jan 22, 2008 11:44:38 GMT -5
Post by Christy on Jan 22, 2008 11:44:38 GMT -5
That would be awesome Tim! It also would be great if you could give some hints and tips on refinishing old furniture. I have an older piece which has laminate (is that what you call it???) on top, and don't know how to make this new and pretty again (can it even be done without replacing it?). It also has some gold leaf around the edges which needs to be done again. I found what you said above, about adding a glaze, helpful.
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Jan 22, 2008 12:25:58 GMT -5
Post by Tim on Jan 22, 2008 12:25:58 GMT -5
Christy ...there is a good laminate paint on the market made by Benjamin Moore that you can tint to whatever colour you want. I have used it and i like it and it bonds to laminate very well without peeling off. So you can fill any damaged areas with vinyl spackling sand it smooth and paint right over with the laminate paint. You can glaze the gold with raw umber and any chips and dings will get filled with the glaze .It keeps the piece looking old. If you want as well after you have painted the laminate if you want it to look old you can dry brush the glaze over the laminate ( It will produce a totally new colour but will give it that antique look and then you can just run it into the gold as well. I have all sorts of ways to alter the colour of gold so if you have any questions ...you know me I love to talk PS the nice thing about the oil glazes is that they are forgiving for a little while until they set so you can adjust the depth of tone you want to have !
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Jan 22, 2008 13:36:18 GMT -5
Post by Christy on Jan 22, 2008 13:36:18 GMT -5
Thank you Tim! I'll go to Home Depot and look for that paint you mentioned, and the glaze. We want to finish the Dresser for our daughters baby room. It might not get done until Spring, but I'll definitely ask you if I have any more questions. You don't know how much you've helped and saved lots of time for me trying to find that info on my own. Thank you again!
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Jan 22, 2008 23:59:44 GMT -5
Post by paulette on Jan 22, 2008 23:59:44 GMT -5
Beautiful work!
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Jan 23, 2008 6:27:17 GMT -5
Post by jan on Jan 23, 2008 6:27:17 GMT -5
Oh, Tim! I wish I'd had you to work on our house - these cabinets are absolutely gorgeous! And I also firmly believe that what you do is art - absolutely no doubt about it!
Thanks so much for sharing with us. I'm like Martina, if I had the money, I'd fly you and your wife here to do cabinets, etc. for me! Beautiful, beautiful work!
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