Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

I love little chapels.  They are so charming.  I decided I would try to paint one in acrylics.  I looked through pictures of chapels, and decided to paint one that bears a slight resemblance to one near my home. I found a picture of it taken during the Spring when the Azaelias were in full bloom, and the trees behind it still had the new leaves with their yellowish hues. First, I applied gesso to my canvas to prime it.  After that dried, I started dabbing the green leaves onto the canvas.  I used that method rather than painting individual leaves.  The chapel is surrounded by trees.  Next I penciled on a drawing of the chapel.  Next I painted the tree trunks, then the chapel was painted white, with green accents.  Last the blue sky was added, and the Azaelias were also dabbed on. My first attempt looked alright to me until I saw it in photos. (Needs Changes) This is the photo that showed me all that was wrong with my painting. ...

My sister-in-law gave me this picture of a little chapel a very long time ago.  It is a Home Interior product, and  the year 1987 is stamped on the back , so it has been around for 25 years.  I came across the picture last Saturday when I was shopping the basement and brought it upstairs.  Once upstairs, I decided to give the frame a coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.    Once I let the paint dry, I simply sanded it with a sanding block but didn't add any wax.  I really do like the frame painted Old White. Now, where to place it?  First I put it in a corner in the dining room.  We were unable to enjoy it placed in the corner of the dining room, so I moved it into the foyer. Now it is seen when you enter the front door.  I think I found the perfect spot.  Don't you? Come with me to these linky parties: Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors  Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch Cozy Home Party at Cozy...