Earthhaven Studio

Playing with Stamps and underglazes today. Once fired the designs will be a cobalt blue

Lady head bust final transformation to a Bohemian Flower Girl

Tomorrow is her finishing day! Her face is just so beautiful

Serenity~ crack filling and the next step in painting.

Pure joy. That is what I felt as I worked on this statue. Originally a $4 thrifted find, she is now a work in progress. Last night on the live Jami Harrington Ray said she looked very European. I had a lightbulb moment! She reminds me of all the old world paintings I saw when I was a teenager visiting France. Particularly a painting done by Leonardo Da Vinci. My cousin Kathy and I visited his chateau in Amboise in the Loire Valley. Now I am on the hunt for my photo album! A big thank you to everyone who stopped in to watch her transformation. Stay tuned and I will post when I go live to paint her.

Using paper clay and molds to make a flower crown on a thrifted bust of a woman

Sometimes the most beautiful thing is simple and clean. It’s coat of wax is in this lovely antique.

Today’s project. A 100 year old hand hewn cedar chest. Ooh the stories this could tell!

Anyone who follows me knows I love to thrift and upcycle. I purchased for the size and beautiful details. Giving it a neutral with look in a soft grey and waxed for a soft buttery sheen. Dimensions are 29 edge to edge. The mirrror is 16. Available $65

So how much do you love gnomes? I have some for all seasons! In the very near future I will be selling them in bisque for you to paint yourself! Watch for details!

This little darling was also a Christmas gift. He stole my heart. He was made for a very special lady for a very special reason by her very thoughtful daughter.

Update on Garth the Gnome, skin colors are coming along nicely. His nose is finished. Still working on hands. The sneakers are done!

Creating a farmhouse Christmas decoration.

Luna has approved the new/old shelf! Finally complete. Thank you for tuning in this last week to see the transformation.

Love how this is coming out!

Wax and gilding time

Drybrushing... it’s all in the detail

Drybrushing makeover of ikea shelf to old wooden antique.

Wet distressing up close and personal.