WELCOME!

I have been a decorative painter for nearly 30 years and have been teaching it for about 20 years.  I am happiest when teaching designs by my friend, Maureen McNaughton.  I was first drawn to Maureen’s designs at the 1994 SDP Pittsburgh Convention because I love strokework.  Secondly, the vivid color palette, the subtle nuances of her designs and the precision of her strokework all lead to beautiful and inspiring designs.  The very thought of grouping a series of strokes to create a beautiful flower was enough to get my attention.

I have been so fortunate to have taken many classes from Maureen in Canada, as well as in the United States.  I have also assisted her in many of her classes taught at the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) conventions and Heart of Ohio Tole Chapter (HOOT) conventions.

I hope that you will check in periodically to view my “Schedule” to see if I will be teaching one of Maureen’s designs in your area.

I had a great time teaching for Painters At The Lake (PATL) in Palmyra, Virginia (Lake Monticello) this past Saturday, January 7, 2012.  What a beautiful area!  If I was looking for a retirement home, this area would be at the top of my list.  This area is located in Central Virginia, not too far from Charlottesville, VA and west of Richmond.  These ladies painted Maureen’s Russian Musical Doll.   Thanks to all of the ladies there for a wonderful time.  This project was recently released to the general public for purchase.  You can order it through Maureen’s website at www.maureenmcnaughton.com.

My next teaching engagement will take me to Pampered Palette in Gainesville, Virginia.  David Vernon and his partner Mark Greynolds, owners of Pampered Palette, have a wonderful studio loaded with three of the latest 42″ TV monitors, excellent lighting, a fantastic speaker system, comfortable seating, and great food.  Every seat is a great seat.  Seminar times at Pampered Palette are a lot of fun.  I will be teaching Maureen’s Jacobean Delight.  This is an awesome piece which is also available in fabric.  This design is painted on a large frame.  The frame is for a mirror which sets in the center of the frame. The mirror is a 12-inch square.  The painted portion is in two panels and sits directly on the mirror.  The space in between the panels is larger than it appears on the photo below.  Once I get it completed, I will post it on my Blog.  Check out my Blog for details if you are interested in the fabric. Check out my “Schedule” for contact information for this 2-day seminar.  You don’t want to miss this one!

Hope to see you soon!

Sandy