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Chip_n_dip
This is a ceramic chip and dip set glazed and then fired in the kiln. I can create a wide variety of custom dinnerware & serving pieces for any occasion. Special orders are welcome.

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Myson_oncanvas
Friends were expecting another baby boy and commisioned a special painting for his nursery. They had no specific idea in mind which allowed me to work on something unique just for them. 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/766265/22.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5ebG8C4fxNTz Alison Dowdy alisondowdy Alison Dowdy Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:00:00 -0800 Heirloom Table Restoration http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/heirloom-table-restoration http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/heirloom-table-restoration

Table2
Like a lot of heirloom furniture, this table had seen better days. It's surface was marred by years of use and needed to be stripped. I removed the old stain finish and replaced it with an updated stain more resistant to wear and tear. It has some minor damage to the wood that was sanded and repaired prior to refinishing. I can apply this same technique to new or antique furniture, as well as a variety of other painted finishes.

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Mantel
This mantel was stark white and didn't work with the rest of the woodwork in the house. It needed a little more personality. I stained and repainted the wood, then distressed it with a variety of techniques. The finished result is an aged look that blends well with the other decor. I can apply this technique with any color on any wooden surface, stained or painted.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/766265/22.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5ebG8C4fxNTz Alison Dowdy alisondowdy Alison Dowdy Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:47:00 -0700 Damask walls in red & gold http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/damask-walls-in-red-gold http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/damask-walls-in-red-gold

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The red walls are hand painted with gold and finished with a brown glaze. It is an amazing room. This job was part of a total remodel on an older house. The couple has elegant taste and wanted the dining room to pop.

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Eli1

Hand-painted script on the wall. I can use either your choice of latex paint color or acrylics.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/766265/22.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5ebG8C4fxNTz Alison Dowdy alisondowdy Alison Dowdy Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:38:00 -0700 The cutest headwear in town http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/the-cutest-headwear-in-town http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/the-cutest-headwear-in-town

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I can paint on most surfaces, customizing the design to fit the need. If you have an unusual project in mind, let's discuss the possibilities.

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My client had a notecard design she wanted me to work from. We added a few customized details, to make this room extra-special for her little girl.

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This little girl's room was originally painted for boys. We used the colors in her bedding to pick the wall color and the design for the wall.

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Africa

30" x 40" Acrylic on Canvas

A friend fell in love with the people of Africa after a mission trip. She wanted a painting to remind her of that special trip.

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This room was a lot of fun. With their color scheme of pink and green in mind, I was asked to create a large design covering two walls. In the opposite corner, I painted a sweet mural to coordinate with the pillow cover.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/766265/22.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5ebG8C4fxNTz Alison Dowdy alisondowdy Alison Dowdy Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:31:00 -0700 Planes & rocketships perfect for boys http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/planes-rocketships-perfect-for-boys http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/planes-rocketships-perfect-for-boys

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In a very large room for three boys, we discussed their love of airplanes and outer space. Together we conceived an idea that included both. My client provided the propeller and other airplanes you see in the final photos.

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Acrylic on glass

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Creighton

40" x 30" Acrylic on Canvas

This lucky baby boy had a painting commissioned for his very own nursery. The sophisticated color palette and decor of his room inspired me to use a grown up theme for this painting. The letters of his name are incorporated and this is a painting that will serve just as well in other rooms of the house as he grows.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/766265/22.jpg http://posterous.com/users/5ebG8C4fxNTz Alison Dowdy alisondowdy Alison Dowdy Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:29:00 -0700 Custom Mirror http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall http://alisondowdy.posterous.com/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall

Wall_mirror
This mirror consists of ceramic tiles (glazed & fired in the kiln) mounted in a custom painted & distressed wooden frame. Custom ceramic or tile orders are welcome. A wide variety of items are available - tile, drawer pulls, house numbers, letters & numbers for kids rooms, etc.

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Vidoe_shoot

20" x 28" Acrylic on Canvas

http://lifekids.lifechurch.tv/loop/unit-30/I-AM-Chosen

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The texture on the walls lends is self well to glazing and antiquing. This client wanted the walls to be faintly metallic, so I used gold and silver acrylic glazes. For antiquing the corners and around fixtures, I used a combination of latex and acrylic paints.

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20" x 28" Acrylic on Canvas

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In addition to decorative painting, I'm also able to change your existing walls. This includes removal of wall covering, changing or adding wall texture and finishing the walls, either with paint or your choice of finish.

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