TV Alert: Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Don't miss ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition tomorrow night. StencilTalk contributor Debra Campbell, owner of Wallartistry and the Midwest School of Italian Plasters, was chosen to take part in the home for this Sunday's episode. Details about the show have to be kept under wraps until it airs, but Debra tells us they worked on [...]
Artist Profile: Tammi Latham
Tammi Latham Matilda Jane Originals West Palm Beach, FL Tammi Latham has been painting professionally since 1995. Her work has been featured in several magazines including Faux Finisher, Artistic Stenciler and American Paint Contractor and she was a contributing designer for Debbie Mumm's Creative Stenciling. Working in the greater South Florida area, she specializes in faux finishes and [...]
Artist Profile: Merilee Sawusch
Merilee Sawusch Merilee's Murals, etc. Libertyville, IL Merilee Sawusch has been painting all her life, and stenciling for 30 years. She teaches stenciling classes and also creates custom murals and furniture pieces for clients. And despite failing Art in high school (because she wouldn't paint to please the teacher), she has been selling her art, in one form [...]
Stenciling With Modellos
Sometimes it is just easier to use a Modello™ for a stenciling project than a stencil. If you are not familiar with Modellos™, they are one time use stencils that can be custom ordered to the size you need. To learn more about them, visit Melanie Royal's website. Susan Siefer of MadPatter Productions recently had [...]
Moving Outdoors: More Stone Ideas
Chris Inanc of New York is not only a great friend of mine, but also one very talented lady when it comes to painting on stone surfaces. Chris does all of her pavers and signs freehand, but you could certainly use stencils if you are not as confident as Chris when it comes to freehand [...]