Monday, August 19, 2013

Fleur-de-lis Fresco

Well, that's the look I was going for.



This is my design, but, I used some of the techniques from the FARRAGOZ course, I shared HERE.

I envisioned something simple, with old world appeal.




I used a homemade gesso recipe for the foundation. The consistency is different than commercial acrylic gesso, and it has more weight.




I used homemade paints for the grey background colors, and to paint the fleur-de-lis design as well. 




Distressing it was the best part.




I love the crumbling look.




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17 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Luv your crumbly old world piece Rosemary.
    Happy Sunday!

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 18, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I love this piece with the fleur de lis, it looks like it just fell off the Wall of an old French palace! Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 18, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Once again you thrill me with another awesome creation.

    Love this, c'est magnifique et belle!

    ♥

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  4. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeAugust 18, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Lovely -- love the colors and I have to agree with the distressing. Sometimes I'm pretty sure that's my favorite part of every project!

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  5. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesAugust 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Your fleur de lis is just lovely, Rosemary. Love the texture and colors.

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  6. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsAugust 18, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Oh my Rosemary...just beautiful...love everything about it..fabulous color!..You did it again with another gorgeous creation!

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  7. Barbara JeanAugust 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    wonderful!

    blessings and have a super week.

    barb

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  8. must love junkAugust 18, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Oh, I love that 'crumbling' look, too! You did a wonderful job on this :)
    Susan

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  9. VictoriaAugust 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    That is so beautiful Rosemary! It really does look like an old piece!

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  10. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRAugust 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Now, you know you had me at 'fleur de lis'! I love this piece. The techniques that you use on your pieces are so pretty.

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  11. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 19, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Another beauty Rosemary...I love it with all it's chippy goodness!

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  12. Felecia CofieldAugust 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Hi Rosemary! I took your advice about no-reply bloggers and discovered that since I changed over to Google+, my email was not being displayed. I believe I have that solved now. Your fleur-de-lis turned out so nice! Will you be sharing any of your 'new' recipes? Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!

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  13. Curtains in My TreeAugust 19, 2013 at 3:35 PM



    I love fleur de lis on anything !!

    your doing fabulous as you were before you started this new procedure of painting

    It's has your look and touch of art

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  14. Donna WilkesAugust 19, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    It looks as if it just fell off an old crumbly building in Europe! Love it.

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  15. AnneAugust 19, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary! It looks authentically old!
    xx
    Anne

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  16. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueAugust 22, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Couldn't be more perfect Rosemary. Love it!!
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  17. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Gorgeous! I love anything with a fleur de lis! Beautiful color!

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