Repainting a Chest of Drawers

These are some of the steps I took to vamp up and freshen an old, tired chest of drawers.

It's now being used as a "sofa table".

It is full of arts and craft supplies. Working double duty in this small home where space is valuable.

Painting a Portrait of Parker

I have done portraits with photography, pen, pencil, charcoal, crayon, pastel, acrylic and oil.

but

Watercolor is my favorite medium for portraits so that's what I used for this piece.

I started this portrait in early December in order to have it ready for Christmas.

These are some of the steps I took in getting in finished.