My new owner wanted to be sure all my old varnish was removed, so she took a hand sander and buffed all of the old shine off. It may seem like a minor detail, but she thinks it will make me easier to paint. Yesterday, my new owner painted the first coat of paint on me. She used an acrylic paint, white. She purchased it at JoAnne's or Walmart and just used a foam brush.
She painted two coats of white on my seat. I overheard her say that this will be the area where the celebrity will sign and doodle. Butt, does this color make my seat look fat?
You know how overwhelmed you feel when you have to pick the color of nail polish at the nail salon? You see all the pretty colors and you try to imagine what will look good with your skin tone, what will match your new flip flops. You play out all the scenarios in your mind and you finally just pick one. Well, here are all the thoughts and colors bouncing around in my owner's mind.
After all, these are the illustrations created by David Slonim, the famous children's book author and illustrator. This artwork is some of the illustrations taken from his books. My owner printed them and her friend, Judy Sawhook cut them all out, every detail of them! Judy explained to my owner how to decoupage. Here is all you need for that type of project.
Late last night, my owner decided to stop the day dreaming and just start painting! She was a little intimidated because she wanted it to be perfect. But, the more she painted, the more she realized that painting is fun and recreating a chair like me is all for a great cause. There is no need to stress over a chair!
She had to paint two coats of the base. She was eager to get it done but the paint would only dry so fast! Here is as far as she could get before she had to turn in for the night.
There is only one day left before I have to be dressed for David's presentation. There is a lot that needs to be done. I wish I could help but, all I can do is just sit here.
Are you at the edge of your seat to see this chair's new makeover? I know I am at the edge of my own seat!
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