L-R: Florence Broadhurst Aubrey and Florence Broadhurst Tropical Floral ($143 per metre)
Almost four years ago now, I took matters into my own hands and painted two Florence Broadhurst designs (Tropical Floral and Aubrey, the latter of which happens to be one of my brother's names) onto small canvases measuring 30 x 40cm. By painted, I mean copied. Painstakingly so, by hand. As part of my living room makeover, I'm currently copying another Florence design, a Kelly Wearstler design and one by Kravet onto canvases of the same size. It's all part of the plan to add bold, graphical prints to the room.
L-R: Kelly Wearstler Imperial Trellis and Florence Broadhurst Circles and Squares
Kravet Velvet Gate Tuxedo (you may remember me falling in love with this on Carrie and Big's headboard in SATC2)
My Kravet Velvet Gate Tuxedo stencil
Progress shots of my painted imitations of Imperial Trellis, Velvet Gate Tuxedo and Circles and Squares. Plus a sneak peek of new cushions from Etsy.
I'm quite pleased with the progress so far, although I'm starting to wonder if I should be learning to screenprint or, better yet, creating my own original designs. I do love the addition of designer prints in the room though, albeit with a home-made twist. To make six canvases in total, I need to find another iconic design to copy. As always, the hunt for things that make my heart sing continues!
Hi Ellise! Great minds think alike! Your canvases looks great also! I love the black and white - are you grouping the different patterns together on the wall? I contemplated doing smaller ones first, but the canvas was on sale!
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