Step Away from the Computer!

Sometimes progress seems so slow- like nothing's coming easily and progress feels like pushing trees with roots...

Momentum is gaining, doors are opening, but sometimes it feels like I'm pushing a tree with roots. Yesterday was one of those days, so despite the fact that I had a proposal due and two deadline looming, I had to step away. I can only handle so much computer time, people!

So, I grabbed this chair that I started awhile ago and decided to paint the fabric to see if my idea for reupholstering in in vintage leather would be worthwhile.

[caption id="attachment_1437" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Remember these chairs I started on awhile ago?"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1431" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="I stripped the varnish..."][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1423" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="And waxed the wood with pigmented wax for a rough limed look"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1426" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="I've been wanting to re-upholster these with black vintage leather, but while I'm on that wild goose chase, I thought I'd paint the fabric for now"][/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1425" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Small changes make a big difference. I still don't like the fabric, but I think I can live with it while I work on finding and affording the leather I have in mind. In the mean time I'll get started on the other chair."][/caption]

I definitely feel better now. I'll try to get back to work, but you may see more painting on the way too!