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Cheap Art For Staging - Thanks to Elaine Manes !

I have to thank Elaine Manes -Colorado Stager for inspiring me to do some artwork again.

Elaine recently wrote a blog - titled You've GOT to be kidding !!! I Want Some Of That ! She was floored by the high cost of artwork and decided she would paint some of her own art for home staging. WOW, she did a beautiful triptych of aspen trees.

I agree with Elaine that these canvas paintings are perfect for staging projects. Portable, light weight, inexpensive and fun to do !

As most of you know, I love anthing creative and it's been a while since I have painted anything artsy SO I was very happy to be inspired by Elaine.

Finally, I had the chance this past weekend to try a canvas for this bedroom. My inspiration was the rug and believe me I KNOW this is NOT even close to Elaine's gorgeous work but I will keep trying.. I have a triptych in mind next !!

The rug in the photo does not "read" as blue as it appears in person..

A close up of my "Blue Leaves" art. Thanks Elaine and be kind, please ;-) !!

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Posted by Cheryl Gilliam Home Staging-Hickory NC on 09/03/2008 05:17 PM

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53 Comments on Cheap Art For Staging - Thanks to Elaine Manes !

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2008

I LOVE it! I'd buy it, the colors are all me. Great job! Can't wait to see more... and as I asked Elaine, when will we see your work for sale?

Chris @ StagersLIST.com

I'm not a stager but I do paint large canvases with blocks of color and hang them in my vacant listings, there are fun to paint and you can get lost in the creativity of it.

Cheryl ~ Before I even got to that part in your post, I noticed the rug and how it went so well. Reading further, now I know why! I think you did a great job! Very creative of you! I envy you artist types! : )

Hey Chris, You are just too sweet !! I truly appreciate it.. I think that I am like Elaine in that WHEN do we find time to do art - I have been trying for a while.. I painted and sold tons of vinyl floor cloth rugs while I was working full time, did the same thing one year with painted sweatshirts - just have to put my mind to it.. Go ahead, get me some orders and I will paint all night :-) God bless and thanks again.

Jane - That is fantastic, how clever of you to add color and art to your listings.. Do you have photos of your art on your blog/? I will check it out.. God bless,

Kathy P, Thanks so much, I really have NEVER thought of myself as an artist, I am just crafty - I think... God bless,

Looks good! We've done some of the same kind of DIY paintings here in Milwaukee for our Showhomes staging. My wife also did some pencil art of dragonflies that looks great, they were used for staging while we were Home Managers and now they're just beautiful decoration for the bathroom in our home.

When I was a teen, I went to HS with a boy whose dad was a builder. He would 'let' us kids paint (splatter) rather large canvas to hang in the foyer of his model homes. It was fun, wonder if the new owners ever figured out it was teens being goofy. be good cw

Cheryl- LOL!!! Oh dear, let's call it inexpensive art! There's nothing cheap about it. And, I've got news for you--ninety five percent of the population can't do what you did! I think it's wonderful, and talk about customizing the artwork to match the rug! Beautiful job, Cheryl! I think you have graduated from crafter!

Cheryl - good for you for taking the initiative - and saving lotsa $$$. Truly looks great, and tones down the potentially fussiness of the bed. Great mix - Julie

Hi Cheryl, Are you for hire? Michelle M. has inspired me to try my hand painting... but I don't any kind of background with paint. (Other than painting walls, and I have plenty of experience with that). Thanks for sharing it looks great!

Awesome job! I've got to try this eventually....

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2008

Love the colors and style-looks just so soft and pretty! You're a true pro!!

Hi Matt, I would love to see your artwork and your wife's pencil drawing.. THANKS so much for the "ReBlog".. I truly appreciate that.. God bless,

Hey Cheryl W, I didn't KNOW that you were an abstract "artist" in your younger years.. God bless,

Elaine, Gee thanks !! I KNOW the golden rule about NOT calling something cheap, I almost always say "inexpensive" but thought Cheap probably was better for the title ???? I thank the Lord for any ability that He has given me and thanks for promoting me from crafter LOL !! God bless - you are the best !!

Hi Julia, I think you are right, thanks for coming by.. God bless,

Melissa M, Thanks - I KNOW that you can do it because you painted those BEAUTIFUL Christmas ornaments - it's just about that "time" thing.. God bless,

I've been looking and buying art lately, and wow it just keeps getting more expensive. I'm considering trying to paint myself. Nice job!

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2008

Hi Cindy, I know what you mean.. I HOPE that I can work on a few more pieces and IMPROVE some more.. God bless, thanks for coming by.

Cheryl - LOVE it. I love the repetition of the leaves in the rug and the leaf in your art. WELL done! The room looks beautiful and unique as a result of your artwork.

Okay, Cheryl you have been painting too?!?!??!? WOW, I really love your art work and love the way it matches the rug. Lady YOU are so TALENTED!! Take care!

HI Nancy, Thanks so much, it's been a long time since I have painted anything other than a wall.. I appreciate the encouragement, I need it ;-) God bless,

Gosh Teresa, how sweet you are, I have tried just about anything crafty that you can think of.. I found that I always enjoyed painting things - so now I take it in spells... God bless,

Just gorgeous. I am so jealous. I, unfortunately, can not draw or paint at all. Completely hopeless, but my husband and daughter are amazing. A few years back I had a room that was three stories high and the homeowner need a very large piece of art for over the fireplace. I gave my husband a pear and a dish for the background and in a few hours he made a frame, put some old canvas on it and painted this. It's now leaning on my wall in my living room. At least someone in my family has artistic talent! Kym

Hi Kym, I love that pear, tell your hubby - he needs to make you some more staging art. Thanks so much, I do appreciate you stopping in.. God bless,

Cheryl: Wow! What a brave and adventurous person you are to do your own artwork. It looks great!

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2008

Cheryl -- You really pulled it all together so well with that great art piece -- I'm envious of that wonderful talent! Thank you for sharing your photos -- your posts are always great!

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2008

Cheryl: absolutely fabulous, the artwork looks great!

I always say I'm going to bust out the paints...I think you have inspired me!

Hi Margaret, Gee, thanks ! I am SURE that you can do this also.

Lori, Thank you, I hope this does inspire you - then you can thank Elaine also !! Let us see what you create - please !! God bless,

Great painting job! I too loved Elaine's blog and think about it often. I just still haven't gotten the guts to try it yet. :)

Just wondering... what were the cost and time involved in making this Great Masterpiece?

Hi Janice, Go ahead, try it, you will be hooked.. I would be painting all the time if I could find the extra time because practice does help.. The canvas was less than $10, I think and it took me a couple hours although that was because I had to find my paints, etc.. I also, always seem to keep looking at it and adding paint.. ;-) God bless,

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2008

Cheryl you continue to amaze me! Now I will never be to this, but you've inspired me... I purchased 6 12X12" canvases recently that I need to do something with

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2008

Hi Ronelle, Thanks so much. OK - we will be looking for your artwork.. IF nothing else you can cover some of your canvases with beautiful fabric. God bless,

Very nice touch. When you do a canvas drawing for a client, do you ever give it to them? I also think that Cheryl's idea of covering a canvas with fabric is excellent too.

Hi Lola, I think that giving the client a piece of artwork is a fantastic idea, especially if it would work in their next home.. What a great way to remember you !! God bless, thanks for stopping by..

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2008

You did a wonderful job! I, too, love to do anything crafty, so I know how satisfied you felt completing and hanging that painting. There is no feeling like it! I am my happiest when I'm working on a creative project, I could get lost in it for days.

Never cheap. Quality pieces for affordable prices...great job.

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2008

Hi Sharon, OK, when do you want to plan an Artsy get together ?? ;-) Thanks so much for stopping by. God bless,

Hey Terrylynn, Thanks so much ! God bless,

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2008

Way to go Cheryl! Maybe you should start your own line of artwork! It looks awesome. I am with Kim, I can't paint or draw. But I would love to try.

Hey Tanya, I would LOVE to do that ! Playing in paint all day would suit me fine.. I KNOW that you could paint, you just need to give it a try.. If we ever have a Stagers workshop or meeting in the Carolina area - we can have a class !! God bless and Thanks..

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2008

Cheryl, love your print! You did a wonderful job and it compliments the room nicely. I encourage you to paint more. I am in awe of those that can draw, paint etc. Would love to paint, but can't get beyond the stick figure - no kidding. Can't wait to see your next masterpiece.

Hi Michele, Thanks so much for the encouragement, I truly appreciate it. God bless,

Cheryl,

Your painting is gorgeous! When we can paint our own pic's it not only saves us money, but it makes our staging projects more unique! Here's one of my children's room painting attempts. Keep the laughing to a minimum, please!

SEP

2008

Hi Michelle, THAT IS SO COOL, very unique and so appropriate for a kid's room. I love it , keep it up. I would love to see more, do you have others? God bless,

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2008

Oh it is AWESOME. I love the canvas large art. I have found some GREAT ones, in Walmart, believe it or not. That was about a year ago, they are just not to be found anymore. I wish I could paint, but I cannot even draw stick figures

Phyllis Pafumi

OCT

2008

Hi Phyllis, THanks, let us know if you find any great bargains.. I am still trying to get around to painting my triptych. My B-day got in the way ;-) God bless,

OCT

2008

Wow Cheryl, that is fantastic. You did a great job. If I tried something like that, it would look like a first grader did it. Yours looks very professional. Hope you are well.

OCT

2008

Hi Chrissie, Thanks so much, believe me when I tell you - YOU CAN do this!! God bless,

OCT

2008

Cheryl, you do did an amazing job! I love it! I can go on and on! I'm going to try this!

Hi Marci, Thanks, it's a lot of fun. I can't wait to see your art!! God bless,

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