The Beginning - My second project

The first time I took some stain to a freshly sanded piece of furniture, I fell in love. The way the wood absorbed the stain, the fact that I just realized I could change every piece of wooden furniture in my house if I wanted to, the way the paintbrush was my magic wand. 

It was exciting!

I lived in an apartment at the time, it was in the middle of winter so the only place I could really paint was in my tiny dining room. I did the sanding by hand on my balcony. I really had no clue what I was doing and this was before Pinterest. I don’t even remember how it turned out and I’m not sure but I believe it was a table of some sorts. My main memory is that first time the stain met the wood and that was all she wrote! 

The sad part about it is that I don’t have any pictures of what that first piece looked like unfortunately. But I do have my second project that I have to share because as the saying goes, it’s about the journey and not just the destination! Hopefully I phrased that correctly! So without further ado……..:.

 Project: (circa 2014-2015)

A vintage children's desk that I stained and then painted every other piece a light teal color and then I thought it would be such a cute idea to make the table part a little chalkboard

It turned out really cute and I did end up selling this piece for $65 instead of $75 but that was still a win in my book!

 

From Regular Artist to Painting Custom Furniture Pieces

Downtown Dallas Mural (2019)

 As an artist, I have always been drawn to creating and expressing myself through various mediums. While I have dabbled in everything from watercolors to digital art, I found myself increasingly drawn to the tactile nature of painting on physical surfaces. I have worn many hats as an artist from mural painting to custom resin countertops.

Downtown Dallas Almost Finished Mural (2019)

Some of alcohol ink art on display at an Art Show(2019)

A commissioned custom Resin countertop (2018)

One day, I stumbled upon the world of custom furniture painting. At first, I was hesitant to take on such a big project. After all, I had never painted anything quite so large or intricate before. But as I began to do more research and practice on smaller projects, I found myself becoming more and more confident in my abilities.

A headboard that I custom painted for a friend (2016)

Eventually, I decided to take the plunge and start offering my services as a custom furniture painter. It was a bit of a learning curve at first, as I had to figure out the best techniques and products to use on different types of furniture and surfaces. But with time and practice, I was able to perfect my process and start taking on more and more challenging projects.

Blending/fading practice (2018)

Now, I am proud to say that I am a full-time custom furniture painter. I have had the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, from homeowners looking to give their old pieces a fresh new look to small businesses looking to add some personality to their spaces.

Custom Dresser set I sold on Etsy (2021)

One of the things I love most about this line of work is the creativity it allows me to tap into. Each piece is a new canvas, and I enjoy the challenge of bringing my clients' vision to life. Whether I am working on a vintage dresser or a modern dining table, I am constantly learning and growing as an artist.

Please email me at acrylicastudios@gmail.com to discuss custom furniture or artwork you may be interested in. Thank you!