Monday, July 16, 2012

My entryway trompe l'oeil

My kitchen needs alot of TLC, so I am sanding, priming and painting my cabinets.. I would rather be painting on canvas, but... Bebe sure can't do it,  so I guess I am it. If you need me I will be in the kitchen.  

In the meantime, I thought I would share this trompe l'oeil  I painted in the entryway years ago.  It is quite large, 5x7 feet..  Makes a nice backdrop for family photos when my children are visiting.. I hope you enjoy... See you soon.
Love and blessings,
Penny







17 comments:

  1. Dear Penny,

    How lovely that you are giving your kitchen a makeover - hard work isn't it painting and sanding. Good luck with your work and look forward to seeing the new look. I love the Trompe l'oeil in your entryway.
    I am doing the same here -painted around the door frame and it is nice to stop and have a break.

    Have a great week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  2. That is beautiful, dear Penny! Love the warm colors...it looks like it's in a Tuscany villa!
    And you are working on your kitchen?? That is not an easy job, but the end result will be satisfying and gorgeous, I know. :)
    Do take care of yourself, sweet friend!
    Big hugs,
    - Irina

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  3. What a lovely painting !!!..love from me...xxx..

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  4. Hi Carolyn,
    Yes, it is more work than I had anticipated. Feeling a little worn out today so it is going a bit slower.. You are working away also? Yes, nice to take a break..
    Thank you for your comment on my painting..
    Wishing you a wonderful week.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  5. Wow. Very well done. Beautiful work.

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  6. Hello dear Irina
    Thank you! I really enjoyed painting the mural.
    Yes, the kitchen is much more work thank I had anticipated, slow going but will get done.
    Have a good week,
    Blessings, Penny

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  7. It is absolutely gorgeous! I love trompe l'oeil, you have such talent! I am sure all of your hard work sanding in the kitchen will pay off, and you will be so happy :)

    Have a wonderful week,
    Nathalie

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  8. Thank you so much dear Ria, Mary and Nathalie. Wishing you all a wonderful week. I always enjoy your visits..
    fondly,
    Penny

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  9. Hi Penny,
    Oh too bad Bebe can't help with those cabinets. I am sure the end result will be amazing...the process sounds hard...I can see why you'd rather paint on canvas though...you are so creative. Love this painting you did.
    Heidi

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  10. Good evening Heidi
    Yes, too bad because she could scurry around the inside with a tiny paint brush! That in itself would be a big help..
    Thank you for your visit and most kind words.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  11. Oh my! What a lovely image. I can see it would be perfect for photo shots. Makes me want warm bread and a bowl of olives, some brie de meaux and a glass of wine. Maybe if I help painting the kitchen?

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  12. Un fantastico trabajo, me encanta!!!
    besitos ascension

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  13. Sweet Penny! Thank you so much for stopping in...yes, I do see the horse! You love to find shapes in the clouds as well? It is neat to see how they change within seconds...
    I'm glad you are taking breaks between the kitchen work..how is it going?
    Ooooh, don't you miss seeing our darling Anita in the blogosphere?
    Have a wonderful evening, dear friend!
    Much love,
    - Irina

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  14. Oh my how talented are you...this is soooo fun. I love it...thanks for sharing. Hope your Summer is moving along amazingly. xoox

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  15. Hi Rhissanna,
    Why not! Grab your paint brush and come on over. Would love your company..
    Thank you so much for your kind words.
    Have a great week!
    fondly,
    Penny

    Thank you Ascension! Always such a treat to see you here
    Blessings dear friend,
    Penny

    You saw it Irina? I love to look for things in the clouds also. Yes, I miss our dear Anita, but am so happy she is enjoying her company.. Sending a big hug your way
    Penny

    Oh Koralee,
    You look so pretty in the photo.. The jam you made looks sooooooooo yummy!
    Thank you for your visit and sweet thoughts.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  16. It´s a very beautyful picture!!
    It looks like holidays.
    Greetings
    Melanie

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  17. Hi Penny, I must have missed this - love the coloring- beautiful mural! I kept looking at the white cloth it looks really real! Have a great weekend Sincerely,Jonny

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