Thursday, 28 June 2012

Distressed Frame - a Beachy Scene


 I have had this gorgeous Seascape painting for years and years. 
I'm not sure how long, but it has spent the last 10 years in storage (at the back of my cupboard). 

The frame was so not me! I think that's why it was packed away...
 

But just look at the painting....Its stunning. 


I decided I had nothing to lose, painted the whole frame, even the fabric bit, white. 
I distressed it a little and what a difference.

I love, love, love it!


What do you all think? Looks great right?  

So glad I made the frame over - now I have a fab "new" painting to admire.


Take care

xxx

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21 comments:

  1. Anonymous28 June 2012 at 01:15

    Geez Nats...... Huge improvement!!!

    I really really LOVE your "After" Version - well done my friend.

    Lv
    Maz
    xxx

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  2. Danni@SiloHillFarm28 June 2012 at 01:21

    Leave it to you to make me jealous over something beachy....again!! I think it looks super! The white really makes the picture pop! Nice job!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days29 June 2012 at 15:41

      Aw sorry Danni - if its any consolation, its pouring with rain xxx

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  3. Mary Neumann28 June 2012 at 02:08

    Nat, LOVE love LOVE this transformation!!! It turned out awesome!!!

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  4. Rasonda @ East Conolly Cottage28 June 2012 at 02:57

    Love the after version. Amazing what a little paint will do huh?!?

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  5. fiona anderson28 June 2012 at 05:44

    Definitely way better with the white distressed frame, and yes, it's such a gorgeous painting !

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days29 June 2012 at 15:50

      Thanks Fiona. I cant remember how I got to have this painting, its been driving me nuts. xxx

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  6. Leanne @ Because (I think) I Can28 June 2012 at 09:20

    I LOVE it!! I've been doing this to many of my frames around the house... suddenly so much of the stuff I loved that was getting close to tacky, is now so chic! :) Great job!

    xo, Leanne

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days29 June 2012 at 15:49

      Its amazing what a difference it makes and it actually looks amazing. Hope you are feeling heaps better hun xxxx

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  7. Unknown28 June 2012 at 16:38

    What a huge difference the white makes, Nat. I swear I saw a painting exactly like this with an identical frame to your "before"...except the one I saw was like 3ft by 5ft (HUGE!). I stared at it for a long time and then left it there. Now I'm kicking myself because this looks amazing.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days29 June 2012 at 15:52

      Oh no Sherry! Hopefully you will see something like it again. Big hugs xxx

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  8. karen@somewhatquirky1 July 2012 at 06:03

    I can't believe how much brighter (and attractive) this painting looks with the white frame! Nice job.

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days1 July 2012 at 22:41

      It's made such a huge difference and I'm really enjoying it now. xxx Nat

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  9. Natalie @ NorthShore Days1 July 2012 at 22:41

    Thanks Hun xxx

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  10. Debra Kapellakis10 July 2012 at 00:55

    From OK! to WOW!

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days11 July 2012 at 01:31

      Thats a great way to describe it Debra - thank you xx

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  11. JOY 2 JOURNEY16 July 2012 at 09:18

    I love it when someone can see past what is ... to what it could be! I am able to do that too. For the most part. :) Thank you for sharing your talent with us at The "Sunday Stop"!!!
    Hugs,
    Bj

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    1. Natalie @ NorthShore Days16 July 2012 at 22:21

      Bj it took me over 10 years to finally see what it could be lol. Thank you for your sweet comments xx Nat

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