The Paintin' ChicK!

A New Beginning with Traditions Paints by Deco Art!

2011-03-31T08:58:00.004-05:00

I am embarking on a new adventure with the Traditions paint line from Deco Art!
Watch this blog site to see my progress as I develop new techniques and designs with a fine art flair using the Traditions line of paints and products!

Photos will be loaded from the start point, in a step by step process as I develop skills and expertise with these paints and products!

Visit the Traditions website by following the link below:
Traditions Paints by Deco Art

The" New" Snow Crocus Queen 2 Design!

2011-03-26T10:48:00.000-05:00

Snow Crocus Queen 2 !

I came out with this design for the HOOT convention years ago.

I still list her as one of my all time favorites!

I now use Deco Art paints, and am using a brighter palette for my new designs.

Of course, you can always change the colors to your own taste!

The original design was painted on an extra large barrel stave.

I decided I wanted a smaller surface, for the new design, so

Jeff and Sherry Foster were kind enough to create this board design

for the newer version.

The board is available now on the Cabin Crafters website.

( I have included a link below for the Chore Board Plaque.)

I've also attached the Cabin Crafters link below if you want to visit for a bit of shopping,

or just want to enjoy a cup of tea, and a little browsing!

They have a wide variety of items, books, packets,

a large inventorywonderful surfaces, and supplies!

CABIN CRAFTERS WEBSITE

CHORE BOARD PLAQUE

Questions or need help? Just call....

Phone number: 1-800-669-3920

2011 Class Schedule

2011-03-08T19:32:00.001-06:00

Here is a line up of the Classes scheduled to date:

April 2011:

Enchanted Painters Chapter of New Mexico

Projects: The Paintin' Chick Apron

Snow!

The Snow Crocus Queen, redesigned

May 2011:

Tole Painters of the Western Reserve

Project: Season's Greetings Snowman Board

October 2011:

Michigan

Project: to be selected

I'll post the dates and photos of all the projects as details are confirmed!

Song of Spring Booklet with Cabin Crafters!

2011-02-15T09:06:00.000-06:00

Song of Spring Booklet
by Cindy Mann Vitale
Published by Cabin Crafters

The Banner Design

The Herb Box Design

The Robin Plant Stick Design

A Special Thank You to Jeff and Sherry Foster at Cabin Crafters

for showing such faith in my designs!

It has been a real joy to work with them on this project,

as well as the many other designs we have planned for the future.

I have to say that I am so pleased to be back into full time designing again.

Magazine articles, packets, teaching, and once again designing books!

Just to share a little secret, I have already started planning my next book project!

Stuck! A Christmas Design from 1999

2010-10-12T11:09:00.001-05:00

Stuck!

I designed this fellow for a 1999 magazine article...
but honestly....I don't remember which one!

As I was searching through my treasures to find
old designs,books and patterns, I discovered him!
I had totally forgotten about this guy!

If possible, I will be re-designing this Santa with a whole new palette,
using Deco Art paints, and re-purposing him as Christmas Card holder.

Watch for more details in 2011!

Painting a Canvas from the Elizabeth Pruitt Robbins Seminar

2010-09-27T13:47:00.006-05:00

STEP ONE

STEP TWO

One rose bud done...except for a tad more Alizarin Crimson in the center area...
Not able to paint last week, so no real progress.
Thinking I will add an under layer of a lace edged cloth to break the linen table covering and add a bit more interest...
And...dare I say...add to the difficulty!

Not being pleased with the open rose at the left, I painted over it, and it still remains untouched for over a week now.

But, this is typical that when you complete one aspect, it gives a whole new perception to the rest of the canvas. So, it had to be done....

I still struggle in mixing my paint, to get just the right result,
and to capture the image as I " see it" in my mind.

I'm working from the photograh Elizabeth provided, not her completed canvas.

I decided I wanted this to be " my" canvas interpretation, and not to attempt to copy Elizabeth's finished piece.
I have no skill at that, and I wanted to see how it would turn out from my own vision from the photograph.

As I progress through this, what appears is going to be a long and arduous jouney,
I'll post photos in stages, so you can see the transition.

I am re-paintng the background, which is not quite complete, but is very close to what I had in mind and will add to the pitcher, as well.

Funny how you "see" it differently from the first attempt!

When I am done, I will post Elizabeths' photograph of her finished piece as well!

2010-08-30T13:55:00.003-05:00

With Art Comes Wisdom!

Watch for a Christmas Owl design coming this summer!

Cindy's Picture Trail Album

2010-07-03T15:42:00.001-05:00

This is an image from my book Greetings for the Seasons,

my last book with Plaid.

I am offering this as a link for my picturetrail album until I can upload all the old packets that I am discontinuing.

If you are interested contact me at

cindymannvitale@gmail.com

I'll let you know if the packet you want is still in stock.

I realize this is not the best scenario for you but in time,

I plan on having them all uploaded for you to view.

Thanks for your patience! Cindy

Cindy Picture Trail Album

Home from The Orange County CA seminar!

2010-01-11T13:05:00.004-06:00

Since I have been home from the CA seminar, I have been so busy, I haven't posted any information!
It was a real success, and they were a wonderful group of ladies. I know I had a great time, and I think they were pleased as well!
They are all so friendly, and charming...it was a real pleasure to spend time with them!
Rose was kind enough to be my hostess, so I would not have to stay at a hotel! And to her I am most grateful! She was more than good to me! Very very generous to allow me to be in her home.
Ana was my very patient and loving babysitter! She took me under her wing, from the very first moment I stepped off the plane. She picked me up and spent the entire day with me. Showing me the sights, shopping at a marvelous antique mall, and feeding me!
Everyone was fun, friendly and giving. I fell in love with all the ladies, and I hope I can stay in touch with them for all time!
Thanks again, ladies!
Much love, Cindy, The Paintin' Chick!

Quick and Easy Painting Magazine!

2009-11-18T16:16:00.007-06:00

This was posted on my Cindy blog, but if you missed it there, here is the new article now out in Quick and Easy Painting! It's the February 2010 issue, so for those of you who don't subscribe, it may be available very soon on the news stand. I received my copy last week, so not sure what the time line is for purchase.

Create and Decorate Holiday Issue!

2009-09-06T16:08:00.001-05:00

This is my Snow! Snowman design in the Create and Decorate Holiday issue.
Release date for the news stands is slated for September 15th!
If you subscribe you may already have received your copy!

This is my first design published since I have returned to designing this spring, so I was anxious to share with all!
I have more designs in the making, but some of those will not be available until next year.

Check out this great magazine, it's one of my favorites!
The link follows:
Create and Decorate

It's All About the Brush!

2009-08-16T13:49:00.001-05:00

I use Royal Langnickel brushes!
The series I prefer is the Aqualon line.
I love these brushes, because they have clear handles, so no issues with paint coming off the handle, and hold up very well despite my rough treatment!
I've had this particular brush for years! Even with the hard treatment, these brushes just keep on working for me!

I took this close up so you could see how the ends of the bristles splay out after using them for my shading technique.

This is a size eight brush, but I use a variety of sizes, even a liner and a size O round. This brush started out in good condition, with a nice sharp point! But after I scrubbed and mopped back and forth, this is how it turned out, Perfect! Perfect for what I want, that is!

In fact, I even do a lot of base coating with the rounds. The only exception would be for very large areas, then, of course, I use a large flat brush.

Some Chicks Got It....Some Ain't!

2009-08-16T11:10:00.001-05:00

Ain't that the truth?
Well, we just do what we can, with what we got and go on!

To date, this is still my favorite design!

More on her and this whole Chick line later!

Take care, Love, Cindy

Ordering Information!

2009-08-16T11:02:00.000-05:00

Contact me at:
cindymannvitale@gmail.com

Email me with your order request, your name, and full address.
Also, please provide a phone number, if you will allow me to call you should there
be a problem.
Otherwise, all correspondence will be via email.
I will contact you via email with your order total.
This will include shipping and handling charges, and tax for Ohio residents.
Once your payment has reached me, your order will be sent.

Accepted payments are Checks, money order or Pay Pal.

My Pay Pal account is the same:
cindymannvitale@gmail.com

In time, I will offer a Pay Pal button on this blog for your convenience.

Due to the high costs of maintaining a merchant credit card account, I will no longer
accept plastic! This is unfortunate, but I cannot absorb the high fees that the credit
card companies are now requiring.
My options were either discontinue the credit card account, or raise my packet and
book prices. This is not fair to those who want to pay with check, or money order.

Thanks for your interest in my designs and for painting with me! Love, Cindy

The Paintin' Chick!

2009-08-05T15:33:00.001-05:00

This my Paintin Chick! She is one in a series I am developing, so watch for more of these gals as they are completed.
Her Sister Chick design is now complete, for the canvas apron project. These designs will be tweaked and re-worked for a variety of surfaces and uses!
The apron design will be done this week, and I will post the new photos for you to see!
She's been a long time coming, but last year was much busier than I expected! It was a blessing, but too much going on for me to stay on the original schedule I had intended! Thanks to all for your patience as I work through getting the business up and going again! Love, Cindy