tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post2732055847672568681..comments2024-03-29T05:59:27.539-04:00Comments on Vanessa Alvarado: Thrifted Owl Artwork- To Paint or Not to Paint?Vanessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-81977853399195187732012-03-29T01:57:33.187-04:002012-03-29T01:57:33.187-04:00I also have the same owl picture by richard hinger...I also have the same owl picture by richard hinger.. its signed by richard hinger and the name of it is "the screeching owl" right next to his name...richard lives in california as far as i know and is still livingmoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16104527413994766788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-81439217591872190412012-02-18T23:01:43.671-05:002012-02-18T23:01:43.671-05:00I grew up with a picture identical to that hanging...I grew up with a picture identical to that hanging in my home. In fact, I think my mother may still have it hanging in her hallway.Samanthanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-69795681738179803742010-07-22T22:32:50.525-04:002010-07-22T22:32:50.525-04:00This print is by a company called home interiors. ...This print is by a company called home interiors. Women had house parties similar to tupper ware in the eighties. I know about a dozen people with the same print. It's pretty cool pic but I would paint the frame and jazz it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-1920753849927206692010-07-10T07:20:26.408-04:002010-07-10T07:20:26.408-04:00Since you asked, I say, 'Paint it!' I love...Since you asked, I say, 'Paint it!' I love SA. We affectionately call it Salvation Armani ;o) Found you at New Friend Friday. Thanks for sharing. Happy Thrifting! :o)Larrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05551141093395055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-65053511989665147762010-07-09T23:00:18.449-04:002010-07-09T23:00:18.449-04:00I think whether or not you paint it would depend o...I think whether or not you paint it would depend on your decor. If it were me, I would paint it a chocolate brown to pull out the browns in the print to match my brown living room.<br /><br />I like your blog! I added you to my blogroll - popped over from New Friend Fridays at The Girl Creative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-8932371653865417102010-07-09T22:07:00.179-04:002010-07-09T22:07:00.179-04:00Paint! Black?!? Hey thanks for visiting my blog! ...Paint! Black?!? Hey thanks for visiting my blog! Hope the pizzas are yummy! :PHomemade Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125949842990744124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-48365516284521607822010-07-09T17:05:26.818-04:002010-07-09T17:05:26.818-04:00Kim- I did think of white paint too. I have to pri...Kim- I did think of white paint too. I have to prime the frame anyway and if white looks good, white it will be! If not, a white photo matt for sure.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-78184036586412770002010-07-09T16:54:25.369-04:002010-07-09T16:54:25.369-04:00I'm going to be different and vote for white p...I'm going to be different and vote for white paint. I think it would really make the white chest feathers stand out.KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-27554618908929389722010-07-09T13:49:56.042-04:002010-07-09T13:49:56.042-04:00The green sounds good. I love it! I love owls...The green sounds good. I love it! I love owls...Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465258635013664995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-90050377345295713422010-07-09T12:33:30.003-04:002010-07-09T12:33:30.003-04:00I agree - paint it!
We had that same print hangin...I agree - paint it!<br /><br />We had that same print hanging in my sorority house in college (our symbol was the owl). Don't know anything about the artist...but I've come across the print several times at thrift stores and antique malls...always makes me feel nostalgic. :)rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123738196890505839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-4945230339162010162010-07-09T11:21:44.904-04:002010-07-09T11:21:44.904-04:00Awesome find!! I think an earthy green would add t...Awesome find!! I think an earthy green would add to the overall picture (no pun intended) hehe<br /><br />So blessed that I found you by doing the New Friend Friday hop.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />RegiReginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04115425528257470376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-71887718537827762082010-07-09T11:19:11.531-04:002010-07-09T11:19:11.531-04:00I say paint it too, needs to be modernized a bit. ...I say paint it too, needs to be modernized a bit. Green would be perfect imo. Can't wait to see :)<br /><br />new follower from tidymom, hope you have a good weekend!<br />Come visit me if you get a sec.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-24734254744043086492010-07-09T10:29:13.213-04:002010-07-09T10:29:13.213-04:00Pretty! I love owls. I vote for painting it.Pretty! I love owls. I vote for painting it.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147791473133449106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-29672082779479290992010-07-09T10:06:03.778-04:002010-07-09T10:06:03.778-04:00Good find! Could you tone the gold down with a bi...Good find! Could you tone the gold down with a bit of glazing? If it still isn't up to snuff, then paint. You will come up with something creative, I am sure!Ann @ makethebestofthingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03618787180208030510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-64891954813903936872010-07-09T09:51:26.211-04:002010-07-09T09:51:26.211-04:00Definitely paint.Definitely paint.Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16772017428252497318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-84697170959505225812010-07-09T04:59:45.423-04:002010-07-09T04:59:45.423-04:00Definitely paint it, the gold is a bit nasty, I th...Definitely paint it, the gold is a bit nasty, I think the green sounds great!Thrifted Treasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977265626746630973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-15252608435208234672010-07-09T01:52:30.648-04:002010-07-09T01:52:30.648-04:00He he, thank you for your wonderful post...
I am s...He he, thank you for your wonderful post...<br />I am sure whatever you decide will look great!<br />LeticiaMs Bingles Vintage Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03415360977156473295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-85863613819311539652010-07-09T00:21:13.927-04:002010-07-09T00:21:13.927-04:00I agree! Paint it, I like the light green idea......I agree! Paint it, I like the light green idea...<br />Visiting from justsewsassy.comStaci Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447331985378042238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2966296007306432724.post-85068725421938389772010-07-09T00:17:28.007-04:002010-07-09T00:17:28.007-04:00Paint it! Light yet earthy green.Paint it! Light yet earthy green.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832134390402892339noreply@blogger.com