Today I thought I would recycle a bit of awful art work . The stuff that’s in furniture decor shops and is all churned out in China .so I was going to chuck it out but then thought I would give it a try .
So covered it with three coats of gesso , it has a nasty bit of plaster decor in the middle that wouldn’t come off and a black border surround .
So made a start underestimated how big it was and the paint was reluctant to stick to the gesso .
Had to go out and buy more paint .
It’s also too big for my easel .
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That’s amazing, something smashing out of ugly junk, you are very talented!
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You were welcome to paint over my parent’s Chinese Girl by Vladimir Tretchikoff any time you like
The blue faced horror .
Very nice and cheerful picture. Muddy…
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That’s lovely Muddy, so colourful, it would cheer up any wall. I’m sure it knocks the socks off the original mass produced rubbish that was underneath!
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Oh well done Mr M! How lovely that he obviously appreciates your work so much 
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We,l I wouldn’t go that far but having a five foot bit of hardboard cluttering up the place is a bit of a pain 
Doesn’t it look smashing, you are clever, lovely and sunny and bright 
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Thank you I enjoyed painting it ,simple shapes and bright colours I like to paint like a child
That’s really really nice. Well done, what paints do you use please? I am very tempted to give it a go myself.
It looks perfect on your wall Muddy
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Kazz I used Acrylic paints for this they dry quickly so it only took me three days .
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Thank you Mags
God I hate talented people 
I’ve only just seen this, but it looks really good.
My experience with painting on gesso is to use a good undercoat/primer first.
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