The sign is done

The sign is done and being mailed out to the winner of the name the coop contest! 

I hope they love it!!!!

I DO!

It was so much fun to do.

We did a little brain storming on what they wanted/needed. 

They then sent me back am inspiration picture.

I loved what they sent.

I used the saying but did my own layout. 

I don’t like to ever copy someone’s idea exactly.

I just use it for inspiration.

The artist in me won’t allow me to use someone else’s composition. 

I love doing the layout and figuring out my points of emphasis.

I rummaged through my barn and found some old wood (we used to make the nesting boxes with for the coop).

That dictated the size. 

I did a lot of layers of paint and sanding (with my trusty radial sander).

And this is the final product…..

Here are some detail.

What do you think???

It’s not perfect.  I see flaws in it (especially in the photos).

But that is the point of hand painted one of kind pieces. 

I did not use a cricut, stencils or print out from a computer.  It’s all free hand. 

My spacing is not perfect and at times drives me crazy

 but I am coming to terms with calling it character and moving on! :)

Visit often for my next competition. 

Maybe you could be the lucky winner!!!