By Pamela Cassidy The last in my series of four patterns, ‘Fun on the Farm’, finds our feathered family enjoying a sunny fall day in the pumpkin patch. I hope this painting puts you in the mood for those crisp autumn days that lie ahead. Enjoy! SUPPLIES Artist’s Loft, 6x6 Back-Stapled Traditional Canvas, Level 1, available at Michael’s (in-store and online). PAINTS DECOART AMERICANA Antique Gold DA09 Antique White DA058 Baby Blue DA042 Black Plum DA172 Blue Chiffon DA193 Bril

By Pamela Cassidy The third in my series of four patterns, ‘Lakeside’, finds our feathered friends enjoying a lazy summer day by the water with their new little ones. I hope this painting gets you in the mood for some summer fun with your family. I began painting over 15 years ago. As a busy mom of three young boys, I craved a little time to myself and began taking decorative painting classes. I primarily paint with acrylics, but I also enjoy working with oils; and recently,

By Pamela Cassidy My ‘Love Birds’ pattern from the January 2020 Blog received a lot of interest. Thank you, fellow painters! So, I thought it would be fun to paint a series of four patterns that will follow our feathered friends through the seasons. U & Me + 3 find this happy couple enjoying a beautiful spring day in anticipation of three little ones on the way. I began painting over 15 years ago. As a busy mom of three young boys, I craved a little time to myself and began t

By Pamela Cassidy Cardinals are beautiful songbirds who often choose their mates for life. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, this project would be fun to paint for someone special in your life or maybe just for yourself. While this was done on a canvas, it could easily be adapted to another surface of your choice. I hope you have fun painting this happy couple! I began painting over 15 years ago. As a busy mom of three young boys, I craved a little time to myself a

Fall is such a beautiful season in New England. The foliage is rich with colors that inspire creativity. This ‘welcome sign’ will be a welcome addition to your fall decor. It’s a fun project for painters of all levels and can be applied to any surface of your choice. I began painting over 15 years ago. As a busy mom of three young boys, I craved a little time to myself and began taking decorative painting classes. I primarily use acrylics when I paint, but I enjoy working