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Murals Ceilings Faux Finishes Canvas Paintings
 

Canvas Paintings

Drawing Near
Drawing Near


Surrender
Surrender


The Door Next Girl
The Door Next Girl


Shadow of a Woman
Shadow of a Woman


In My Father's Lap
In My Father's Lap


“I believe that my ability to create works of art is God given and God blessed. I believe I was given this gift to use for His glory and purpose. As I walk this wonderful journey, everyday I learn and grow. Spiritually drawing nearer to Him and learning how to express myself and share my experiences through my work. My life is often expressed through my paintings. My hope is that my work reaches down into your heart and inspires you and speaks a message to you from my source and strength.”

Carla Schuchman
Homeworks Artistry

Newsletter :: January, 2009

Hello and Happy New Year! This is my first issue of my quarterly newsletter. It's a wonderful way to keep you up to date on new finishes, artwork, and projects I am working on. My hope is that you will look forward to each issue.

Over the last few months, tragedy hit my family. My Mom passed on December 2nd. Before that, work had slowed down, as it always does during this time, but I am looking forward to a large job beginning this month. The holidays were OK. I am grateful to be home and back with my family here in Pawleys, but it still was difficult. I have spent a lot of quite time with God and He always comforts me and shows me the way.

Artsong's Blog

Recently I started a blog. Can you believe it? You can follow me, and see weekly what is going on. You'll find me at Carla's Blog. Bookmark it, or make it one of your favorites.

I write about my work, family, a lot about God, and my journey through this life. I post pictures as I finish new work and give updates when I add pictures to my Online Esty Store. So, if you'd like, leave me a comment, and check out my website, and let me know what you think. See you in blogtime!


Homeworks Artistry

This past year was very exciting.
I attended the 2008 IDAL Convention, where fine and decorative artists get together to check out new products, new finishes, enhance our portfolios, and take classes from some of the very best in our field.

Two of my very favorite finishes are Waterfall and Divino Textured Plaster. Unfortunately, because of the current economic crisis, the manufacturer has halted production of Divino.

I am working on a solution to this. I love this finish and this product. I am putting my knowledge to work, testing it and trying to come with an equivalent product. Let you know!

I was featured in a fabulous book this past summer. Yall, I've been published! Modello by Design featured four finishes of mine. A Modello is a one-use stencil. Many have been custom designs I have submitted. The products and company are great!

I'm working on two projects right now that have some exciting finishes and trompe l'oeil work. Stay tuned!


My Online Etsy Store

I'm on Etsy!

This online store is awesome. I love the internet. You can view all the original paintings and prints I have available for sale at this time. It is all set up to purchase your favorite piece or even contact me for a commissioned piece.

I am working on several paintings right now, and will add to the selection. I will also post them on my blog as I finish.

Thanks so much for checking out my newsletter. I hope you will keep in touch and visit my sites often. It's back to the studio for me. And as my Mom always said, "Well, I guess that's just about it for here."

Sincerely,


Carla J. Schuchman