Hello Everyone!

Although I love to painting on tin, I really enjoy having a few pieces of original painted pieces. This photo shows some examples of my collection. Two of the larger pieces are document boxes. The one to the right has an interesting japanned finish versus the typical black background. The sugar canister is one of my favorite because of its unusual shape, little knob and the feet. Much of the original paint is still present for the admiration. When looking at such pieces, I often wonder about tinsmiths that fashioned the pieces and the painters that decorated them how the felt about their work. I am sure that they had no idea that their works would live for over an hundred years past the creation. They most likely would marvel that these pieces are still in existence as treasures not utilitarian items. Today if we need to store documents, we would purchase something from our local office supply store to do the job. This would be something disposable and temporary with little style or character.

Happy New Year!  Welcome to my new website. This is the first of many blog sessions. Also from time to time I will be adding other items of interest such as how I use my personal collection of painted tinware in hopes of inspiring you to display your art work in your homes.

I have exciting news! My sled has been featured in the February 2012 issue of Paint Works. The sled is antique and I have used in in my home. It is a wonderful piece to be placed by a door or fireplace.  The painting instructions and pattern is available in the article and can be used for another large piece such as a wall hanging.

Feel free to share your thoughts and ideas.