I'm posting the final/finished 'A Place to Hang Your Heart' chair's images. As you may notice, there's a heart hanging from the back (upright) side just below the arrow. This heart was purchased from Michael's to which I took a nail file and sanded the design from its substrate and then painted it a bright red.

Before spraying the chair with a protective coat, I signed the underside of the seat, "Seat of the Soul #8. This is what I have done with all of my hand painted chairs.

I sprayed the entire chair with a triple thick glaze by Rust-Oleum brand. This dries with a clear glass-like coating which helps pop and protect the chair's design.

Presently, it is on display for silent bidding 'til the end of April. Of course, the hightest bidder will be awarded the chair and the proceeds will go to the Sparrow Club.

If you have any questions about my process or just want to chat . . . don't hesitate!

After transferring the design, I begin applying acrylic paint and India ink. To give continuity to the design, I chose a background similar to a Zentangle. . . a doodling/design process (go to www.zentangle.com to understand this term and  process.) I use a quill pen to apply the ink. Some say I must be so patient with this method. Perhaps I am. However, for me, this method is like meditation. . . it leaves me with a pleasant experience. Of course, I’m listening to audiobooks while I’m doing this! It’s remarkable at how many books I can enjoy while using the left and right brain all at once.

In the next photo, you can see the planned design for the legs of the chair. You may be wondering, "Why doesn't she do it freehand onto the legs of that chair?" By mapping out the design beforehand, it allows me to determine if the design will compliment the rest of the chair's design or not.