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Maime Rae

Thursday, June 7, 2012

How An Ugly Little Table Renewed Me







My husband and I went to the Habitat Restore to do a little browsing. Hubby bought this homely little table and said now go paint on this. Normally this would not be a big deal but.....
I started decorative painting in '92. Oh I dabbled in painting when I was younger, my father is an incredible artist and I am by no means as talented but I enjoyed it.  My family and friends are wonderful and my biggest fans, they would say what I painted was beautiful even if it wasn't. I love them for that!! I painted up to about 3 years ago.
 A neighbor  lady down the street asked to see the things I painted, she was a mural artist with her own business and I was hoping she could  help and give me constructive criticism, what I got was,"Oh no one buys that type of painted stuff anymore!" Well I laughed and said I do it because I enjoy it. This rolled off my back like water off a duck. Or so I thought. Slowly I painted less and less. I had a bunch of excuses,
can't find anything worth painting, don't have enough time and my time can be better spent... etc.
The other day I was watching a motivational speaker on TV and I had, as Oprah says, an AH HA moment.
Rolled off my back!!!  NO IT DID NOT! I thought it had but it didn't. I let a women I hardly knew steal my joy! That comment all but stopped me from doing something I loved to do. I can not believe that one negative comment did that.  I am ashamed to admit that she had that much influence on me but I was in awe of her work. I have made a promise to myself that I will watch what I say to people. Not that I would EVER say to someone what was said to me, I wouldn't. We must all realize that words do hurt and may change someones course in life. If I change anyones direction, I want it to be for the better. I want to help and mentor and give them all the encouragement that I am able. Sure wish someone that I had looked up to had done that for Me!

So.. I picked up this little guy and I sanded and I primed....







.......and I painted.




 




 Ya know, it felt pretty good. I still have a long long way to go, this time with a renewed sense of why I paint! Because I want to and I like it and from now on I am going to enjoy this journey.


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I am linking to:
 missmustardseed.com,
theshabbycreekcottage.com,
romantichome.blogspot.com




14 comments:

  1. Glad you picked up your brush again, you're so talented!

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    1. Thank you so very much for your kind words. Love your blog! I love the little bird but the peacock decal is my favorite.
      Keep painting!!!
      Pam

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  2. I think it's beautiful...go for it...find your joy again!!!

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    1. Thanks for your sweet words of encouragement!!

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  3. You did a great job on the table. Love it! Michele (not David)

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    1. Michele,
      Thanks so much for taking the time to check it out. All the nice comments make me want to keep it up!

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  4. I am very impressed with the almost magical refurbishing of this lovely 'French-styled' table. Your painting is fabulous! Kudos. Thanks for sharing. I am now a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well on my blog at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com
    Hugs, Gayle.

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    1. Gayle,
      Thank you for stopping by and your thoughtful comment.I am very happy to follow your lovely blog.will talk to you soon.
      Pam

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  5. If I could paint as well as you do, I'd be decorating every piece of furniture I came across! You make a very good point about negative comments festering in our unconscious mind. ~ Maureen

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  6. LOL,that may just happen! I am now looking for my next piece.

    Pam

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  7. Your table is just gorgeous! I would never guess that it's the same piece:) Love it!!

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  8. Thanks Donna, I have another I am painting hope you come back and check it out.

    Pam

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  9. Love your table, what a beautiful job you did. We let people lead us sometimes don't we with out realizing it. Glad to see you returned. I painted three pieces this last week with chalk paint, I'm not sure I'm pleased with what I did. But had plans to paint roses on one, you have encouraged me to give it a try. Thank you

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  10. Betty,
    Thank you so much for stopping by and your very kind words. I am so happy to hear that you will stick with it and I am glad my little story helped. I started painting to open my own little shop and I let my dream of owning one slip through my fingers because I did not think I was good enough. I am going to jump in with both feet(I maybe dragging one)and If the Lord wants me there he will open the door as long as I am will to keep plugging along. So we should not give up. Please let me know how your pieces turned out. I would love to see them.
    Blessings to you,
    Pam

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