I've wanted an Ikat Painting for quite some time. I've felt like I haven't had the perfect spot for one until now. The formal dining room was calling for some fun. At least, that is what I told Luke.
Because I needed a pretty large painting, a DIY painting fit the budget. I picked up a large (36x36) canvas at Michaels. I got it 50% off with a coupon. A few days later, I told my hubby that I would do yard work in exchange for a painting. I think he was secretly thrilled. Score.
IKAT Painting
Beautiful, right? I think he did a great job. He used arylic paint with two short firm brushes (one with an angle and one straight).
I took some pictures of the process:
We borrowed the easel from Luke's sister, which made painting this big painting much easier.
The inspiration came from this painting:
via Etsy
I really love the painting above, but for my house the size and colors weren't perfect. Also, I'm cheap and knew I couldn't afford a bigger one. She has some great pieces in her shop though, and I may end up with one of the smaller canvases. =)
Back to our painting...
I mixed the coral color and I really love it.
I came back a bit later and mixed the turquoise color.
He did the rest of the colors and I didn't come back to look at it until it was almost done. I might* have tried to give a suggestion about a part which had already been painted that I didn't love. Just me being picky. We compromised and decided to sleep on it a night. He did end up adding a few more ikats in places and I love it.
Getting it hung on the wall has inspired me to finally get the rest of the dining room finished (or finished for now). Reveal coming soon!
Btw...if you feel like I'm all over the place with projects (in many different rooms) that's because I am. I can't seem to reign it in.
Julia @[email protected]
Oh, I love it too. It's beautiful!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Julia!
Jae
I like your painting even better than the inspiration. Great job.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks!
Charlotte
Wow! Great job Luke!! Can wait to see the whole room!
Ashley Mayes
I'm excited to see it as well! =)
Virginia Fynes
WOW!! Can I borrow Luke? He did such and amazing job! THe colors you chose are such a beautiful combination, yours turned out much prettier than the inspiration piece. Please check out my latest reveal at Fynes Designs
Ashley Mayes
Ha! Thank you!
Stephanie M.
Ahhhh! Ikat is one of my favorite prints and I've been trying to figure out how to incorporate it into my new apartment. Thank you!!!!!
NewlyMynted
Ashley Mayes
Welcome! =)
Lolly Jane
Oh my gooooodness this is absolutely gorg! Saw it on TT&J and had to run over and tell you how much I love it! (:
Ashley Mayes
Thank you!
the cape on the corner
wow, that looks amazing! i love the colors-can i borrow your hubby to paint one for me, or what. also, that mcm sideboard. wowza! love it all!
Ashley Mayes
Lol, thank you.
Stephanie@cre8tive
Man, I wish I had that much talent to do a painting like that! I like the way yours is more open in areas, but I also like the Etsy sellers art as well. Great job, it really looks great in the room!
Liz Stevens | Gimme Some Style
I love this! And I am in love with that sideboard!
Gretchen@BoxyColonial
Wow--I love it! And it's perfect in that space 🙂
Erin @ His & Hers
It is gorgeous! I love that color combination. You have a talented hubby. 🙂
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker
The painting is wonderful, but I really, really LOVE that buffet! Swoon!
Michelle
Loooooooove! You have one talented hubby!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Michelle! I think I'm pretty lucky to have him. =)
Amber
I LOVE this!!! I would love for you to link up to Give Me The Goods {1 party-5 blogs!} tomorrow!!
Amber
Corinna Ashley [ForMyLoveOf blog]
True talent! It looks wonderful. Now you just need to convince him to do more to sell ;D
Ashley Mayes
Thanks! It's hard for him to find the time to paint, especially with all the other house projects.
Andrea
That is awesome! Fits perfectly above your sideboard.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Andrea! I've been asking my hubby to paint another, but we'll see if he actually does it.
Breanna
This is awesome! Your hubs is talented. I love the huge canvas prints but they are so expensive! I think if I tried it on my own it would look like a big mess of paint haha. Great addition to your space!
Ashley Mayes
He is pretty talented. =) It's funny that you say that if you tried it on your own then it would look like a big mess, because I totally was like "Oh, that doesn't look hard". I tried it one afternoon and boy was it a disaster. Ha. I wasn't blessed with painting skills apparently. Have a great weekend!
Alexis @ Persia Lou
Gorrrrrgeous
Cajun
OMG, I love this! Especially the colors. I actually like yours much better than the inspiration piece! If ya'll don;t have an etsy shop yet, you should consider it! Beautiful.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Cajun. My husband can't quit his day job, so I don't see any shop opening anytime soon. =)
Trisha D.
Oh my goodness this is absolutely gorgeous Ashley!! Those colors are perfect together!
We'd love for you to link up this project (and any of your killer projects) at our Outside [the Box] Link Party: http://bit.ly/BlackAndWhiteObsession It's live every Tuesday at 5PM EST, hope to see you there! Off to go pin!
Ashley Mayes
Thanks Trisha! Will start linking up!
Vera Langhout
i like iT !!!
Gretigst from the Netherlands.
Ashley Mayes
Thanks so much!