Tilemaster Randy Orr

Chalk paint is a designer's choice

It was a pretty busy March, so much so that there was little blogging time. Oh well, that is what happens when your s t r e t c h e d. I will make a better effort this month to keep the latest coming...

Check it out... what one of the designers I work with Zusette has created in her display suites.

 

Zusette used Tilano Captain Brown Chalkboard Paint to create the perfect back drop to the meals of the day! It simply helps to set the mood. Simple and effective.

Captain Brown even works as the perfect back drop to a doggy stencil for this boys room feature wall.

Chalk Paint and Beyond

Where does the time go... here it is  March 16th already...and I have not made a post since March 5.
Busy in the creative industry I work in can take me away from the day-to-day.
Blogging is one of them, I have the intent to make an entry and the idea of what I would like to share, but the crazy pace of decorative artist life in this wacky economy is just that - wacky. There seems to be less time? A recession? Does it not mean we should have more time available?

Back the business, had last minute call for a display suite last week and I had Tilano Chalkboard paints to the rescue again. Luckily, this designer was open the same design as the last. Therefore I was able to use Confetti White with a warm silver metallic glaze to pull the project together pronto and to a completion.

Here's where it started and finished.

As I mentioned before, I'm pleasantly surprised at the strength of the Chalkpaints from Tilano, they stick very well to just about anything, they dry fast and you can use left overs from craft projects on real projects for home decorating.
Take it beyond the expected...

ChalkBoard Paint is for more than Chalkboards...

Paint and decorate just about anything!
 

Tilano Chalkboard Paint, Modern Masters Metallic Paints

Spring is around the corner, so time think about updating around the house and save money, give something old...new life!

 

Transfers on to black Slate tile

Chalkboard Paint and Coasters - What do they have in common?
They both love photo transfers!
It's a perfect match - heck, it's February after all!!
Check out the video to see how it comes together....

Inspire a Chalkboard of Ideas

Writing your thoughts to share creativity and inspiration help others with the ideas that may be circulating within themselves. There is always another idea just around the corner, sometimes it just takes chance coincidence - timing is everything.
This chalkboard wall inspired me today, I was at a designers office for a meeting and the design team uses the wall to express brainstorming thoughts, it's a team effort.
 'Just get it out there, you never know where it will take you.'

Valentines Slate Coasters

On Time Valentines - Wow!
Yes I made the coasters just in time, a day early. Pretty good for husband that usually enjoys the pressure of the last minute gifting.
I was making some videos today that I will post later next week, one was on how-to use our themed templates and the other two where for chalkpaints and how-to transfer onto chalkpaint. Confused?
Why would you transfer onto Chalkpaints? Doesn't make sense... it will, stay tuned.
If you haven't made your gifts for V-Day, get busy!

an idea, Chalkboard Paint and Van Gogh...

What do they have in common?
I was surprised today when I delivered another shipment of Chalkboard Paint to Van Gogh Art School. Kathy the founder, had wasted no time in getting children classes going.

This was a grade one glass making Valentines Mirrors, using red and pink paint! Perfect. Now that is a good idea for Oh la la Red and Sweet Sixteen Pink, combine the two and your right in fashion for February. You could use a stencil right on top of the Chalkpaint or right with chalk - you decide your the artist.

Chalk Paint is in the Studio!

No, this is not my Super Bowl pose, but it is the kick off to a first!
At least to my knowledge.
Tilano Coloured Chalk Board paint is in a studio, Van Gogh Art School in conjunction with Benjamin Moore located in Richmond BC.

Kathy is the founder for Van Bogh Art School and she is has taken on all ten colours of the Tilano Chalk Board paint for her art classes. Best part, kids are going to be involved in some of the classes - this should be a wealth of creative outcomes. Really looking forward to this class!

Reminder! Tilano Chalk Board paints are:
Water Based
Eco Friendly
Very LOW VOC
Dry to touch in 15 to 20 minutes
Great for kids rooms walls, art projects and crafts