Tilemaster Randy Orr

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...

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

The Count Down is On

That's right 24!
Plus it is just about how long it took me to make this interactive 'stocking holder' count down, 24 minutes.
I will show what I used in the next posting.

Tilano Boards How-To

What do you see in this picture?

What I see is not my wife and son! (but of course,I do.) I see the wall behind them and the potential to create something that speaks to home decor and family. You can use the elements in your home to help create different ways of expressing your photos while adding your own personal touch to your home decor. This is why Tilano and the blog exists, to share in your creativity.

Tilano Boards How-To:

1. For this project, I used left-over cedar from a room we renovated in our house.

2. I then created a framing surface. In this case I nailed 3 1X6 boards together and painted them with Tilano Chalkboard paint, White Confetti.

3. I made a stencil using the Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter.

4. I assembled all of my materials - to plan a layout.

5. I applied the vinyl stencil by pressing it down firmly using the spreader to adhere it to the surface. I then removed the mask and pounced in the color for the stencil (I picked Captain Brown from the Tilano Chalk paints). I removed the stencil once I had achieved the desired look.

6. I followed the instructions in the Tilano Image Transfer Kit to transfer my photograph. Just a side note on the image: I used Photoshop for my photo editing to make a 2x2 grid for the image layout.

7. I taped out the area where I wanted the transfer to be placed. This helps to ensure clean transfer lines, and prevents the medium from spreading to the rest of your project. Once the transfer was dry, I removed the tape and brushed on water to the surface of the transfer and peeled it off.

8. On my last step, I picked my final destination for the rocks and sand. I used the Tilano Medium for adhering them to the surface - not only is it a great medium for transfers, it's a great glue too. Plus it dries clear, that way you do not see the excess.

What I found

One of the best things about trying something new is that it is usually different from your original assumption. That is what I discovered by experimenting with chalk paint and the boards for transferring. It helped generate another idea, and for my next project I will incorporate some Tim Holtz Grungeboard.

Surf, Sand and Tilano Board?

Well, sort of! This is what came to mind. The before...

...the after
One of the bonuses of living next to a beach is that it's a great place to relax and reflect - and then be inspired to create. After a summer of picnics and barbeques with the family at the beach, I thought about trying to incorporate some of the natural elements from our beach time into making the most of all those summer photos.

Here is what I came up with using scrap cedar boards left over from renos, Tilano Chalk Paint, and the Tilano Image Transfer Kit. I also went a little into the scrap-booking world using a cool tool called the Silhouette Digital Craft Cutter to make a custom vinyl stencil.

Next up: I will show you how to make your own Tilano Board.

Did you know?
I'm asked quite often: "How can I use your transfers to make something contemporary?"
Well, that's easy, just use the Tilano Image Transfer Kit. It comes with 3 sheets of Tilano Transfer paper, the Tilano Medium, a spreader and a brush. With this kit you are empowered to transfer onto any paintable surface. Just find a surface on which to place your image and transfer to it!
I think I will take on a few more 'contemporary' projects to show you what I see as the most versatile kit from Tilano (and it's very affordable too!)