The Birch Tree Coat Rack

When I saw this little baby on Craigslist, I thought it looked like a tree.  And I have an affinity for birch trees.  So, after a few layers of paint, I'm hoping I achieved the look.  (***crossing fingers that you think so; no fine artist degree here***).

Here she is before, in all here orange pine stained glory:

And here she is after **trying** to achieve the look:

Am I the only one seeing it?  I think the design lends itself to a tree.  Or maybe I just need to get out of living in the woods.

I started with a base white after priming.  Then I added a tiny bit of black to the white to make a very light gray.  I used a large bristle brush so it would create a texture kind of look.  Then I added the black and brown "bark characteristics" of the birch tree with an artist's brush.  I thought much of that was too highlighted, so I went over those parts with the light gray again.  Three coats of polyacrylic later, and here she stands.

 

Everyone needs a place to hang their Christmas hats.  ;)  If you need a place to hang your Christmas hats, she's for sale at Robin's Egg.

Debbie

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