About

I have always loved the vivid intense world of color. For me, working with paint is an extension of that love. Handmade Whimsy was created to explore and create colorful pieces for the home, primarily in the form of functional floorcloths. Every piece is a unique exploration of pattern and color whether historical in nature or splashed with whimsy. I love the process of creating a work of art that speaks to the individual’s home in a distinct way. I am a self taught artist who dabbled in art before starting my own business. I have some training in color theory classes, paint technique and the business side of being an artist but my creations are primarily driven by instinct and my love of the joy of color.

Floorcloths use heavyweight cotton duck fabric which is primed with 2 coats of artist’s gesso. The edges are trimmed and hemmed to size before applying a superior grade matte wall paint creating a perfect surface . The design is then painted or stenciled with Golden’s Fluid Acrylics which are rich in color. Finally, three to four coats of marine grade polyurethane is applied to seal the piece making it waterproof and durable.