Of all the things I’ve been asked to paint, this “Kitschy Cactus” is, by far, the most unusual…but from it, you can learn How to paint an old concrete statue. My friend has had it for 20 years, though it had been in her family much longer. She inherited it when her great-grandmother passed away at the age of 101! While it has served as a cherished reminder of her loved one, my friend had a new vision for it. So she asked me if I could repaint it and, somehow, incorporate her love for the Arizona Cardinals. Being that I’ve never been asked to paint a cactus before, how could I refuse? The result is a one-of-a-kind, Kitschy Cactus that suits my friend’s quirky personality, while honoring her ancestry. Continue Reading →