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I could look at Before & After photos ALL…DAY…LONG! \u00a0The subject matter is irrelevant. \u00a0So long as the difference is dramatic, I’m all over it. \u00a0That’s probably why I love painting so much. \u00a0Because even going from one paint color to another, you could look at the very same thing in a whole different light. \u00a0When something, like an old piece of furniture, has been neglected for a while…and it gets a fresh coat of paint…it’s even more gratifying. \u00a0It’s almost like I could see the clouds parting and hear the angels singing the sweet sounds of redemption! \u00a0I’m not even exaggerating. \u00a0That’s how I feel. \u00a0So I encourage you to take Before & After pictures of any projects you take on, so that satisfying feeling can last as long as you hold on to those photos. That said, I thought I would share some of my favorite Before & After photos of projects I’ve done.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BEFORE<\/p><\/div>\n AFTER<\/p><\/div>\n Some of these projects are a bit quirky, like this paper mach\u00e9 carousel horse I painted for a friend who was going to use it as a party decoration. \u00a0The explosion of raffia..the silver hooves..the added glitter…. \u00a0All I can say is, I know the 80’s. The 80’s were my friend. And this, Sir, had all the markings of the 80’s! \u00a0Needless to say, I was up for the challenge, even though my dog didn’t want this thing in the house, as evidenced by her growling. \u00a0Ahhh, but just look at the difference!<\/span><\/p>\n BEFORE<\/p><\/div>\n AFTER<\/p><\/div>\n Goodbye Google Eye!<\/p><\/div>\n Then there was this high gloss rocking horse. \u00a0No way could I sit back and let a sweet little girl who is all sugar & spice rock on something so brown and black and googley-eyed! \u00a0(In fact, removing that googley eye was the first order of business because I didn’t want it looking back at me as I coated it with paint remover.)<\/span><\/p>\n BEFORE<\/p><\/div>\n AFTER<\/p><\/div>\n The Before & After pics of this kitchen are also among my favorites. \u00a0I remember the home owner being particularly indecisive about the color choices, going back & forth & back again. \u00a0But in the end, I was glad she did because I absolutely love how it turned out. \u00a0I call this the “Old World” faux finish because I add cracks with a fine brush to make it look like it aged over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>