Monday, January 30, 2012

HAND PAINTED "TOILE RURAL SCENE" ON A CLAWFOOT BATHTUB

HAND PAINTED "TOILE RURAL SCENE" ON A CLAWFOOT BATHTUB

A few years back a client asked me to paint something on her clawfoot bathtub. 
Immediately I envisioned a "toile" rural scene painted on it because she loved French decor. 
I thought that would be unique. 
This is the scene I painted.
She left everything up to me and these are the colors I chose.  (approved, of course)
 The colors look so beautiful with her dark wood floors.
You guessed it!!  Me, painting the bathtub.
I primed the tub with a "bonding" primer, painted the artwork and sealed with two coats of clear sealer.
 
 Today I am back at her home working and love seeing it, again.  
It has held up really well.
My client is still very happy with it, too.

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74 comments:

  1. MaureenApril 21, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    How beautiful! (I hope you don't mind if I add it to my Pinterest board.)

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  2. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanApril 21, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Thank you so much!! And, would love for you to add it to your Pinterest board!

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    1. MaureenApril 21, 2012 at 4:37 PM

      Well I'm glad you're OK with it because it's already been repinned a whole bunch!

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    2. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 7:55 AM

      I'm adding to my board too, you are a true artisan! Love your work!

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  3. Atico SAMay 16, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Lynda, you are a true artist. I'm proud to be your client but most of all, friend!

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  4. AnonymousJune 2, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Oh, my goodness! This is just gorgeous and what a wonderful artist you are! I've just popped over from Cindy's party and I am so glad I did!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 2, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Thank you, so much!!

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  6. SusanJune 2, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    OMG you did a beautiful job painting the tub. It looks like a customed bathtub from a designer. What a wonderful artist you are!

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  7. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJune 2, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Oh so pretty! Your design and colors so soft and elegant...love it!
    Thanks soooo much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  8. StaceyJune 2, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    That's such a beautiful feature to add to a home. You are so talented. :)

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 2, 2013 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you! This client loves mirrors. She has several beautiful mirrors around the house.

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  9. LindsayJune 3, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    oh how i would absolutely love a hand painted claw foot tub. first i'd need the space for one - ha! this is truly beautiful! what a fantastic idea!!

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 3, 2013 at 1:44 PM

      Thank you!! Recently, I saw a shorter clawfoot tub and it was really cute. Not sure if it was an old one or if they still make them.

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  10. Jeannie and LindaJune 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, if I ever get another one, I'll know what to do with it. Great job!
    Jeannie

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 3, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Wow! That is gorgeous, Lynda! I love toile, too, and to have that design combined with the claw foot tub would be heaven.

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 3, 2013 at 6:13 PM

      Thank you! I hope you get to have one like this, one day!!

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  12. Debra@CommonGroundJune 3, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    oh my goodness, Lynda, this is amazing!! such a beautiful and unique job!!

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  13. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJune 3, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Oh to have that kind of talent! We all would love to be able to do that, but not many of us can. It's beautiful!

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  14. Liz @ Quirky VistasJune 3, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Wow! Fun to see you in action. Everyone should have a photo or two taken of them doing what they love and are so talented at. What beautiful work you do!
    Liz

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 3, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      Thank you!! I really like your blog. Those recipe index cards look really familiar!! I have tons of those from the past. A very interesting garage sale.

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  15. UnknownJune 3, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Stunning! What a beautiful job you did! I love claw foot tubs, I so miss the one I had, but you took the beauty to a new level! (I found your site via dedicated house)

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  16. Shane PollardJune 4, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    Hello Lynda
    I'm visiting from Isabelles Monday party.
    The toile scene on the claw foot bath is perfect!
    I Love your artistry and I'm now following you too.
    Shane ♥

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  17. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizJune 4, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Wow, what a nice job and an awesome idea! I don't think I've ever seen a painted claw foot tub before. I love it! You are talented!

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  18. AnonymousJune 4, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Lynda ~ what a creative person you are and a great painter.

    So glad you linked up with us at the BeBetsy BRAG ABOUT IT Link and Hop.

    Have a wonderful week~
    Sharon and Denise!

    Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Bloglovin ~ Pinterest

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  19. SarahJune 4, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    What a charming idea! Your toile is gorgeous. This reminds me of some of my favorite brown and white pieces of transfer ware. Beautiful job!

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  20. Elise EnghJune 5, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    This is really beautiful! Nice work!

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  21. the cape on the cornerJune 5, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    wow, how neat!

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  22. Deborah@Green Willow PondJune 5, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Just lovely Lynda! Did you use a protective coating on it? Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 6, 2013 at 6:05 AM

      Thank you, Deborah! Yes, I primed with a bonding primer, painted the artwork and the final two coats were a clear water based sealer.

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  23. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 5, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Pretty fabulous! What a fantastic and original design!

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  24. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Oh, my goodness, that is gorgeous! You are so talented. :-) Thanks for sharing it. :-)
    His blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen

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  25. foreverdecoratingJune 5, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Stunning!

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  26. JamieJune 5, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    just beautiful! great work!

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  27. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 5, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Lynda, This is so unique and beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous work at the Open House party.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  28. ibshellJune 5, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Absolutely breathlessly gorgeous.

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  29. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!June 6, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    Good Morning Lynda, Your work is beautiful and I have a feeling once the toile claw foot bath is pinned and featured around blogs, your blog is going to become very, very popular.
    Visually it is so lovely.
    Lynda, I am not an artist, but I love your work, so I have become a new follower to keep up to date with all your creativity.
    Best Wishes to you,
    Daphne

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  30. DaiseyJayne.comJune 6, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    gorgeous!

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  31. MicheleJune 6, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    You are really really talented, the tub is absolutely beautiful.

    Michele
    Pearl 13.1

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  32. Linda @ A La CarteJune 6, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    This is beautiful. What a talented lady you are! Thanks for linking with TTF this week.

    Linda

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 7, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      Thank you! and, thank you for letting me link to your party.

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  33. Victoria LavenderJune 7, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Cool post, I’ve enjoyed it very much. I hope you don’t mind that I’ve reposted it at my linky gallery “The Blog POST OFFICE”. It’s a Reverse Linkly. The gallery is a lovely place being filled with great blog posts like yours and other fab bloggers. Drop by, I hope you’ll enjoy the POST OFFICE too. If you place a backlink of “The POST OFFICE” with your post, you may be considered for the “First Class Post” award.

    Thank you, have a SUNNY day, Victoria Lavender

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Thank you! Reverse Linky is a neat idea. I've linked back and am a new follower.

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  34. Linda WalkerJune 8, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Lynda,
    I love that tub. The painting is absolutely beautiful!Just found your site through the linky party. So glad I did. New follower...please stop by and follow me as well. Looking forward to checking out what else you have done!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog.blogspot.com

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 8, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Thank you!! Your blog is beautiful and colorful! I'm following, too.

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  35. Turnips 2 TangerinesJune 8, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful! I wish my clawfoot bathtub looked that beautiful~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 10, 2013 at 1:30 PM

      Thank you! You could paint your bathtub. You could use stencils, paint stripes, etc. But, I bet it's beautiful, now.

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  36. Tea Cottage PrettiesJune 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    What an extremely beautiful work of art! This tub is to die for. Hugs, Beverly

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  37. Adorned From AboveJune 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above's Blog Hop. We are so happy that you joined us last week. We can't wait to see what you have for us at this week's party.

    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com

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  38. KathyJune 12, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    This is amazing, Lynda - you are quite an artist - I can just imagine how much time you put into this - marvelously done. Your post will be featured in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 12, 2013 at 2:24 PM

      Thank you so much!! I'll be there and thank you, so much, for letting me link to your party.

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  39. The Charm of HomeJune 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I love this! Will feature it today on Home Sweet Home! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
    Sherry

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    1. Lynda Bergman Decorative ArtisanJune 13, 2013 at 4:13 PM

      Thank you so much!! and, thank you for letting me join your party.

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  40. SImple and Serene LivingJune 13, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Oh goodness. That is amazing. Found your wonderful blog through The Charm of Home xo Laura

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  41. One More Time EventsJune 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Hi... First I would like to thank you for sharing at One More Time and Second I would like to let you know you have been featured http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_15.html Hope to see you again this week. Hugs Tammy

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