Huntsville Art Blog

The Huntsville Art Blog is for Artists and the TN Valley community to get the most current information about the Huntsville art scene and opportunities.

The Huntsville Art Blog was create Alissa & Austin Ramsay to simply "Promote Local Artists and Art Awareness". The blog grew faster than they expected and they soon could keep up with the entries! Gina Hurst came to the rescue and essentially took the site over. In a few years, the Huntsville Art Blog has become a meeting point of various art groups and welcome ALL artists.

http://www.HuntsvilleArtBlog.blogspot.com

"Promote Local Artists and Art Awareness" All local artists are welcome to share their work, stories, and advice.

Why Wallpaper? Stencil Instead!

From Alissa:

I have always LOVED wallpaper stencils! The look, the feel, the endless possibilities you can achieve with this technique/finish. We have used all brands of stencils to achieve an all over patter.

Three of my personal favorite places to purchase UNIQUE stencils are:

http://www.wallovers.com/index.html (all wallpaper style designs)

http://www.modellodesigns.com/ (one-time use stencils)

http://www.stencil-library.com/ (shop across the pond... LOVE LOVE LOVE them!)

Venetian Plaster and Other Italian Plaster Techniques

Average To Art and owner Alissa (Murnane) Ramsay call Huntsville, Alabama home, but their Italian plaster techniques are internationally recognized. In 2008, Alissa won an international award for an original plaster finish, as well as, trained with the Masters in Italy. There are many products on the market in local box stores that are “Venetian Plaster” but are difficult to work with and produce inferior results. For a few extra dollars, decorative finishers and DIYers can invest in quality products with beautiful results that will LAST.

Some of our favorite green products below:

Oikos’ Ottocento (shimmer)
Oikos’ Kreos (more of a coarse texture great for Linen techniques)
“Lime Butter” ("easy" yet authentic Venetian Plaster)
Instead of the usual wax to seal a Venetian Plaster, use Bees Wax.

All of the products above give superior results, have a fresh smell and are VOC free. For Alissa, her body would swell after working with products heavy in “toxins”. Once she switched to working only in Green products her body responded more positively. If you need assistance ordering green products or with a finish technique, please contact Alissa 256.658.0657

Aloha! Hawaii Canvas Mural Painting

Above: Finished canvas

Below: Hula lamp (left) Hula lamp featured in painting (right)

Hawaii is a special place for our clients in Madison, Alabama and they wanted a mural to reflect their time in the Aloha state. What kind of canvas would you like painted for your home or office?

Corporate/Business Canvas Ideas for the Office:

Company Logo with features of services and/or location

Patriotic

Textured Abstract Canvas

Fresco with real Italian plasters

Patient Rooms

Home and Vacation Home Canvas Ideas:

Your favorite get away spot

Italian/Tuscan Landscape

For children: their name, favorite sport, cars/trucks/trains, balarenas

Perfect Places for Canvas Art:

Entry ways

Waiting Areas/Waiting rooms

Kitchen

Child's room

Master Bath

Office

Any home or office you may be leaving in a short time period... take your custom art with you where ever you go!

Huntsville & Madison County Faux Finish Product Guide and Coach

I received a call today from an eager DIYer wanting to learn Venetian Plaster for a few rooms in his home. It reminded me how much I LOVE sharing my experience and product knowledge for whom ever is trying their hand at Decorative and Faux Finishes. Successful faux finishing is possible with the right training and products!

Let my international training and years of experience work for YOU!

If you are an avid DIYer and would like to learn about professional faux finish products (not found in your box stores) that are easy to use and produce fabulous results, give me a call.

If you are an avid DIYer and would like lessons on how to use your new products, please give me a call.

Let's turn your average walls into art! 256.658.0657

Working In Mexico!

We are pleased to announce we have been selected to create custom wall art in for a series of Penthouses in Puerto Villarta, Mexico next month!

We will be creating with GREEN Oikos Italian Paints and Plasters.

Artist & Professional Finisher, Alissa (Murnane) Ramsay, earned her certification in Italy as an Italian Plaster Applicator in September from Oikos. (pictures of training are in Sept & Oct posts)

Stay tuned for photos of our Mexico work!

Your Mural Company In Huntsville, AL!

Alissa (Murnane) Ramsay is your mural specialist in Huntsville, AL and Madison County areas.

Whether you would like a mural on canvas, on the wall, interior or exterior, please give Alissa a call! Alissa paints original art designed specifically for your needs.


Call Today! 256.658.0657

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2009!

Average To Art's New Year's Resolution is to create custom art you'll fall in love with!

Call Alissa Ramsay for your creative needs.

Fine Art, Canvas Art, Custom Art Huntsville, AL

Do you want a custom painted canvas for your home or office. Call Average To Art!

We are artists in Huntsille, AL ready to paint your creative wishes. 256.658.0657