See The Old Doors that Inspired this Hand Painted Multi Colored Large Armoire Furniture Makeover

by | May 29, 2016 | abstract painted furniture, agate knob, Anthropologie inspired, antique buffet, antique chest of drawers, antique furniture, boho, hand painted, multi colored, painted, teal, turquoise, vintage | 16 comments

BEWARE!!!
You are either going to L-O-V-E this makeover to pieces, hate it with a big Y-U-C-K, or think I’ve lost my mind.  That’s okay, though.  I’ve learned and began to believe it’s best for me to paint for myself and not for the mainstream.  It’s more important to me to create a one-of-a-kind original piece of furniture than to stay in the “safe zone”. There are some amazing furniture painters / artists that I admire and aspire to in regards to business handling.

 I, however, am enjoying going my own way creatively. 

This is #5 in my “Doors” series, Part II. This armoire is huge and already had such a great shape to it.  I really wanted to give it a dramatic makeover…mission accomplished. 

See that door?!? 

This is the image from my Doors board on Pinterest that inspired my painting technique.  I created my own color palette but kept it similar to this one.  It packs a punch full of color, charm, and authenticity.

See the drip? Well, that took some courage!
We are told paint drips are bad…felt like a REBEL! It was fun but for anyone that knows me personally, rebel is not a name you’d use to describe me.

Cobalt agate knob tipped in gold?!?! 

Yes, please!!

This piece is currently available in my shop, www.theturquoiseiris.com
I’m making plans for my next series but haven’t decided on a theme.  My ideas include a Part III Doors series, a group of makeovers inspired by pastels and gold leaf or a group themed by wildflowers.  

Any suggestions? I’d love to hear them.

I hope you all enjoy your long weekend!



~~Dionne

16 Comments

  1. debralboyer
    debralboyer on May 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVING THIS PIECE! Very unique. Great job!

    Reply
  2. Anonymous
    Anonymous on May 30, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    LOVE!!!

    Reply
  3. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on May 30, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    Thank you!!

    Reply
  4. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on May 30, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Thank you very much!!

    Reply
  5. taylorlisa
    taylorlisa on May 30, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I applaud you for your commitment to paint for you! This piece is stunning, but all your work is.

    Reply
  6. looking silver
    looking silver on May 30, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Dionne, you are waaaaay beyond the pale efforts that are passed off as painting. I would love to spend just a minute in your brain. Every piece you do gets gutsier and gutsier. Just beautiful.

    La Verne@hopeandsalvage

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  7. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on May 30, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Aww, thank you so much! I'm hang the BEST time!
    Best to you;-)

    Reply
  8. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on May 30, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    The support and encouragement from you as well as others is what inspires me to get out of my box. Thank you so much!!!

    Reply
  9. Trovia
    Trovia on May 31, 2016 at 3:09 am

    This may be my fave of the doors series. Its perFECTION! Girl youve got this down! Never apologize for being yourself – you shine like a big fat diamond. Thats a ridiculously good thing.

    Reply
  10. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on May 31, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    Oh my goodness! Thank you so much:-) and thank you for commenting!!!

    Blessings to you

    Reply
  11. melissa jacobson
    melissa jacobson on May 31, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Another winner, that drip is so cool. Please keep going with the door series. How about one on your door page called Stars over Door, deep oranges and reds with turquoise around the door. Love that combo.

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  12. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on June 1, 2016 at 1:06 am

    Great idea, Melissa!! Love the input.

    Reply
  13. Beadery Destash
    Beadery Destash on June 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Furniture should be a work of art, I would rather have a work of art that I can use over one that just hangs there…I love your work, you are inspiring me to take more chances in my work. Thank you!

    Reply
  14. Anonymous
    Anonymous on June 3, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    I adore this piece, it may be my favorite that you've done! An absolute beauty.

    Reply
  15. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on June 10, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Awe, thank you so much!! It may be my "hardest " piece I've ever painted but it was so worth it!! Thank you for commenting!!

    Blessings to you.

    Reply
  16. the Turquoise Iris
    the Turquoise Iris on June 10, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    Oh yes!! That makes me so happy to hear!! Thanks for following and commenting. I greatly appreciate it!!!

    Reply

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