Archive for the ‘Floorcloths’ Category

Two New Floorcloths Are Ready

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

These two floorcloths are my newest and they are also smaller than the other examples shown in my blog. They are both painted on primed floorcloth canvas and I used acrylics as my painting medium.

The first one I titled “Fish and Chicks”. I got the inspiration from my own chickens that like to stand in a small plastic children’s pool in the yard near their coop. I think they look so comical standing in the water. The second floor cloth is called “Toucans”. I think toucans are fascinating to look at not just because of their wonderfully colorful bills, but also because of the size of the bill in relation to the body.

These floorcloths are available at La Maison d’Elodie, Inc., in Pensacola, Florida or visit the antiques, wine and art link under shopping.

Fish and Chicks

Fish and Chicks

Toucans

Toucans

Using Vinyl flooring to Make Floorcloths

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

I made these two floorcloths by cutting, applying gesso and painting the backside of vinyl flooring. This type of procedure is fun because the floorcloth can be cut to almost any shape. I recommend adding a no slide rubber backing to the unpainted side.

I call this one Orange Fish

I call this one Orange Fish

This one I titled Red Fish

This one I titled Red Fish

Using Patterns Versus Stencils for Floorcloths

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

When I am beginning a new floorcloth I draw my design on one quarter of the cloth. I then trace the design and make a paper pattern for repeating the design on the rest of the floorcloth. I like this system because by tracing I am not reproducing the design exactly the same each time. I think this gives the floorcloths a hand-made look as opposed to a manufactured look that using a stencil will produce.

One of my first floorcloths

One of my first floorcloths

One Of Many Uses For Floor Cloths

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

I painted my first floor cloth three or four years ago and found I loved the process. My first floor cloths are on lightweight canvas so they roll up very easy. I have two left that I use in my suv. Since I am constantly carrying art supplies and dogs around I keep one spread out on the floor of the cargo area to protect the carpet. Then when I put the back seats down for larger loads I have another floor cloth to spread out to protect the carpet. I have been using mine in my car for about three years now and because of their durability they are still in great shape. The floor cloth in the picture is titled “Blue Hawks Bill Turtle”.

If you like floor cloths too, check back because I have more in the works.

Painted canvas for the floor

Painted canvas for the floor