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by Martha Layton Smith
WARRENVILLE, IL, US 60555 · 63 photos
Chromatic Christmas
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The inspiration was the artist Kim Parker and my mothers Art box. I developed a chroma of color on the white artificial Christmas tree by layering vintage shiny brite ornaments in a palette of color.
After completing the tree, I painted 3 whimsical trees to accompany the Art box inspired tree. My mothers vintage wooden art box decked out in the center of the room with colorful modern Christmas tree balls bursting forth. I added artful touches throughout the room for a fresh take on Christmas decor.

 
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nickjones1 wrote:
To colorfull,better for a sweet shop or carnival!!! - Whoever agrees,like this comment !!! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
Martha Layton Smith thanks for your interesting comment and call for " likes". Hope your holiday was a wonderful one. Some of us love color... some like traditional red and green. oh... and the word colorful has only one L have a nice day.
5 months ago · ·
Martha Layton Smith oh... and the form of the word too would be 2 o's .
5 months ago · ·
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added by Adi Tatarko to 50 Photos of Amazing Holiday Decorations
Marta Lytton Smith from Open Door Studio was inspired by the artist Kim Parker and her mothers art box. She developed a chroma of color on the white artificial Christmas tree by layering vintage shiny brite ornaments in a palette of color. For Marta's etsy store click here »
added by Amy Renea to Live Boldly: Not Your Usual Christmas Tree
Inject a little life into your space with wild rainbow colors, white branches and lime-green paintings of miniature trees.
added by Becky Harris to Get It Done: Store Decorations and Tidy Up Postholidays
Take Down and Store Holiday DecorationsApproximate time: 4 to 5 hours; this job can be done in separate segments — storing and organizing wrapping supplies, taking down the tree, putting away decorations. Materials needed: Storage boxes for ornaments, lights and wrapping supplies; cleaning supplies for wrapping station, broom, dustpan, vacuum, scissors, hole punch.
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