A Painting Project on National Limerick Day

We gave these garden statues to my mother many years ago and after so much time outdoors, they were in need of a little attention. 

The faux-patina finish had faded and even worn away in a few places, so we decided that they were in need of a little rejuvination. 

I began by painting each figure black.

Then I applied metallic copper paint using the drybrush method. Carefully, I dabbed the nearly dry brush over the entire surface.

Both the little boy who is enjoying his good book and the little girl who is assisting him have a fresh look and are ready to return to my mother's yard.

Aside from its being a perfect painting day, did you know that today is National Limerick Day? I will leave with you one that I made up for the occasion. 😉

There once was a girl who had fun

Painting anything under the sun.

So when she saw these statues were in need,

She grabbed paints and a brush with lightning speed

And refinished them one by one!