I did do this.
OK, so I only painted over an existing print, but I think it looks good.
When Patrick and I lived in our previous home, we found this print, already framed, at Old Time Pottery.
The orange, reds, and deep browns looked awesome on our then green living room wall, above our chocolate sectional.
At our forever home (don't we sound like shelter rescues when I say that?) our pallette is a bit different. We've decided to paint all the walls a bright white along with the trim, and have accents of turquoise, green, yellow, and blue.
This super dark print no longer worked, but we loved it and the frame.
So, instead of donating it right away, I decided to "experiment" with some paint and a bit of modge podge.
After a few light passes, I was left with this:
A definite improvement color-wise, but the frame was still very dark and looked way too heavy on the wall.
So I painted the inside of the frame with a small brush, then Patrick spray painted the rest of the frame a glossy white. Finally, I painted on a thick layer of modge podge, bring sure to leave the brush strokes apparent. This really gave it a true to life painted feel.
And voilà!
Looks great above our couch, and we didn't have to spring for new art work!
Don't mind that clutter in the background... I'm getting to it!
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