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"the Altered Brush Project" - new brushes to share...

More AWESOME brushes to share today!!!

we got a small burst of brushes sent in after the last brush update so i am hoping this encourages all those with brushes that still need altering to take the plunge! if we get more than 20 returned in the next 2 weeks i will promise to post a comprehensive bathroom photo update with all the brushes so far (please... :)

on that note check out the 6 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by beth hardage

we laughed so hard at the altered brush by cindy wallach

it is simply genius! check her out from this angle!

altered brush by deanna underwood

altered brush by linda polaretzki

altered brush by nancy underwood-dowker

altered brush by debbie helton

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

More AWESOME brushes to share today!!!

still OVER 200+ brushes out there,

don't be shy, i have been hearing that several of you are feeling the creative pressure of the beautiful brushes that have already been sent in.

{via pinterest}

on that note check out the 2 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by michelle saxon

altered brush by angela campbell

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

More AWESOME brushes to share today!!!

still OVER 200 brushes out there,

lets bring 'em home for the holidays!!!

check out the 5 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by tracy easson 

i think this may be our first brush from scotland!

altered brush by allison shaw thompson

altered brush by rachelle panagarry

altered brush by evie e.

altered brush by renae ellett

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

More AWESOME brushes to share today!!!

OVER 200 brushes still out there,

lets get 'em in so that can join their friends on the wall

check out the 4 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by sandie bell

altered brush by kim fisher-anctil

altered brush by maryella schutte-wyszynski

altered brush by shelly reifke

the details on this brush are PHENOMENAL!!

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

More AWESOME brushes to share today!!!

check out the 9 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by amy turner

altered brush by carol theng chai foong

altered brush by coral lee

altered brush by darlene turner

altered brush by kim faucher

these next 2 are a mother and daughter duo!

altered brush by kim finkelstein

altered brush by sarah finkelstein

altered brush by kristen samuel

altered brush by sherry french

(check out sherry's shop, she sent me the most beautiful "inspired" cuff)

 

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

donna downey studios ART CRAWL tonight

from 7-10 PM

meet featured Artist Rosa Murillo, shop the street lined with artisian vendors, enjoy the LIVE music, food and drinks!

check out our artisians

Rose Beau Designs Jelbel Little Birdie Artisanal Soaps & Body Products Bermuda E.N.D. Jewelry Designs Yappy Hour Bakery AmeZarCreations By Pascale Salahie The Suburban Outlaws A Notch Above Designs Buttercup's Bottlecaps

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i thought we would have a ton more brushes returned over the past couple weeks, there are still over 200 brushes out there...i cant wait to see them (hint, hint, lol)

check out the 5 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by cheryl waters

altered brush by erin dufrane

altered brush by birgit koopsen
brush by j. ludo

altered brush by lise pederson

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

right now i am most likely teaching my first class at the at Scraptastic event in Belgium, but before i left i took pictures of the brushes that just came in...the wall is looking lush with brushes and i am hoping i will have lots more pictures to post when i get back in 2 weeks.

check out the 8 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by amy david (love the tag message:)

altered brush by douce eilof

altered brush by inner alignment mandalas

altered brush by jackie wood
altered brush by liz ness

altered brush by joanne martinson

alterd brush by the 1-direction-loving, softball-playing adlorable mckenna downey

altered brush by naomi elliott

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

 

"the Altered Brush Project" - new brushes to share...

i hope you can stop in tonight to see the brushes in person at our ART CRAWL at the studio from 7-10 PM, for those of you not so local, check out the 13 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by jane martin

altered brush by lucille crump

altered brush by croppin' spree

altered brush by melissa johnson

altered brush by kelly deal

altered brush by karenliz

altered brush by Helen (ho ho ho) Carter

altered brush by Valery Klassen

altered brush by Janine Whitling

altered brush by philippa foes-lamb

altered brush by kimberly ans

love the stars and stripes altered brush by pam bechtold

altered brush by kate mericks (love the sky diver!!)

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

 

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

the creativity and artistry put into these brushes is just magnificent!

check out the 8 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by ceparie

altered brush by Teresa Fenstermacher

altered brush by dianna clark (love the guitar idea!)

altered brush by Lisa Baker

with her interpretation of starry night, altered brush by Payton Downey

altered brush by Caryl Park

(awesome painting of table mountain in Cape Town S. Africa. I've been there!!!)

altered brush by janet joehlin

altered brush by gunn mandal (from Norway!)

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

lots more brushes came in this week!!!!!

keep 'em coming, we have lots more room for your art!

this picture does not do them justice...they are breathtaking!

 check out the 13 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by Mary Harris

altered brush by Barb Rogaczewski

(omg, its me!!! frickin' A-W-E-S-O-M-E!)

altered brush by e yvonne ouellette

love the dedication to her mother

brush by kristin peterson

altered brush by lynne woolgar

altered brush by sandee setliff

altered brush by judy shea

altered brush by olly and company

altered brush by elaine graeves

altered brush by ali gitt

altered brush by angie reece

altered brush by nathalie kalbach

altered brush by fellow jersey girl sherri caramico

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20