01/18/2020
Don’t miss the next issue of The Decorative Painter featuring Margot Clark and her MUD Project.... Renew or Join today!
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The National Society of Tole and Decorative Painters, Inc., was organized in 1972 to stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting; to recognize diversity of and excellence in the art form; and to serve as the resource center for all aspects of decorative painting.
Now known as the Society of Decorative Painters, the Society boasts a worldwide family of painters with interests as varied as the places in which they live.
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We believe that anyone can learn to paint, and painting together with friends and family enriches lives. If you are a painter, you already know the value that art can bring to a life. We strive to spread that message throughout the world, and bring the joy of painting to everyone. SDP offers a variety of programs and opportunities for individual painters, painting chapters, and painting businesses. Our members receive a host of benefits and contribute to the continued growth of their favorite art form. We publish the award-winning The Decorative Painter magazine, host SDP's Annual International Conference and Expo, offer the world-renowned SDP Certification program, and much more. Learn more at www.decorativepainters.org/membership.php.
Mission: To stimulate worldwide interest in and appreciation for decorative painting; to recognize the diversity of and excellence in the art form; and to serve as the educational resource center for all aspects of decorative painting.
01/18/2020
Society of Decorative Painters's cover photo
01/08/2020
For all our Chapters that would like a project to spread the painting ❤️ in your community. You can even start a FB page so that when you hide your rocks and they are found the individual can go to the page and report they found it and hide again to keep the fun going! Make sure you hide in a public place and put a note on the back with FB page name .... here and example @ictarearocks!
#ictarearocks!
01/08/2020
Let’s start the New decade taking care of ourselves!!! One hour a day....think what we could create painting one hour a day!!!! 🙌🏼
01/03/2020
12/23/2019
Last day to get hotel discount!!!!!!!!
On the 12th day of Christmas my friends and family gave me....
So much more 🎨🎼💵👩👩👦🖌🎨👜🍷
New friends to paint with👩👩👧👧👩👧👧👩👩👦👨👩👦👦👩👦👦👨👩👧👧
Mardi Gras Banquet 🎺🎷🎺🎷
Nine projects to choose from🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨
A town with lots of shops to explore 👜👜👜👜👜
Lots of new ideas 💡💡💡💡💡💡💡
Fun activities each evening 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Five new paintbrushes 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌
4-night reservation at Fredericksburg Inn🏩🏩🏩🏩
3 teachers to learn from🧑🏻🦰👱🏻👩🏻🦰
Spending $ for Boutique💵💵
And it all comes with ....
One registration to Retreat!
Last day to register with reduced hotel rates December 23rd!
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12/20/2019
On the ninth day of Christmas my friends and family gave me...
Nine projects to choose from🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨🎨
A town with lots of shops to explore 👜👜👜👜👜
Lots of new ideas 💡💡💡💡💡💡💡
Fun activities each evening 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Five new paintbrushes 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌
4-night reservation at Fredericksburg Inn🏩🏩🏩🏩
3 teachers to learn from🧑🏻🦰👱🏻👩🏻🦰
Spending $ for Boutique💵💵
And it all comes with ....
One registration to Retreat!
Last day to register with reduced hotel rates December 23rd!
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12/19/2019
Join or Renew your SDP Membership before December 31st to receive this FREE 'Gnome for the Holidays ePacket!
Don't be left out... Join Today!
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12/18/2019
On the seventh day of Christmas my friends and family gave me....
Lots of new ideas 💡💡💡💡💡💡💡
Fun activities each evening 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Five new paintbrushes 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌
4-night reservation at Fredericksburg Inn🏩🏩🏩🏩
3 teachers to learn from🧑🏻🦰👱🏻👩🏻🦰
Spending $ for Boutique💵💵
And it all comes with ....
One registration to Retreat!
Last day to register with reduced hotel rates December 23rd!
https://tinyurl.com/vp4wdmn
12/17/2019
On the sixth day of Christmas my friends and family gave me....
Fun activities each evening 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷
Five new paintbrushes 🖌🖌🖌🖌🖌
4-night reservation at Fredericksburg Inn🏩🏩🏩🏩
3 teachers to learn from🧑🏻🦰👱🏻👩🏻🦰
Spending $ for Boutique💵💵
And it all comes with ....
One registration to Retreat!
Last day to register with reduced hotel rates December 23rd!
https://tinyurl.com/vp4wdmn
12/14/2019
🎼On the 2nd day of Christmas my friends and family gave me....
Spending $ for the Boutique💰💵
And .....
Registration for Fredericksburg Retreat 🎟
Only 10 days to get the SDP room discount for SDP Spring Retreat in Fredersburg, TX
Register Today! .....
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12/13/2019
🎼On the 1st day of Christmas my friends and family gave me.... TICKETS!!!
Only 12 days to get the SDP room discount for SDP Spring Retreat in Fredersburg, TX
Best Christmas gift ever.....
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12/11/2019
‘Gnome for the Holidays
A Special gift for you.....
Join or Renew your SDP membership before December 31, 2019 and receive this adorable gnome ePacket created by Julie Townsend Cloud for FREE! A gift from SDP to you.
Here's how it works....
1) If you have already renewed your 2020 Membership you will receive your FREE ePacket download on December 16 via the email you have on file with SDP.
2) If you not yet renewed your 2020 membership, do so before December 31st. Epackets will be sent out every Monday for the all that renewed the previous week.
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12/10/2019
Society of Decorative Painters's cover photo
12/09/2019
Let's have a little fun as we countdown to Christmas... mine is in the comments! 🌲
12/05/2019
Announcing... 2020 Pantone Color of the Year!! What projects can we create with this dreamy blue?💙📘🛋🧩🥏🧢💙
11/26/2019
11/25/2019
Society of Decorative Painters's cover photo
11/25/2019
Fredericksburg Overview: Visit Fredericksburg
91 days...... Will you be in Fredericksburg, Tx February 24-26?
3 Day Retreat with Marian Jackson MDA, Shara Reiner CDA, and Linda Sharp CDA!
Painting...Shopping...Great Food...All in Texas Wine Country! You do not want to miss this one!
https://youtu.be/AX_q_SHAxfo
Texas Heart. German Soul. Get a glimpse at what Fredericksburg, Texas has to offer. http://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com
11/22/2019
Register TODAY... Space is Limited and hotel rates increase if not reserved before Dec. 23rd!
Wait until you see the Mardi Gras party in store for you at the IMSDP Banquet!
https://decorativepainters.org/Public/Events/2020___retreats/Public/Conference/Copy_of_Events.aspx?EventKey=8b58574a-d087-481c-a19c-79bc29afb21a&hkey=a41bdd6b-e335-4db9-a915-38709926ee91
11/20/2019
2019 Winter issue.... fresh out of the oven!!
You will receive it soon. 😘
11/12/2019
It's a wrap... Day 4 of SDP Certification Seminar is complete! We had so much learning, fun, hugs and laughter. Until we meet again.... Go let you Light Shine!
11/10/2019
Day 3 of Sold Out Certification Seminar at SDP Headquarters in Wichita, Kansas! A lot of learning and fun happening here!
#SDP
11/08/2019
USM Membership
Fun Fact-
Our USM Membership for new/beginner painters in one week has brought new members for SDP from 31 states, Canada and Switzerland. Let's hold our paintbrushes high and paint the world a rainbow of colors. If you know a new/beginner painter, creator or crafter ... send them our way
11/08/2019
Certification Seminar in full swing at the SDP office in Wichita, Kansas. What a fabulous environment to learn with hundreds of pieces of IMSDP Museum art all around us! 😍
#learnsomethingneweveryday
11/05/2019
Busy day in the SDP office .... Miho Halsey sharing her love for painting with a group of children ranging from 4-16!
11/01/2019
Something NEW...... A New Membership division coming to SDP!
11/01/2019
Fredericksburg Retreat registration is open!!!
10/29/2019
Society of Decorative Painters's cover photo
10/29/2019
Live with Unicorn SPiT
10/28/2019
Live in the SDP Office with Michelle Nicole from Unicorn SPiT!
10/27/2019
Tomorrow we will be getting creative with some Unicorn SPiT! Be watching for us LIVE Monday afternoon!
I am so excited!!
Tomorrow me & my SPiT POSSiE get to teach a class to the Chair Holders of The Society Of Decorative Painters!!
I can’t wait to meet them all & share the magic of Unicorn SPiT!!
10/25/2019
It's Friday and time for an update and glimpse of OKC Palooza!
10/25/2019
Take a moment to check out this simple reminder how light plays a role in colors.
10/24/2019
Having the best time at OKC Palooza! Reminiscing with old friends and making new! This is the place to be ... even the Royals made an appearance! 😉
10/23/2019
Only minutes until OKC Palooza Expo opens..... we are all set up and ready! Let the shopping begin!
10/19/2019
Society of Decorative Painters's cover photo
10/19/2019
Ready to see everyone at Palooza painting show in Oklahoma. So many fun painting classes by wonderful teachers.
SDP table in the lobby.... stop by and say hello to Miho!😉
10/18/2019
Going Live early to announce Fredericksburg teachers and projects because I'm so excited I can't wait!!
10/17/2019
Weekly IMSDP History Lesson!
Traveling Trunk - Whimsical Side by Vicki Rhodes-Merryweather, CDA
The International Museum of Society of Decorative Painters (IMSDP) is the recipient of this unique trunk that was painted by Vicki Rhodes-Merryweather CDA, Trudy Beard-Lazaroe CDA, Bob Pennycook, Margot Clark, and Patte Kayne CDA.
In 2007, Vicki’s friend, Patte Kayne CDA, developed the idea to do a “Traveling Trunk” and recruited four other artists to join her on that journey. The handcrafted wood trunk was designed by Unique Woods, Arlington, Texas. Patte chose the background color and the rest was up to the individual artists as to what they wanted to paint. The trunk began its travels in 2007 going from artist-to-artist and the creativity began. The trunk designs were published in The Decorative Painter for all members to paint. Vicki’s whimsical painting on the Traveling Trunk was featured in The Decorative Painter, issue no. 1, 2008.
If you've painted these designs show us yours in the comments! Through giving and sharing we can make the history lesson a fun experience for all!
Vicki Rhodes-Merryweather, CDA was born and raised in the small farming community Tremonton, Utah. Even though she’s traveled worldwide, she feels fortunate to call it home.
Vicki feels that to broaden skills and increase knowledge that it is time well spent to study and take art classes, both in person and online. Jo Sonja Jansen MDA and the Jansen family have been an amazing influence and blessing in her life and career. Providing the opportunity to work alongside them and is forever thankful for their friendship, knowledge and influence.
Her first experience with the Society of Decorative Painters was a convention many years ago. She traveled with a friend, who was teaching and exhibiting at the show. Vicki sold her packets in the friend’s booth. She had never been that far from home nor worked so hard – but she loved every second and was hooked!
Vicki entered the SDP certification program and successfully became a CDA after a couple of attempts. The knowledge that she obtained during the process helped her with understanding color and how it affects us everyday. Vicki admits to being a total color nerd!
Vicki was in the decorative painting market for numerous years and eventually opened a gift boutique in a charming 1919 home. Due to a fire caused by faulty wiring, everything was destroyed. Vicki had given her all with the purpose of providing local children a place to develop their future and gave hope with the foundation of art.
After the devastating fire, her amazing husband quickly remodeled a two-story garage on their property for Vicki and the children to have a happy place for their art classes. Vicki teaches up to 80 students a week. These young artists are magic and Vicki loves to watch them create. She is thankful everyday for the privilege to do this and to learn from them!
Vicki hopes to continue to instill her love of art and to make a difference in the children’s lives. She invites you to visit her page “The Art Garage by Vicki Rhodes”. Prepare to be amazed at these young developing artists!
On Vicki’s bucket list is writing and illustrating children’s books. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Vicki says it’s a different market and skill set, but with her beginning roots planted in decorative art she will grow!
Vicki shares with us this quote by Roald Dahl – “Watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you, because the greatest secrets are hidden in the most unlikely places. Those that don’t believe in the magic will never find it.”
All the artwork in the IMSDP collection housed in Wichita, Kansas, requires care, cleaning, storage, display props and signage. If you’d like to help preserve the IMSDP artwork become a GEM supporter for the small amount of $25 – the amount is small, but the benefits are huge! Call (316) 269-9300. @SocietyofDecorativePainters
Submitted by Janelle Johnson CDA, TDA – IMSDP Historian
10/15/2019
We LOVE packing boxes for WINNERS!! Thank you to all who participated in the SDP National Paint In. Bpxes will be complete the end of month and mailed to the following Chapters....Congratulations..
Old Dominion Decorative Artists- Richmond, VA
Idaho Chapter of Heritage Artists- Caldwell, ID
San Gabriel Valley Tole & Decorative Artists- Monrovia, CA
The Village Painters- Livonia, MI
Wildflowers of Texoma Decorative Painters- Sherman, TX
Rocky Mountain Hi- Aurora, CO
Genesee Country Decorative Painters- Attica, NY
A big THANK YOU to Sue Bowers for designing this wonderful project!!
10/14/2019
What an incredible week at NET Convention! We are ready to repack and head to OKC Palooza and do it all again! Painters live the best life!!! See you at Palooza!!😘
10/12/2019
Last day at Net....
10/11/2019
Big Announcement .....
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Something NEW...... A New Membership division coming to SDP!
Fredericksburg Retreat registration is open!!!
Live with Unicorn SPiT
Live in the SDP Office with Michelle Nicole from Unicorn SPiT!
It's Friday and time for an update and glimpse of OKC Palooza!
Going Live early to announce Fredericksburg teachers and projects because I'm so excited I can't wait!!
Last day at Net....
Big Announcement .....
Live from NET!
Keeper painted by SDP unveiled in Wichita's new dog park!!! Proud moment... Way to go SDP!
Friday Funday...
Friday Funday.....
It's Friday Funday.... let's check out some Museum Art......
It's time for SDP updates and Friday IMSDP Spotlight On Museum Art!
Live from Unicorn SPiT Extravaganza.
Flinging paint with Unicorn SPiT Extravaganza!!
Live with Robin Macy
Expo Chat!
Rustic Rakes Plaster Paint Co... one of our new Vendors...
Expo Grand Opening...
Wednesday morning at Party in the Heartland...
Keeper of the Plains update!!
First class of Party in The Heartland!!
4th stop!!!
Another Stop.....
Jen & Miho’s Favorite things...
Conference prep and some i side on the Museum Grand Opening...
17 Days until Conference!!!
Did we say Conference Class sales open to Non-Attendees?
A surprise!!!
A mid week LIVE with a sneak Peek to Museum Grand Opening!
It’s Friday and we have an update on the Peggy Stogdill Silent Auction!
It’s Photoshoot day!!!
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Comments
Have the details for the next annual meeting and election been announced yet?
Haven't received my email with the gnome pattern above yet. Just checking on it. [email protected]
Is the group Cotton Tolers still meeting in the West Tennessee area?? Thanks for any info!
No live feed today? How is the certification class going?
Where are the pictures for projects for the class retreat in Fredricksburg Tx? I don't see anything but a button to pay for the retreat>
I’m a volunteer at the Frank Lloyd Wright house in College Hill. We participate every year in the Holiday Table displays at Mark Arts. This year we are recreating The peacock room from The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo which FLW was building at the same time as The Allen House. There is picture we have of a fresco piece which was hung above the room. It’s an old picture but u can see the design and the colors. You can take some liberty with the colors n design as long it’s a fairly close representation of original.
The display area we have is only 10 x 8 and we have two walls. Not exactly sure how we will display the fresco. Maybe u have some ideas.
The display needs to be done by November 5 or 6. I know it’s not much time but we will be happy with a representation of the fresco. There’s no need to be overly detailed.
I am attaching the only color picture of the fresco I have been able to find
We are obviously a non-profit organization and would need a very reasonable bid to luaus this. But the exposure for your company would be tremendous. We would include your name and company on the table sign and it would also appear in the program. Hundreds of people visit the Tables every year. Please let me know if you have questions. Thx so much. Lisa Steiner.
316 648 6270
I’m a volunteer at the Frank Lloyd Wright house in College Hill. We participate every year in the Holiday Table displays at Mark Arts. This year we are recreating The peacock room from The Imperial Hotel in Tokyo which FLW was building at the same time as The Allen House. There is picture we have of a fresco piece which was hung above the room. It’s an old picture but u can see the design and the colors. You can take some liberty with the colors n design as long it’s a fairly close representation of original.
The display area we have is only 10 x 8 and we have two walls. Not exactly sure how we will display the fresco. Maybe u have some ideas.
The display needs to be done by November 5 or 6. I know it’s not much time but we will be happy with a representation of the fresco. There’s no need to be overly detailed.
I am attaching the only color picture of the fresco I have been able to find
We are obviously a non-profit organization and would need a very reasonable bid to luaus this. But the exposure for your company would be tremendous. We would include your name and company on the table sign and it would also appear in the program. Hundreds of people visit the Tables every year. Please let me know if you have questions. Thx so much. Lisa Steiner.
316 648 6270
Sending my dues in next week!
Taken from the Decorative Painter Magazine. Thank you Miho for a beautiful design. I’ve only been painting for 1 1/2 years, hope I did it justice❤️
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Is SDP engaged? This is very important. They are soliciting comments, and unless some folks speak up, it is not expected to pass.
IMSDP – Weekly Wednesday Museum Artwork
Rebecca Baer CDA was inspired by flowers in her garden when she designed, "Iris Medley".
The International Museum of Society Decorative Painters (IMSDP) is the recipient of the artwork! The Museum of Decorative Painting in Atlanta, Georgia donated the painting to the IMSDP June 2018. It’s always important in a museum collection to know the provenance of the artwork. The more you know and can record, the more valuable and collectible the piece becomes.
The painting in the International Museum of Society of Decorative Painters (IMSDP) is a smaller rendition of an original canvas painted in acrylics, measuring 18" x 36", which was designed for a multi-day seminar. When demonstrating the painting process, she typically recreates the design on a durable surface, whether that is an item of furniture, a frame-able substrate or, in this case, a cabinet door, so that the end result is an object with value.
Rebecca was born in Baltimore, Maryland and has spent most of her life in the mid-
Atlantic region of the United States.
Beginning at a young age Rebecca’s talent was noticed through awards and honors at school. In early adulthood she turned to technical illustration, which greatly influenced her attention to detail as she transitioned to the role of designer.
Decorative Painting became part of her life in 1993, shortly after she joined the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP) and earned the distinction of Certified Decorative Artist (CDA) in 1996. She has successfully passed the master stroke work level of the Master Decorative Artist (MDA).
Rebecca is a teacher, designer and publisher of step-by-step tutorials. She began teaching at the SDP Conferences in 1996 and her class was repeated three times!
Rebecca and her husband Bobby work together in their art business. Bobby handles the day-to-day operations which gives Rebecca the time to design and pursue creative product development through her trademarked name. In 2001 she launched a line of stencils which created a broad cross-market appeal and expanded into an ever-widening circle of creative friends.
Rebecca and Bobby, plus their two daughters, have spent many wonderful years working together, traveling throughout the United States as well as abroad. Decorative painting has taken them countless miles allowing them to make many friends, experience other cultures and, with the exception of North Dakota and Alaska, travel through every state in our beautiful country.
She appreciates a wide range of artistic styles and mediums from watercolors to china painting, oils and acrylics. Her love for the look of oils, admiration of fine detail, and penchant for water-based media influenced her original and widely recognized style, creating the look of oils with the convenience of acrylics. In more recent years she has expanded the list of mediums to include watercolors, enjoying the challenges and occasional unpredictability of this medium. It is the primary medium for her work intended for licensing.
To view more of Rebecca’s artwork check out her website www.rebeccabaer.com.
If you’d like to help preserve the IMSDP artwork become a GEM supporter for the small amount of $25 – the amount is small, but the benefits are huge! Call (316) 269-9300. @SocietyofDecorativePainters
Janelle Johnson – IMSDP Historian
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