Byrum Art: April 2010

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Byrum Spiritual Award

It has been a long winter and I've had some difficult transitions in my life this winter. Many of my online friends have continued to inspired me and helped me just by being their selves. It's been awhile since I've given this Award out but I would like to pass it on to some of the ladies here on blogger land that have encouraged me to continue despite my personal problems and despite the economy. To me the greatest spiritual gift one can give is encouragement and support to others! So I want to thank

Sarah of "Cottage Garden Studios"
Becca of "Magical Seasons"
Jeanne of "The Candy Corn Chronicles"
Suzie of "Cat In The Moon"
Brenda of "Wicked Wool Gathering"
Dede of "Brightest Blessings Wiccans"
Cindy of "Shaggy Hag Decor"

and my
special friend Heather of "Witch Hollow Primitives" who is greatly missed!!

So ladies
I hope you will pass my humble award on to those who have inspired you and your
offerings this looooong winter this year!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Ron Byrum's Faux Finishing and Mural Work

On the Internet, Ebay and Etsy Ron Byrum is best known for his Halloween Art! However in Northeast Arkansas where he resides he best known for his Faux Finishing and Mural Talent! Ron is a master faux finisher and has been creating faux finishes before it became as popular as it is today. One of the homes, "The McCullough Mansion", Ron painted was recently featured in the magazine "Avenues", a magazine for the Ozarks. Ron has painted faux finishes, murals and custom cabinet finishes on some of the finest homes in the area, he donated a mural to our local Post Office and his drawing of a Spring River Trout graces the Entrance Sign to his home town of Mammoth Spring, AR "The Mc Cullough Mansion" is one of Ron's favorite accomplishments. He spent over a year painting the walls, hand painted borders, designed and built the Island Cabinet in the Main Kitchen and hand painted murals like the one shown below. "The McCullough House" is truly a work of art and has 14,000 square feet of living space including the Main House, a Garage Apartment and a Pool House.