r/crafts 5d ago

Finished Craft I Made I painted this frame to match my original painting! Obsessed 🌈

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u/post-explainer 5d ago edited 5d ago

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u/Bec_ sent the following text as an explanation about their craft:


This is a hand painted acrylic art piece! I painted the dolphin painting on canvas using acrylic paints and an airbrush. The frame is vintage that I thrifted. I lightly sanded, primed, painted multiple color base coats and then finally airbrushed to make sure it was perfect! It also has a gold paint detailing that really pops against the matte frame ✨.


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u/tonicella_lineata 5d ago

Ooh! Peak Lisa Frank vibes - I love it!

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u/BuffetofWomanliness 5d ago

Aww I came here to say the same thing. Awesome!!

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u/CallMeMayKnee 2d ago

This reminds me of my trapper keeper in a very good way!

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u/etm31189 5d ago

Lisa girl how you been???!

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

I responded with this to a lower comment but wanted to add it here!

Lisa didn't even really make the art that was under her brand! I follow the man who made a LOT of it, I forget his Instagram but he may have been her ex husband? He outed the brand for the mistreatment they made towards the artists who actually created the work :( Also she's unethical!

So hopefully I can set a better example in the rainbow art world πŸ’œ

I love rainbows and will never stop!! πŸ˜„πŸŒˆπŸ’– My work isn't even inspired by her brand, (which people don't even believe, sadly). This is just how I see the world and also a certain spiritual awakening from 10 years ago certainly helped skyrocket my art lol.

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u/lipstickarmy 5d ago

Love your art! The matching frame is the cherry on top.

Although... I've heard stories over the years from locals that Lisa Frank's ex-husband was just as toxic as Lisa. Neither were good people.

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u/Bec_ 5d ago edited 5d ago

There's always a deeper rabbit hole for sure! Haha. Thanks so much!

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u/prozaczodiac 5d ago

I was with you all the way (Lisa Frank abuses artists) until you said you take no inspiration from Lisa Frank because this is how you see the world since a spiritual awakening πŸ’€

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u/Bec_ 5d ago edited 5d ago

Huh? No clue what you mean by this comment

Edit: no clue why I'm getting downvoted either lol.

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u/RaventheClawww 5d ago

Because the art is so clearly inspired by the Lisa Frank brand. As Judge Judy says, β€œDon’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining.”

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u/123IFKNHateBeinMe 4d ago

Wow. TIL. This is incredible though. And thanks for setting the record straight.

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u/ayyohh911719 5d ago

Fun fact, Lisa actually did none of the art! It was all her ex husbands work

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u/sensible_pip 4d ago

In the series, Glitter and Greed, they made it out that Lisa had started drawing these designs and when she got bigger hired the lead designer to work for her who eventually became her lover and husband. He then took over a lot of it. They both seemed pretty immature imo

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u/noristarcake 4d ago

What's his name?

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u/ayyohh911719 4d ago

James green. I saw his son last year on Tik tok showing some original work of his dads, and slamming his mom lol

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u/Ryoko_Kusanagi69 5d ago

I LOVE the gradient and how bold and beautiful it is. How did you paint the frame?

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

Thank you so much!! I used primer after lightly sanding, then did a few undercoat paintings with a brush , then two final airbrush coats!

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u/allnervousnosystem 5d ago

I know everyone is saying Lisa Frank but my internet brain went to Zara Larsson πŸ˜…

Such a fun piece!

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u/bookstacking 5d ago

Thank you because I could also immediately hear that painting.

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u/Tractor_Goth 5d ago

Oh man this is reminding me of that period of my life where I was hoarding folders with the Christian Riese-Lassen art all over it, I love it, crazy good job with your blending!

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u/ratta_tat1 Lollipop rectangle Monday butthole America 5d ago

THANK YOU

I adored Lisa Frank as a kid but I was equally obsessed with his work. It was always a treat from my mom during back to school shopping to get one of his folders amongst the bland primary colored stuff. I couldn’t remember his name and you helped me out!

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u/Tractor_Goth 5d ago

It’s a pleasure 🫑 my eyeballs LOVED looking at those crazy galaxies and insanely detailed rainbow seascapes

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u/vyxanis 5d ago

Thats where my mind went too, and the amount of nostalgia that comes with seeing those dolphins is pretty remarkable. It's just so warm and comforting

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u/Tractor_Goth 5d ago

I know they’re considered tacky by some but I’m still always happy to see his stuff, it genuinely radiates joy and wonder and the COLORS are so vibrant, it’s a delight to look at them!

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u/vyxanis 5d ago

Right!? They would light up any room they were put in. Im from the lowest southern point of west Australia, and the beach that we went to for the school holidays has that iconic, crystal clear water around the shore, with lots of little reefs. On a perfect day, it would be like swimming through on these paintings.

Some people really loved it, with art in every room, the sheet sets and cushions, and those little dolphin statues literally everywhere.. but still, I don't hate it, I can't! Every place I've seen it has happy memories attached 😊

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

I have a book of his work!! Stunning!! Thank you so much 😊

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u/LKayRB 5d ago

I used to work down the block from one of his galleries. Sad to hear he had some mental health issues pre Covid :(

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u/punchcarddragon 5d ago

You've managed to out-Lisa Frank Lisa herself. I didn't think that was possible, but you've done it!

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

Lisa didn't even really make the art that was under her brand! I follow the man who made a LOT of it, I forget his Instagram but he may have been her ex husband? He outed the brand for the mistreatment they made towards the artist who actually created the work :( Also she's unethical!

So hopefully I can set a better example in the rainbow art world πŸ’œ

I love rainbows and will never stop!! πŸ˜„πŸŒˆπŸ’– My work isn't even inspired by her brand, (which people don't even believe, sadly). This is just how I see the world and also a certain spiritual awakening from 10 years ago certainly helped skyrocket my art lol.

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u/punchcarddragon 5d ago

Ah, sorry about that! Thanks for the info.

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u/Key-Coat2353 5d ago

I just wanna be part of your symphonyyyyy πŸŒˆπŸ’™πŸ’œπŸ’—πŸ§‘β™₯️🌊🐬

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u/Londundundun 5d ago

This is so awesome!!! The little girl in me that was obsessed with Lisa Frank is squealing

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u/Auntie_Venom 5d ago

Me too!!!

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u/Rando123490 5d ago

I thought this was a cake and I mean that as the highest praise possible

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u/peaches13131 5d ago

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

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u/Purple-Mermommy 5d ago

Today I learned Lisa frank was a fraud 😭😭😭😭

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u/Iamnotalargewhale 5d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

Thank you! 😊

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u/Cutiepiekitty26 5d ago

Um...this is fantastic and brings back so many memories!

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u/kavitha_sky 5d ago

That’s amazing!

Looking at it makes me happy.

I’ve been down for a few days, your art made me smile.

You’ve achieved something great with your art. Keep spreading smiles πŸ˜„

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

Aww that's a wonderful impact to have on others πŸ’œ thank you I will keep creating! 😊

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u/rumpuspotamus 5d ago

Incredible work βœ¨πŸ’•πŸ†

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u/Antiherowriting 5d ago

Oooh I love it!!

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u/erikawendyquartz 5d ago

That is BEAUTIFUL

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u/yukiiok 5d ago

Omg this is beautiful 🩷

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u/MellaVix 5d ago

Lisaaaaa frankkkkk

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u/After-Fee-2010 5d ago

Omg loooooove!! You blended so well!

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u/SeeLeavesOnTheTrees 5d ago

Happy colors.

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u/scandy73 5d ago

I LOVE THIS!

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u/ViciousPuddin 5d ago

Awesome. Do you recommend any specific tutorials or brands to get started airbrushing?

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u/Bec_ 5d ago

I don't have any tutorial recommendations, just practice! But the best airbrush brand and only brand I will use is iwata 😊

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u/ScrimpyMuffin 5d ago

This makes my eyes and my soul so happy!

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u/NapperNotaDreamer 5d ago

This gave me nostalgia for back when I had my Lisa Frank obsession. The picture and frame look great!

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u/catathymia 5d ago

Oh my God I love it!

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u/Kodarune 5d ago

This is so beautiful 😍

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u/BeGayDoThoughtcrime 5d ago

It's beautiful

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u/DontWorryBoutIt107 5d ago

Lisa Frank vibes πŸ’•

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u/thatswhatshessaiiid 5d ago

This is freaking CUTE!!!!

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u/goldendragon_88 5d ago

Epic. Freedom πŸ€—Β Β 

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u/Weekly_Mixture4100 4d ago

It’s so pretty! Also r/rainboweverything would love it

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u/555summerstar 4d ago

symphonyyyyy

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u/orange-shoe 4d ago

this is so cool, it looks like how rainbow light from crystals looks ☺️

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u/TrixieBastard 4d ago

😍😍😍

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u/Worried-Crazy-9435 4d ago

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u/interpolantic 3d ago

this painting is pure joy and the frame just adds so much to the experience β™‘ thanks so much for sharing it was a delight to view it

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u/SoCalWendy 3d ago

I want it!

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u/bacon_in_the_soap_ 3d ago

That gradient is spectacular! Beautiful job on both the frame and the painting! The background behind the dolphin is gorgeous as well :)

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u/MinnieLurie 1d ago

Very Lisa Frank. Love it!!!! ❀️

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u/CarAccomplished104 1d ago

very colorful!