This was a BIG CHALLENGE a customer requested of me. I took in a big breath and let out a slow sigh and said...ok. It took me a couple weeks to complete this 22"x 36" painting. It is made on refurbished heavy duty pallet wood. It has lots of “nooks and crannies” in the wood and that gives this such a good texture and worn character appeal. I painted it with antique white chalk paint and added layers of words!! I love you is written in four languages. I used graphite paper and a stylus to transfer my letters and images....this really helped with placement and kept them all in proportion. Then everything is hand painted.....carefully!! I finished the design with a sanding for a distressed aged look. I absolutely LOVE love love love how this turned out.