Bassett Street House

Steps and Porch details

Window Masking
I measured most windows the same size, so I cut the mask for each of these from rows on the masking tape, prior to applying.

And More Plastic Bits
These are smaller window sill and woodwork detail pieces.

We’re Finally Here
Years of construction, off and on, and hours of masking, have led to this point. It’s now ready for primer, so this is the last time we’ll see all the various pieces before paint.

Primed

Masks off now
The appearance of fine window framework seems to have worked!

Oil Paint as a base for the Brick treatment…
Oil paint as a base was a mistake in both color and material, as you shall see…

Roof and decks painted but still waiting for the brick oil paint to dry
I used 2 different shades of gray art acrylic mixes, to differentiate the deck paint from the darker asphalt shingles. I have found that the greater number of colors helps lend to the realism. I know that sounds obvious.

It’s the right color now_dark asphaltic “brick” siding, dark brown/red
Well, the oil paint went on on February 16, and by March 1, I was finally able to paint over it with artist acrylics. What a relief!