We invite you to contribute to our podcast (click below):

• Refinishing Tip
• Accolades to Another Refinisher
• Beginner's Bucket Question
• If This Piece Could Talk

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Shelly Leuhr of Basalt Mesa Studio chats how to achieving great close-up shots, plus she shares about here winning piece in the Golden Brush Awards.

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Introduction to Shelly:

   • Where she lives, her studio and business
   • Chats about prices in her area
   • Favorite part of refinishing
   • Patience during the process of refinishing

Shelly Leuhr of Basalt Mesa Studio shares details about her winning piece in the Artistic Close-Up category of Zibra's International Golden Brush Awards:

   • Describes her piece
   • Shares her process in close-up photography
   • Giving furniture pieces a "spa-day"
   • Details on her refinishing of winning piece

Shelly shares how to create great close-up shots:

   • The importance of having close-up shots in your posts
   • Sizing up piece to get the best shot
   • Using proper settings on your camera/phone
   • Staging for close-up shots
   • Using apps to help with editing images
   • The importance of a staging area

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Refinishing Tip: "How to best seal your pieces" Emily with Thirteen 79 Design

What's Happening in Your Studio: 

    • Ashley with A Vintage Perspective
   • Patricia with Freshened Finishes NJ
   • Katie with Grain and Paint Designs

Zibra Flip Update: Begins May 5th! Jen Talley with Perfectly Imperfect Furniture

Accolades: Erin with Refurbishedish gives accolades to Kelly with Patyna Design

Welcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project.

Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It’s a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.

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