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aption></figure><figure id="aef9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*UoCGC_vyF9F2TXSTNksenA.jpeg"><figcaption>This is the table before and after. Photo Credits: Author</figcaption></figure><p id="8938">I love when I am given free rein to just create. It’s not often that the owner doesn’t really have a theme or direction in mind. Usually, we have to work together with them to create something that they ultimately want. <b>But when I am given free rein to just go, I have a lot of fun!</b></p><figure id="6a99"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*NtvV4X-P6ceIzHF3bAakEQ.jpeg"><figcaption>These tables also sit facing the gardens in front of the building. So I decided to spruce up the legs and add a nice message as well. Photo Credit: Author</figcaption></figure><figure id="07ed"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*-oyICKCNM0fqADAq44V9aQ.jpeg"><figcaption>We always sign our work and add a promo where possible. Photo Credit: Author</figcaption></figure><p id="62ee">I also noticed that the chairs in the same room were looking a little plain, especially since they had such fun fabric on the cushions. I decided to pull some of the design out of the fabric, and painted my interpretation on the wooden parts. I think they turned out pretty cool.</p><figure id="20ff"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*uxTqyHpniHSZt_cnpJ-CpA.jpeg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure id="6c7b"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*oBMWJI4XMWVgADAgdQdEiA.jpeg"><figcaption>Before and after of one of the chairs. I feel that it just adds a decorative touch to them. Photo Credits: Author</figcaption></figure><p id="9d10">Chris is currently working on three pillars in the main area of the restaurant. He is painting vines growing on the poles that will eventually be covered in flowers! Knowing how well he paints flowers, I know these will look awesome!</p><figure id="673a"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*eLiL9FMDsXHGWFFfp8wtMg.jpeg"><figcaption>Getting the base coat down before adding shading, highlights, and flowers! Photo Credit: Author</figcaption></figure><p id="fbe3">I have also started another table top. There are a few around that need to be done, so I will be kept

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Adding Some Color To Where We Are Staying

It’s what we do.

This is one of the table tops that I have painted. Photo Credit: Author

Chris and I are currently staying in Fort Portal, Uganda. Here we are exchanging our artistic services for accommodation and lunches each day. We originally came here to paint a mural on a specific wall, but have since noticed that the concrete on the wall is wet, which will make the paint peel. So we are going to do a tile mosaic instead, which is very exciting! But first, the wall needs to be prepped (and the water issue sorted out), so we are doing some decorative painting around the property instead.

This is how we travel, mostly.

We are spreading our art around the world, and getting accommodation, and sometimes food, in exchange. We have now painted murals in numerous countries, and sometimes multiple locations within a country. It’s a great way to keep our creative juices flowing, and we don’t have to carry canvases around with us!

We Paint Murals In Exchange For Accommodation

We believe that our creativity is a gift to share.

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My first two projects here were a couple of plywood topped tables that are in their bar area. The owner just said she wanted color. Lucky for her, color is my specialty! The lead photo shows one, and below is the other.

Tip: Always clean and sand your surfaces really well before painting!

This is the table before and after. Photo Credits: Author

I love when I am given free rein to just create. It’s not often that the owner doesn’t really have a theme or direction in mind. Usually, we have to work together with them to create something that they ultimately want. But when I am given free rein to just go, I have a lot of fun!

These tables also sit facing the gardens in front of the building. So I decided to spruce up the legs and add a nice message as well. Photo Credit: Author

We always sign our work and add a promo where possible. Photo Credit: Author

I also noticed that the chairs in the same room were looking a little plain, especially since they had such fun fabric on the cushions. I decided to pull some of the design out of the fabric, and painted my interpretation on the wooden parts. I think they turned out pretty cool.

Before and after of one of the chairs. I feel that it just adds a decorative touch to them. Photo Credits: Author

Chris is currently working on three pillars in the main area of the restaurant. He is painting vines growing on the poles that will eventually be covered in flowers! Knowing how well he paints flowers, I know these will look awesome!

Getting the base coat down before adding shading, highlights, and flowers! Photo Credit: Author

I have also started another table top. There are a few around that need to be done, so I will be kept busy, that is for sure.

A water-themed table top. This has already transformed a lot since this photo! Photo Credit: Author

We are so grateful to have made a life for ourselves that allows us to express our creativity in this way. By sharing our art with others, we know that bit by bit, we are bringing love and happiness to the world.

Thanks for following along on our creative journey. If you are a visual artist, please consider joining my publication Share Your Creativity. I would LOVE to see what YOU create!

Share Your Creativity

For those wishing to share their artists' stories, their creations, or their tips and tricks to be creative.

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Hi there, I am Jill from Artistic Voyages. My partner and I are full-time artists who now find ourselves on the continent of Africa. We paint murals in exchange for our accommodation, plus make digital artwork for selling online. Subscribe to Medium through my referral link to get full access to my writing plus thousands of others!