I Hand Painted An Unfinished Cabinet 

About a finishing layer! This is part of what got cut out when my mic stopped recording but basically I’m going to let the paint fully dry for a week or so and then go in with a clear coat to protect everything 👍🏼

As an artist who manically and messily painted on her desk and armoire, I can say that this dresser was really well done and just super charming. To everyone nervous about painting a furniture piece of theirs, remember you're not going to try and sell the thing. You're not even gonna try to show it all that often to other people. It's so you can see your personality on a functional piece. Go have fun, live your Tangled "when will my life begin" moment.

I think that often what stops people being creative isn’t lack of ability, but lack of courage. I love how you painted this cabinet and the beautiful flower patterns you made.

I feel like anne of green gables would have something like this in her room! It's so lovely and whimsical, i love it❤

One suggestion on keeping paints around to use on later projects - you can keep latex house paints usable for easily a decade, 15 years even, as long as you keep the seals tight and mix them again every few years. One really important tip for making this work is keeping the lid shape (and therefore, seal on the tin) as unblemished as possible, and the best way to help do _that_ is always use the special paint opener tool they give away at paint stores to open the tins. It's _much_ better than using a screwdriver if you want to keep the paint around for later use, and I say this from a lot of experience. (It reaches under the lip of the lid, rather than compressing the lip. Doesn't sound like it'd matter but believe me it does.) Since I lose those stupid things constantly I ended up buying a pack of 10 - they cost nothing, seriously - and putting them everywhere I stored paint and/or brushes and in each of my toolboxes. It is totally worth it. It's also good to use a rubber or plastic mallet for closing paint tins if you have one. That's not as important but it's still helpful in terms of keeping the can lid circular and making a good seal. But you can still use a regular hammer, it's fine as long as you're careful. Anyway just wanted to share that from one diy-supply-hoarder to another. xD

Oh, that's so cute! It looks like something you'd see in an artist's furniture gallery. It's folksy and light and makes me smile.

I loved seeing how when you decided to have fun with it, it immediately started to pop and became so much more beautiful ❤

Me, letting my mom know: Ariel Bissett just posted a new video 😊🎉

Art is supposed to be fun, or relaxing. Its beautiful and creative. I paint and I think your cabinet is beautiful. What's more important is that you love it♥️

ariel posting videos often? YES PLEASE 🩵✨️

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the music and painting montages were so relaxing, i’m drinking coffee and it’s snowy outside while watching this vid… immaculate vibes here

Ariel, I'm OBSESSED with your house renovation series. Just came here to say that. 😄Ok, I'm gonna go watch the rest of the video.

I think whenever you will look at this dresser it will hive you joy!

Yay! The linen colors you chose work so well, they look so cozy! So so happy that you like them and it was such a pleasure to collab with you :)

"Lâcher prise" is not so easy; you managed to have fun and to make this boring cabinet so charming, bravo!

This would be so adorable for a nursery!!

Yes! The important thing is not the mastery of the craft, because that does not come easily; it is in the doing. Every single artist started somewhere, and as long as you allow yourself to be creative and feel inspired, the result will naturally feel creative and inspired. If anything, a lack of experience tends to result in some of the most creative art, as you are unbound from the confines of your own expertise. There's a genre of art called "outsider art", which is art created by those who are completely amateur to their craft, many who experience some sort of setback in their life or atypical assemblage, whether physically or mentally, and the entire charm of it is their freedom of expression, outside of what is conventional. Never be afraid to express yourself, because it is that fear that holds the world back from being a lovely place. I truly think everyone has the capacity to create interesting art. Also, no matter what you do, it will never end up as badly as the person who painted over a hand-painted antique chinese dresser with a wide brush, so there is a floor that you will always be far above when it comes to painting furniture; you are starting halfway up the ladder, not at the base of it.

How amazing would it be if you attached the old dresser you had there to the top and continued the painting!? What a statement piece that would be!! 🥰

Hi Ariel, I Googled the picture you found on Pinterest of a man painting a cabinet. I believe it’s Peter Hunt, an American folk artist 🤗

So beautiful! Folk art style and bringing the pallet that you have been using in the house reminds me of how an old quilt tells a story with every piece of fabric… in your bureau every colour tells a story of your first house and renovation journey 😊

I think that in an increasingly mechanized and industrialized world, there's nothing more beatiful than seeing human touches in everyday things 💜 furniture has become lifeless and identity-less, so just by being handmade something is so much more beautiful and valuable

I don't comment often but i love to see everything you've done with your house! Your cheerful openness, bringing viewers into your world, gives us such joy! Thank you for being honest with your internal struggles and keeping it real! I love your style and am in awe of your ability to tackle so many things on your own. I am slowly renovating my house too and the laborious unending projects can get to you! (I spent four days in my hallway recently doing finish work 😢lol). Anyway - all that to say: great job! You are an inspiration!!!!

Wow! It turned out fantastic! Well done! People forget that your home is personal. It NEEDS to reflect who you are or who you imagine yourself to be. Who could not break into a smile upon entering your home! You are doing an amazing job! Thank you for taking us along on your journey.

I love the finished product so much!!!! Once I have my own house, I want to paint around it in a folk style. ❤ I love love love it!

Your cabinet turned out Beautiful! I tell myself when doing something creative 'their are no mistakes, just happy accidents' quote from my favorite painter Bob Ross. Just bring out your inner child and don' t think, just have fun!! Key to creativity. Again, just Beautiful!!

I really love the cabinet ....dresser....we would call it in the states...You are so talented..... a real whimsical fun piece of furniture....and now I am thinking you should do some of this kind of painting in your kitchen cabinets when you get to that room...I just love whimsy and that is why I love Maudie...Just go for it...capture that inner child...have fun!!

After watching most of your renovation and other house project videos i find myself feeling very limited by being a renter. You've made me want to work harder so that i can afford to own a home. Love your content and vibes, thanks for being great.

knitting and watching this. perfect combination ❤

I’m so glad you’re prioritizing your happiness with this project! All the work you do must be wicked stressful at times; you deserve to enjoy a part of the process purely for the sake of enjoyment! Thank you for sharing this with us - it’s a welcome reminder that not everything we do has to be polished to the nth degree or fit someone else’s standard of perfection. And honestly, the botanical theme with the colors from around the house work super well in that space! Bravo, Ariel☺️

Such a cute cottagecore style designs on the cabinet

Folksy whimsy, lovely and chill expression of you! ❤

Piece of advice from my Art tutor, "It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be good" I take that with me for every project that I overthink on. I hope it helps remind you that having fun, and creativity should go hand in hand.

You know my favorite thing about paint? Down the road, if you decide you want a different design, just add a new layer of paint and voila blank canvas again!

when i was a teenager, i accidentally made a weird spot on my desk with nail polish remover. i proceeded to paint the whole desk grey to cover up the patch. but the grey color kept chipping off, revealing the wood underneath. so one day i was bored and i started to draw on it with my pen. i didn't think about it, i just drew random lines and squares and zentangle stuff on it, and whenever i sat there in the evening bored, i would continue my silly canvas and in the end, my weird patchy terrible desk was so unique because i had covered the whole thing with something fun. :)

It turned out SO cute! I love how detailed it is. Hand painted things add so much character 💜

You could try some acrylic paint markers too? I'd do it on a sample board first though to make sure it didn't drag the bottom layer. I think if it was over dry paint it would be fine. You could use them for outlining or small details. Furniture paint stencils are cool. And you can buy stencils that you stick on, then jutst spray varnish over the top. So many possibilities! I ❤️ your chest of drawers. It looks just the way you wanted. Folksy, romantic and delicate.

What a lovely piece. You did good Ariel! 🩷

I love your folk art design but wish you had done a paint wash over the whole dresser to tone down the wood. Your style is what I aspire to be. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your masterpiece.

Love your Pippi Longstocking house😊

It turned out beautifully. I really enjoyed watching you paint, you are right about painting freely and joyfully for fun :) I should have a go at painting again, thank you for the little prompt in that direction 😊♥️🌻

I absolutely love how it turned out! It reminds me of a dresser I painted with my best friend when we were teenagers. I want to do this again!

I love how your cabinet turned out! It's so pretty!

You painting on your carpet and seat gave me so much anxiety lol. The result is absolutely lovely and I'm sure this cabinet will bring your joy every time you look at it! :)

I was about to get bored, and then your video popped up. I love how you painted the dresser drawer, So Fun and magical. Reminds me of the German designs with their furniture.

Every time I open the youtube app I hope there's a video from you. So happy that today there was one here☺️ Love the drawer and really inspiring me!

A cool stain colour and then a protective clear coat would look great.

I feel the joy you added the second day! ❤️

Oh, Ariel, it’s so sweet and pretty ❤ I love that it incorporates so many of the colours you have used throughout your home thus far. It’s like an ode to your creative journey and I love it.

You checked every box - it's so sweet and happy! ✨

When I see your cabinet, it exudes happiness.

so many projects I see on youtube are like "I painted my cabinet!" and then they pull out some masterwork abilities but I love this approach! yes it looks handmade but it looks CUTE. there's so much you can do with simple shapes and concepts and still have it look good even if you don't have the hands to do really intricate perfect work. thank you for the video love you xoxo

Beautiful Maude Lewis would be so proud of you. I love it. It looks happy!

It looks really pretty. And it looks perfect in that spot.

It’s charming! I love how it turned out and the color palette is so relaxing. Beautiful

Lovely project! I’m a *professional* painter and I OFTEN go through the “awkward painting stage”. It’s a requirement 😂! Well done!

I was skeptical at first, about you paining on the natural wood, but I really like the way that it turned out! :)

Charming piece Ariel, bravO! Well done!

If you love doing this, may I suggest buying a bunch of fine and thick tip acrylic paint pens. More control. This was lovely and well done.

You did such a beautiful job!! Loved seeing your attitude about letting it stay fun!!

Joy Joy Joy....lovely ....filled with smile and confidence...love it.

they look like little faces! I love it

What a lovely and delightful project

I love everything about this video!!!! Lovely finished product!!!!

It’s very fun and cute!! i see a :] face in all the drawers

This dresser just screams you. Its so fun and whimsical. When in doubt, always keep going and just add more.

I have been unwell for the last two days and found your channel through your secret bathroom video and have gone and watched all your house related videos to catch up! i have absolutely loved seeing the whole process and i have realised that i will now have to actually wait patiently for the coming videos rather than more binging 😅 can't wait to continue to follow you on this journey!

Very Cute... and very charming! Fun is the name of the game... I have begun watercolors to making all my cards to friends, family and thank you notes... They are not perfect, but always loved! You got it!

It turned out spectacular!!

It looks very folk arty. I like it.

I love the second and third photos so far but I still love the yellow from the first 🤔

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I hope you would partner with Piglet in Bed again! I want their linens so badly but I need to save up for them right now. Awesome work and video once again Ariel!

That's so beautiful! You did a great job.

Absolutely STUNNING! I get so excited when I see you post 🩷

I'm glad you had fun in the end, you can feel the happiness in the end result. Also, using all of your leftover paint ensures that the furniture piece matches your house and vibe, which is such a bonus! Loved this project.

As someone who has done tole painting for years. I always picked a pattern and used tracing paper and graphite to transfer the image Always base coat first.

If you’ve never been to Virginia Woolf (and friends) old house in Firle in East Sussex you should definitely visit next time you’re in the UK. You would love the interiors in there!

12:08 You have gorgeous hands.

This was such a fun project! You know how sewing is unexpectedly like 70% ironing and pinning? I think designing and creating this sort of work is 90% deciding when to add more and when to stop. You did a lovely job navigating that as well as the ups-downs of getting tired and feeling like it's hot garbage. Every craftsperson hits that point in every project. You did great!

What a happy looking project! Thanks for sharing and for another fun video. : )

Your outfit is FANTASTIC

I love the little pop of wavy flowers on the side, so fun, I know it’ll only be visible when you sit in the chair but it’s like a hidden gem . Turned out so cute and you’re cute for how excited you were, love people enjoying the little things for themselves.

You did a great job; it's adorable!

I love the knobs

That's beautiful! I love it and what you said about your struggles with it. Very relatable. Thank you for sharing ❤

Absolutely adore it.

It turned out cute 😊

It is lovely! 💗 And you looked like you were having fun. Doubting ourselves robs us of our joy.

This looks like so much fun!

It's very sweet & cute! With projects such as these, I find the busier the better. It's just lovely.

has the spirit of You Are An Artist by Sarah Green. Love it!

Oeh small detail, love the green progress bar during the ad at the bottom!

The way you were casually holding that can of DARK PURPLE PAINT next to your velvet chair! YIKES!😬🫢😳 (15:56)

I hope the drawers captured your vision because they captured MY HEART! Loved all your camera work and editing as well.

I am so happy you got your confidence in check and painted this. there is something beautiful about "amateur" painting. you did a great job. it is so bright, soft and playful. i am an artist and i work in many mediums. painting free hand is so much fun!! the music you played really was inspiring!! I am so happy you talked about Maude Lewis! her word is so vibrant and like your work, full of love. have you seen the movie Maude? i highly recommend it.

these turned out so beautiful!

I think it would have been even more beautiful on a painted surface.

thank you for keeping in the ways that you struggled to enjoy and like what you were doing, and also what gave you the joy to push past it!! i'm positive there isn't a creative out there who can't deeply relate to that, so it felt even more impactful to see how wonderful the piece came out on the other end once you felt happy in what you were doing! 😊😊😊

Very sweet. Like a Swedish cabinet.