Welcome to Bronson's Crafts...hand painted whimsical wood items by April and Jack Bronson.
My name is April and I have been painting for over well 15 years now. Jack and I have been doing craft shows since 2011 and our Etsy store has been open since 2009.
I started decorative painting when my aunt asked me to join her at a local painting class one Saturday morning. This was a four hour basic strokes class. I've been hooked ever since. I consider myself a self-taught decorative/tole painter. After the class I watched videos and read about the different brush strokes....lots of practicing.
My husband, Jack has been a wonderful supporter of all this. He built a workbench on one side of our garage for my saws and tools. He helps me with the cutting and sanding. When time permits, I do love cutting and sanding our items to paint...gives me a feeling of accomplishment and pride.
Most of the painting occurs early in the mornings or on the weekends when the house is super quiet.
Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons of the year and to paint.