How to turn this firetruck red fireplace into the aged rustic brick look?
 

I want to turn this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...s/IMG_4110.jpg
into something like this
http://amyhogan.com/blog/renovation/...e-696x1024.jpg

essentially I would like to paint it in a lighter tone but would like the darker bricks in certain spots.
My guess is prime first, paint some bricks dark and paint it all over in a thin coat of beige/cream?