Decorative Folk Art

A complete course in decorative hand painting. Covers everything from base coating to special techniques. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Folkart.

An interpretation of several European painting styles, showing crafters of all skill levels how to create pieces that should complement any decor. It begins with a brief historical survey of European folk art. The first chapter is devoted to supplies - working with acrylic paints, selecting brushes, and gathering other essential materials and tools. After reviewing several basic painting techniques and how to correctly prepare surfaces, the author presents detailed demonstrations based on the decorative painting styles of England, Norway, Holland, Germany and Russia. The projects feature motifs that were traditionally painted on lacquerware, porcelain and wood, and incorporate a range of techniques, working wet-in-wet, and antiquing.

"Each of the 20 painting projects contains elaborate directions, from painting different color roses to capturing Pennsylvania Dutch motifs on metalware. Even more impressive are the details of preparation, painting, equipment, and, more specifically, brushstrokes. Methods of applying dots, scrolls, tendrils, and stippling, among other techniques, are both discussed and illustrated."--Booklist. 128 pages, 40 color illus., 100 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 1/4.

Hoessinger''s teaching has helped thousands of decorative painters around the world discover the joy of painting in the folk art style. In this book, she illustrates her techniques step-by-step, showing how to paint 20 flower variations.'