Patterns For Ukrainian Style Easter Eggs

Lorrie Popow shows how to create 8 beautiful and intricate eggs using the Ukrainian egg art style known as Pysanky.

"Lorrie Popow has been an egg artist for almost 60 years. Through the years, she has won many awards for her egg artwork. She has represented the state of Arkansas at The White House Visitor's Center with her egg art. Lorrie has earned the prestigious Master of Egg Art title from IEAG (International Egg Art Guild) for her work in filigree, decoupage, etched and pysanky. She also has had the honor of serving as the 2015 Arkansas Living Treasure sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council. This is Lorrie's fourth book on egg art. Lorrie co-created the Incredible Eggs Facebook group, where egg artists share photos of their pysanky and batik-style eggs. Her YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/lorriepopow and her website at lorriepopow.com. Lorrie lives with her husband, Tom, in the Hot Springs, ARkansas area." --p. [4] of cover.

Information on Ukrainian legends and Easter costumes. Includes instructions and illustrations of patterns traditionally used to decorate eggs.

Lorrie Popow and Donna Wolfe have loved the art of pysanky since both of them have been children. This book is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the beautiful egg art that originated in Ukraine a very long time ago. Text, illustrations, and full-color photos will guide you through selecting an egg, preparing dyes, writing with wax and a kistka, and varnishing a pysanka.

Transform the simple egg into a work of art. This Pysanka Unit is dedicated to all who are adventurous and interested in sharing new learning experiences. This package contains a description of the craft, teacher input and suggestions, and primary and junior student booklets.

The art of decorating eggs has a Ukrainian history long antedating Christianity, but has become associated with Easter, when adults and children indulge their love of design and colour in spectacular painted eggs. The designs reproduced in this book are described in detail, creating a veritable pysanky design encyclopaedia by explaining and illustrating the fascinating symbolism of each traditional motif. Pysanky gift eggs can be made for newlyweds, for those embarking on new careers, for anyone in need of solace, for birthdays and anniversaries, and other occasions. With this exciting addition to the International Design Library Series, everyone can learn the creative arts and skills of this well-loved traditional craft.