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.

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.

Lorrie and Donna have loved and respected the Ukrainian egg art known as pysanky for most of their lives. Pysanky and More is a follow up to their Beginner Pysanky publication. Text and full-color photos will guide you through several techniques that have developed from the traditional art of pysanky. These include creating jewelry, mosaics, ornaments, working with exotic eggs, ink dyeing, etching, and more.

Illustrated guide to the folk art of the Ukraine. Outlines the history and geography of the area and the importance of folk art in shaping the entire national culture. Describes the characteristics of the most widespread dominant motifs in Ukrainian folk design. The author is presently senior scholar at the Kiev Rylsky Institute for Art Studies, Folklore and Ethnology. He has written several books and more than 100 articles and research papers.

Shows how to decorate eggs with exquisite designs, intricate details, and gemlike colors, from classic quilt patterns to traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs.