Download or read book Creative Folk Art and Beyond written by Flora Waycott and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get creative with the Scandinavian concept of hygge (hoo-gah) and create your own whimsical, colorful artwork inspired by folk art with Creative Folk Art and Beyond! Continuing the hugely popular Creative… and Beyond series, Creative Folk Art and Beyond features the whimsical and colorful folk-art style of Scandinavia… and beyond! Inspired by the concept of hygge (an idea similar to coziness), Creative Folk Art and Beyond includes creative prompts,easy exercises, and step-by-step projects that embrace all things Scandinavian. No matter your skill level, you can learn how to draw and paint beautiful, colorful art using a variety of accessible, affordable supplies. Starting off with basic tools, materials, techniques, and color basics, Creative Folk Art and Beyond then jumps into tips and exercises that will have you drawing and painting your favorite folk-art designs in no time. This book is a must-have for any "Scandophile" or folk-art enthusiast!
Download or read book Creative Haven Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-01-17 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-one striking adaptations of authentic native art depict, among other subjects, a Mixtec circular design from an incised gourd rattle, religious figures from a Metepec candlestick, and images of jaguars. Previously published as Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book.
Download or read book Spirit of Folk Art written by Henry Glassie and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 1995-02-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A truly international treatment of its subject, The Spirit of Folk Art draws upon the vast resources of the Girard Collection, amassed by Alexander and Susan Girard and housed at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. Distinguished folklorist and scholar Henry Glassie offers a vigorous and often lyrical discussion of the nature of folk art. More than 345 illustrations, including 285 in full color and 50 field photographs showing the various artists at work, provide a rich complement to Glassie's insights.
Download or read book Creative Folk Art written by Sue Illiov and published by Creative House. This book was released on 1997 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover creativity with folk art painting. "Creative Folk Art has easy to follow step-by-step instructions, terms and techniques. Beginners will welcome the detailed information covering brushes, palettes and other essentials. Paint a variety of designs--birds, flowers, lace and fruit. Embellish a French box with delicate roses or create a teddy bear photo album. Clear illustrations for all 14 projects with exact enlargement percentages as well as a complete materials list, preparation, painting and finishing instructions. Special "hints" for professional satisfying results.
Download or read book Mexican Folk Art Coloring Book written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Striking adaptations of authentic native art depict, among other subjects, a Mixtec circular design from an incised gourd rattle, religious figures from a Metepec candlestick, and images of jaguars taken from a Guerrero lacquered chest. An exciting challenge for coloring book enthusiasts, these 30 illustrations will also inspire artists, designers, and craftspeople.
Download or read book Norwegian Folk Art written by Marion J. Nelson and published by Migration of a Tradition. This book was released on 1995 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the most comprehensive study of such varied factors as art historical traditions and influences, the social and economic background that encouraged each of these arts, Norwegian symbolism, traditional costume, and emigration to the United States and its influence on the arts. An informative and practical discussion of Norwegian folk art collections is also included.
Download or read book Folk Art Fusion written by Heather Galler and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk art still influences everyday art in some surprising ways. Folk Art Fusion shows you how to blend classic subjects with new techniques to create a lovely work of art that is completely unique. Folk Art Fusion explores the colorful combination of art styles and presents them in modern folk art paintings. This is your chance to learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today's painters, and to discover how to create contemporary folk-art paintings yourself! Even if you're new to creating art, Folk Art Fusion makes creating your own works approachable with step-by-step projects. The projects are as varied as they are colorful. You will enjoy painting classic subjects painted with creative techniques and in popular styles, including flower fields, Frida Kahlo, the Tree of Life, a cat, a quaint English cottage, and much more. Colorful, contemporary, and inspirational, Folk Art Fusion allows artists of all skill levels to quickly discover the joy of creating modern, global-inspiredart in this time-treasured genre.
Download or read book Creative Folk Art written by Stewart Walton and published by Southwater. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a beautifully illustrated historical and practical exploration of folk arts and crafts, with 35 projects to follow at home.
Download or read book Folk Art Fusion Americana written by Joy Laforme and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Charles Wysocki, Mary Engelbreit, Grandma Moses, and folk art in general will fall in love with this guide to painting, organized by seasons. Featuring projects that instruct artists of all skill levels how to draw and paint subjects that include quaint homes, pretty patterns, colorful gardens, picturesque farms, beautiful birds, and textured florals, this book features American-themed folk art infused with a modern twist. Beginning with an overview of what folk art is, followed by introductory topics like color, tools and materials, and drawing and painting techniques, Folk Art Fusion: Americana also includes sixteen simple step-by-step projects done in approachable and popular mediums. Rounding out the book is a gallery of folk-art pieces sure to inspire lovers of all things Americana. Simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, Folk Art Fusion: Americana draws on America’s rich artistic tradition and heritage and provides a fun, accessible take on creating beloved scenes from the heartland.
Download or read book Folk Art Felt written by Sandy Belt and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for projects using felt include wallhangings, table runners, frames, dolls, clothing, and holiday crafts
Download or read book Warren Kimble American Folk Artist written by Warren Kimble and published by Signature Artist Series from L. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delight in the wit and whimsy of American's foremost living folk artist, Warren Kimble as he takes you on a tour of his gallery and museum shop in historic Brandon, Vermont.
Download or read book Folk Art Fusion written by Heather Galler and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Folk Art Fusion, you will learn to paint folk art subjects in a distinct style that is vibrant and modern, while also homespun and simple. Folk Art Fusion shows you how to blend classic subjects with new techniques to create unique works of art. In this re-issued hardcover gift edition, professional artist Heather Galler explores a colorful combination of art styles and presents them step by step in her modern folk art paintings. Learn how traditional folk art continues to influence today’s painters as you learn to create your own contemporary folk-art paintings. Even if you’re new to creating art, Folk Art Fusion will have you following along easily with step-by-step projects that are as varied as they are colorful. You'll create art from classic subjects, including: flowers, animals, architecture, sugar skulls, portraits, and more. Some of the vibrant folk art pieces you'll learn to replicate are Frida Kahlo, Day of the Dead, Maneki Neko, and Russian Nesting Dolls. Colorful, contemporary, and inspirational, Folk Art Fusion allows artists of all skill levels to quickly discover the joy of creating modern, globally inspired art in this time-treasured genre.
Download or read book Textile Folk Art written by Anne Kelly and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and inspirational guide to textile folk art from cultures all around the world, accompanied by step-by-step projects. From samplers and quilts in Europe, to tribal and nomadic cloth further afield in Mongolia and China, folk and traditional designs have played a crucial part in the development of textile art and craft. In this book, Anne Kelly explores the traditional motifs used in textile folk art and shows you how contemporary textile artists use these in their work today. The beautifully illustrated guide is also packed with helpful step-by-step projects that demonstrate how to apply folk motifs to your own work. Drawing inspiration from the Far East to Scandinavia, artists and designers have often used folk art to influence their work. Beginning with the chapter 'Samplers in Stitch', Anne looks into handmade momentoes and souvenirs created in the UK and USA. Samplers as statement pieces are also explored and are contextualised within the role of women and children recording their personal histories and lives. 'Nordic Notes' then looks at Scandinavian traditional textile art, and how modern screen printing and embroidery have been used by contemporary makers. 'Silk Road' looks at the influence of nomadic cultures and textiles, including yurts in Mongolia and Miao folklore in China. Projects on how to make felt, pouched and jewellery are also covered. Lastly, 'Trees of Life' looks the motif of the tree in a variety of cultures. Anne also looks at traditional techniques from South Asia and how to create your own 'Family Tree' using photo transfers and appliqué. Featuring step-by-step projects as well as work from contemporary artists and makers throughout, this practical and beautiful guide shows how practitioners of all kinds can draw from folk art for making and inspiration.
Download or read book Imagine a Forest written by Dinara Mirtalipova and published by Rock Point Gift & Stationery. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a Forest will pull you into a whimsical world where you learn to draw scenes of nature, fantasy, and human beings in a distinctive Eastern European folk art style.
Download or read book Folk Art Designs written by Jane Greenwood and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a source of ideas for all craftspeople and artists. The designs are copyright-free and can be photocopied, traced, coloured, adapted or used as inspiration for creating one's own designs.
Download or read book Folk Art Landscapes for Every Season written by Judy Diephouse and published by Northlight. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful book shows how easy it is to depict folk art's quaint, picturesque scenery on everything from boxes to picnic baskets.
Download or read book Just Add Color Botanicals written by Lisa Congdon and published by . This book was released on 2014-09 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just Add Color: Botanicals includes 30 original designs from artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon. Each book contains 64 perforated pages to make it easy to share, frame and hang your artwork.
