Download or read book Tole Painting written by Pat Oxenford and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2008-09-05 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs. Step-by-step photographs and detailed directions are included for using the strokes to create a variety of folk-art flowers and then several complete projects. A gallery of painted tinware offers inspiration.
Download or read book New Tole Folk Art Designs written by Joyce Howard and published by Chilton Book Company. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to folk-art techniques that offers instructions for preparing, painting, antiquing, and varnishing decorative objects and furniture
Download or read book Decorative Tole Painting written by B. Kay Fraser and published by Crown. This book was released on 1988-12 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Priscilla Hauser s Book of Painting Patterns written by Priscilla Hauser and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on using and transferring patterns; choosing supplies; and mastering techniques such as shading and highlighting, blending, changing colours and finishing the piece. This book also covers preparing and painting on different surfaces, from glass and fabric to wood and metal.
Download or read book Painting Folk Art Flowers with Enid Hoessinger written by Enid Hoessinger and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.'
Download or read book Jo Sonja s Guide to Decorative Painting written by JoSonja Jansen and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to decorative painting with tips on choosing supplies, preparing paint surfaces, mastering brush strokes and control, and developing individual style.
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 Charming Village Scenes You Can Paint written by Catherine Holman and published by Northlight. This book was released on 1999 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quaint villages and old, interesting buildings are what interest Catherine Holman as an artist. In a series of projects she shows how to decorate a range of objects with acrylic paint to create nostalgic and beautiful pieces.'
Download or read book Painting Americana written by Judy Morgan and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorative painters love the charming country landscapes found in the art of American masters Grant Wood, Rufus Porter and Charles Wysocki. Their simplified styles celebrate rural America through paintings of rolling hills and farmlands dotted with sheep or old-fashioned farm houses.Now, anyone can paint these nostalgic scenes with the easy instructions found in Painting Americana. In this book, readers learn:* Simple techniques for painting hills, farm animals, trees, barns and more that even beginners can master* How to achieve rustic effects on wood and metal surfaces* 10 unique step-by-step projects, including a Pennsylvania Dutch design on a door crown and French country chickens on a bentwood boxStunning finished pieces make perfect gifts and family keepsakes.
Download or read book Decorative Painting of the World written by Thunder Bay Press and published by Thunder Bay Press (CA). This book was released on 1995 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Decorative Painting Color Match Sourcebook written by Bobbie Pearcy and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allows decorative painters to look up the name of any desired color and find up to five color matches they can create using name brands.
Download or read book Painting Heartwarming Holidays written by Jamie Mills-Price and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2006-03-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paint Your Way through the Year! Paint something happy and heartwarming for every holiday and season. Painting Heartwarming Holidays by Jamie Mills-Price gives you all the inspiration and guidance you need. From designs that celebrate every major holiday to lovely landscapes highlighting the beauty of each season, you'll delight in these 12 charming projects in acrylics. Whether you're a beginning painter or a more experienced artist looking for new challenges, you'll find this book has plenty to offer. Each design gives instruction that not only covers the simplest strokes in colorful detail, but also provides ideas and techniques for pushing your creative potential to new heights. You'll find: Whimsical designs for celebrating Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, plus all four seasons Traceable patterns, color mixing information and complete materials lists Instructions for preparing and painting on all kinds of surfaces, including wood, metal, ceramic bisque, glass and paper A special section on designing that shows you how to "build" your own unique compositions You can follow the step-by-step instructions to recreate Jamie's playful designs exactly as they're shown or change the colors and elements to match your own d?cor and creative spirit. Either way, you'll find Painting Heartwarming Holidays to be instantly gratifying. Why wait? Begin a yearlong celebration in painting today!
Download or read book Priscilla Hauser s Book of Decorative Painting written by Priscilla Hauser and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 1997-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best known for her graceful roses and loved by thousands of student painters for her clear and enthusiastic style of teaching, Priscilla Hauser has earned a reputation as "America's First Lady of Decorative Painting." &break;&break;In this complete guide, Priscilla shows you how to paint your own beautiful roses - along with daises, lilacs, violets, poppies, irises, tulips and other lovely flowers. &break;&break;You'll find everything you need to get started: &break;Supplies. A handy guide to all the supplies you'll need for a decorative painting in oils and acrylics, including which brushes to use and how to care for them. &break;Surface Preparations and Finishes. Learn how to properly prepare wood, metal, fabric and other surfaces for your decorative painting. Plus, you'll find easy techniques for creating fabulous finishes such as antiquing and crackling. &break;The Basics. Practice these fundamental skills - from basic brushstrokes to blending - and you'll be painting flowers in no time! &break;&break;Watch your brushstrokes bloom in 22 flower painting projects! Starting with simple patterns and techniques and progressing to more challenging ones, these projects will show you how to paint an assortment of leaves and flowers. Priscilla includes paint-along worksheets for practice; patterns for you to copy; step-by-step photos and instructions; photos of the finishes pieces' and lots of ideas for using your painted flowers to decorate an endless variety of surfaces. &break;&break;Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced painting, Priscilla's techniques and patters will help you fill your home (and friends' homes!) with the ever-fresh beauty of painted flowers.
Download or read book Teddy Treasures written by Cheryl Bradshaw and published by . This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the authors is known for her individual style of bears. They have combined their unique talents to create the ultimate bear book. Debbie Coles winter bear holding an igloo birdhouse is painted with soft pastel colors. Debbie Mitchells Cozy Cubbies are frolicking in the snow. Cheryl Bradshaw (Chezzas Bears) has painted a nautical bear that rotates on a music box. Youll also find three very special memory boxes. Three color worksheets Acrylics 80 pages / 11 color
Download or read book Folk Art and Tole Painting written by Kate Coombe and published by Sally Milner Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...folk art and tole painting as it should be. Each project is painted with rich, loose, brilliantly colored strokes that look like the work of our country's original decorative painters. The added beauty of these pieces, however, is that they're painted with the acrylic paints of today...."--Decorative Artist's Workbook. 84 pages (12 in color), 30 b/w illus., 8 1/2 x 10 3/4.
Download or read book The Folk Art House written by Kate Coombe and published by Sally Milner Pub. This book was released on 1994 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a variety of folk art designs, for painters of all levels of ability, to decorate everyday objects for the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom. The styles range from the bright colours and designs of country looks to pastels and rich florals.
Download or read book The Painted Garden written by Kate Coombe and published by Sally Milner Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a range of folk art designs for painting onto objects in and around the garden - ceramic pots, bird feeders, tools and wheelbarrows. Patterns are provided for each design along with photographs and step-by-step instructions.
