Tole Painting

Tole Painting

Author: Pat Oxenford

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2008-09-05

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 0811740862

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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.


Painting Folk Art Flowers with Enid Hoessinger

Painting Folk Art Flowers with Enid Hoessinger

Author: Enid Hoessinger

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780891348894

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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.'


Priscilla Hauser's Book of Painting Patterns

Priscilla Hauser's Book of Painting Patterns

Author: Priscilla Hauser

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008-02

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1402753861

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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.


Painting Heartwarming Holidays

Painting Heartwarming Holidays

Author: Jamie Mills-Price

Publisher: North Light Books

Published: 2006-03-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581807882

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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!


Folk Art Landscapes for Every Season

Folk Art Landscapes for Every Season

Author: Judy Diephouse

Publisher: Northlight

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781581801170

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This beautiful book shows how easy it is to depict folk art's quaint, picturesque scenery on everything from boxes to picnic baskets.


Jo Sonja's Guide to Decorative Painting

Jo Sonja's Guide to Decorative Painting

Author: JoSonja Jansen

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 9780823025626

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A comprehensive guide to decorative painting with tips on choosing supplies, preparing paint surfaces, mastering brush strokes and control, and developing individual style.


New Tole & Folk Art Designs

New Tole & Folk Art Designs

Author: Joyce Howard

Publisher: Chilton Book Company

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780801968211

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A guide to folk-art techniques that offers instructions for preparing, painting, antiquing, and varnishing decorative objects and furniture


The Big Book of Decorative Painting

The Big Book of Decorative Painting

Author: Jackie Shaw

Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780823002658

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In this complete guide the author gives instruction and design ideas for both untrained and experienced artists.


The Painted Garden

The Painted Garden

Author: Kate Coombe

Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781863512367

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Nothing looks more beautiful in a flourishing garden than decorative items painted with traditional folk art designs--the combination of nature and old-fashioned, rustic imagery works perfectly. These patterns, along with instructions for basic brushstrokes and priming surfaces, make it simple to turn everything from ceramic pots to old wheelbarrows into unique pieces festooned with elaborate landscapes, floral scenes, wreaths, swags, posies, and arabesques. Adorn a watering can with a garden view that features flowers and a white lattice fence. An umbrella stand features a country village, complete with windmills, a charming house, rolling hills, and white puffy clouds floating in a blue sky. There are a birdhouse and feeder, gardening tools and gloves, apron, pots, chairs, windchimes, and more! A Selection of F&W's Book Clubs. 72 pages (12 in color), 22 b/w illus., 8 1/4 x 10 3/4. REISSUE