Painting American Folk Art (Decorative Painters Library)

Charming and cherished motifs as American as apple pie fill the pages of this wonderfully instructive reference guide to decorative folk-art painting. Beginners will be pleased to see how quickly they can create time-honored themes, thanks to this book's easy-to-follow instructions. Included are Pennsylvania Dutch, Berger style, hearts and flowers, and other familiar designs. Complete information is provided about brush techniques, materials, preparation of surfaces, and pattern transfers. 112 pages.