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Swedish Folkart

Author : Diane Edwards

Publisher : Nordic Arts

Page : 87 pages

File Size : 18,8 MB

Release : 2005-06-01

Category : Decorative arts

ISBN : 9780967458366

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Book Description

This wonderful book of Swedish Folkart is 88 pages, 62 color with coverage of all the major styles of Swedish Folk Art from 1750 to 1900. Included are 32 projects covering each of the styles with antique information and photos as well as present styles. Diane used JoSonja Acrylic and Mediums (which is very similar to that used in Sweden in those times) to paint everything featured in the book. Several pages of strokes and floral close ups provide instructive and easy information for beginners.



Scandinavian Folk Designs

Author : Lis Bartholm

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 49 pages

File Size : 49,63 MB

Release : 1988-01-01

Category : Design

ISBN : 0486255786

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Book Description

With 155 traditional motifs to choose from — all adapted by noted Danish designer Lis Bartholm — today's artists and craftspeople can re-create many of the lovely patterns that ornamented domestic furnishings generations ago.



Swedish Folk Art

Author : Kulturhuset (Stockholm, Sweden)

Publisher : ABRAMS

Page : 280 pages

File Size : 31,60 MB

Release : 1994

Category : Art

ISBN :

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Book Description

This volume celebrates the richness of folk art in Sweden, from traditional peasant art to modern design. It illustrates the many facets of Swedish style and culture, exploring the ways in which Sweden's traditional heritage and contemporary design and decorative arts are connected.



Folk Art Cut and Use Stencils

Author : Theodore Menten

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 26,41 MB

Release : 1985-01-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9780486248387

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Book Description

Scores of authentic early American patterns for stenciling — birds, florals, sleighs, much more. Decorate walls, floors, furniture, and other flat surfaces. Also applicable to needlework, wood burning, and other crafts. 77 designs. Introduction. Instructions.



Russian Decorative Painting

Author : Priscilla Hauser

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 50,72 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Art

ISBN : 9781402714740

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Priscilla Hauser, the queen of decorative painting, and Boris Grafov, a Russian-born painter whose native village is world-renowned for its art, have produced a luminous follow-up to their Russian Folk Art Painting. This radiant new volume features bright arrangements of flowers, fruits, and leaves, bordered in gold or silver filigree, and set off by a black lacquered surface. It’s a style with a timeless appeal, and Hauser and Grafov provide comprehensive instructions for creating ten beautiful patterns on furniture and other objects. All the necessary skills are explained, with plenty of advice on preparing the surface, wielding the brush, and mixing colors. Start by painting the intricate borders of wreath and linked motifs, then, make the designs more luscious with every colorful layer.



Creative Folk Art and Beyond

Author : Flora Waycott

Publisher : Walter Foster

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 25,40 MB

Release : 2017-11

Category : Art

ISBN : 1633223922

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Book Description

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!



Modern Folk Embroidery

Author : Nancy Nicholson

Publisher : David & Charles

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 15,77 MB

Release : 2016-11-24

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1446374661

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“Her unique color combinations, stitching style and use of felt present a fun and fresh take on the age-old decorative stitching method” (Bolt Fabric Boutique). Folk art is influencing everything from fashion to interiors and now you can incorporate this trend into your home in a contemporary way with this collection of stunning modern folk art inspired embroidery designs by leading designer, Nancy Nicholson. This collection includes 30 embroidery designs with project ideas to show you how to use the designs to create beautiful and practical home decor items and accessories. The techniques for the stitches and project instructions are shown using Nancy’s stitch diagrams so extremely easy to follow whether you are an experienced stitcher or a newbie. The projects are divided between felt and fabric sections and include: pin cushion, lampshade, tote bag, cushion, table runner, coaster and pinafore. Nancy’s distinctive folk art style perfectly captures this trend and will appeal to stitchers of all ages and abilities. “I was blown away by the beautiful photography, the lovely, easy-to-follow projects dripping with inspiration, and the conversational tone of the writing . . . The instructions to make up the projects are clear and easy to follow.” —Kate & Rose



Fraktur

Author : Ruthanne Hartung

Publisher : Stackpole Books

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 10,11 MB

Release : 2007-08-22

Category : Art

ISBN : 0811734153

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Book Description

Leading fraktur artist Ruthanne Hartung provides instruction, patterns, inspiration. Full-color throughout.



Joyful Stitching

Author : Laura Wasilowski

Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 13,16 MB

Release : 2001-01-01

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1617455687

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Book Description

Stitch playful projects Dive into Laura’s delightful world of embroidery and learn how to create small, free-form embroidery pieces that are alive with color and texture. With instructions for 21 basic embroidery stitches and 6 projects, all in Laura’s signature colorful, whimsical style, you’ll transform a flat, plain surface into a joyful, design-packed art piece. Stitch on wool, felt, or silk, and enjoy the simple pleasure of slow stitching. Includes a gallery of display ideas, as well as additional ideas for using free-form stitching. • Begin with simple shapes and fill them with improvisational stitchery • Change up the provided designs, swapping out colors and trying new stitch combinations, to create your own unique work • From popular, best-selling author and teacher Laura Wasilowski



Scandinavian Folk Designs Coloring Book

Author : Lamaa Bom

Publisher :

Page : 62 pages

File Size : 36,71 MB

Release : 2020-10-10

Category :

ISBN :

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Enjoy coloring the best Scandinavian Folk designs that will make you smile and offer you the relaxing moments you need, this adult coloring book has 30 stress-relieving Nordic Folk Art designs to provide hours of fun, calm, relaxation, and stress relief through creative expression. Every Scandinavian Design will help you clear your mind and sharpen your creativity, Creativity is intelligence So having fun and be creative to color this awesome polish folk art designs.After every Coloring Pages we keep one Blank pages for your Main Coloring Image Safety.