Painting American Folk Art

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.