Layer Order Map: Plan Which Painted Shape Comes First
Map overlaps and material requirements before painting a layered decorative motif.
Stenciling for Beginners: Add Detail to Your Decorative Painting
Stenciling decorative painting is an accessible and effective technique for beginners and experienced artists to introduce precise patterns and motifs. This guide walks you through the basics.
Decorative Arts – the Innovations of a Progressive Artist Named Rufus Porter
Rufus Porter (1792-1884) is a significant and innovative New England artist who lived during the late nineteenth century. Born in Massachusetts and one of six children, his family moved to…
Pure Grace
The realism technique is used for this painting, which creates harmony using complementary colors. There are two ways to paint this piece. The first is using oils in the traditional…
Old Is New!
Use faux techniques to give this reproduction antique storage bin a fresh, contemporary look! Embossed Copper Mercantile Box Materials • Delta and Company Folk Art Tin Old Mercantile Box, #FT-2019…
Packing for a Painting Adventure!
Although it has been over ten years since I attended my very first painting convention, I will always remember the feeling of anxiety that overcame me as I struggled to…