Tag: American folkart

Folkart Flora and Fauna
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Folkart Flora and Fauna

Judi Castille2 Comments

I have been painting now for three good years, mainly half hearted and rudderless, but this last year I pushed myself. I found my charted route, the wind in my sales and a compass pointing to where I would head. I asked for feedback, I studied, I poured over fine art books, learnt about colour,… Continue reading Folkart Flora and Fauna

Folkart for fun
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Folkart for fun

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I do have a great love of American folkart, featuring homesteads, poultry,old tractors and red barns. I am not sure exactly why but I think it’s alot to do with poultry, strong flat images, often made with chalk paint, using wood to paint on, country style interiors, traditional trades and homesteading…make do and mend, recycle… Continue reading Folkart for fun