Flowers and Fruit, Cut and Use Stencils

Flowers and Fruit, Cut and Use Stencils
Author: Ellen Sandbeck
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1990-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780486265025

Bold interpretations of daffodils, narcissi, tulips, roses, peonies, many more. Royalty-free designs printed on heavy, reusable stencil paper. Ideal for many art, craft, needlework projects. Instructions.

Border Designs Cut & Use Stencils

Border Designs Cut & Use Stencils
Author: Ed Sibbett
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1982-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486242471

77 stencil designs of hearts, birds, geometrics, and more to apply to almost any surface.

Art Nouveau Floral Patterns and Stencil Designs in Full Color

Art Nouveau Floral Patterns and Stencil Designs in Full Color
Author: M. P. Verneuil
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 82
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 048640126X

This unique collection of beautiful floral patterns and stencil designs showcases the rich, muted colors and distinctive, sinuous lines of the Art Nouveau style. Included are 159 floral and foliate motifs, created in the late 1890s by M. P. Verneuil, one of the Art Nouveau movement's finest artists. All the designs have been meticulously reproduced from original plates in two rare, turn-of-the-century portfolios: Étude de la Plante and L'ornementation par le Pochoir. Among the graceful images are 120 full-color illustrations of garden flowers — foxglove, hollyhock, columbine, lilies, wisteria, jasmine, and snowdrops, as well as 39 stencil designs (also in color) of blossoming trees, reeds, mushrooms, oak leaves and acorns, peacocks and flowers, wild roses, and more. Finely detailed and subtly shaded, these copyright-free designs are an invaluable resource perfect for adding a note of elegance to fabrics, stained glass, wallpaper, and a host of other art and craft projects. Browsers and devotees of the Art Nouveau style will also welcome this treasury of striking, full-color plates.

Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture

Early American Stencils on Walls and Furniture
Author: Janet Waring
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 295
Release: 1968-01-01
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0486219062

Uses photographs and text to illustrate the variety of stencils used as decorative art during the early nineteenth century

American Folk Art for Kids

American Folk Art for Kids
Author: Richard Panchyk
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2004-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1613741197

Drawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, and Popsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids about the history of this organic art and offers inspiration for them to create their own masterpieces. The full breadth of American folk art is surveyed, including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and textiles from the 17th century through today. Making bubblegum wrapper chains, rag dolls, bottle cap sculptures, decoupage boxes, and folk paintings are just a few of the activities designed to bring out the artist in every child. Along the way kids learn about the lives of Americans throughout history and their casual relationships to everyday art as they cut stencils, sew needlepoint samplers, draw calligraphy birds, and design quilts. Important folk artists such as the last surviving Shakers, the legendary Grandma Moses, and the Reverend Howard Finster are also explored in sidebars throughout the book.

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1135956154

For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.

The Stamped and Stenciled Home

The Stamped and Stenciled Home
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 134
Release:
Genre: Interior decoration
ISBN: 9781610594783

This book should be of interest to any homeowner wishing to get the look of rooms showcased in design magazines without having to spend lots of money. Taking readers beyond wall borders and repeating patterns to creating wallpaper, murals and tromp l'oeil effects, this guide provides step-by-step ideas for every room of the house, from kids' rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and bathrooms.