Summer Lake Plate
“My acrylic painting is styled after the famous Hudson River Artists. The original oil landscapes dated from the late 1700s to mid-1800s and boasted popular artists sought after then and…
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…
Sailboat Watercolor Card
Discover the ease of painting this colorful sunset as you sail into the summer season. Materials • Susan Scheewe Cards, #8310 (4-3/4″ x 7″), or 185 lb. watercolor paper in…
So Very Faux Mosaic
A faux mosaic is a perfect solution for a battered flea market find. Imperfections add realism to the project, and changing the size of the tiles adapts the pattern to…