Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #236624 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-20
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.25 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From Booklist
Don't dismiss this book as another Jocasta Innes look-alike. Instead, California artist Leigh takes in the world of folk-art painting, such as tole and rosemaling work, that goes beyond faux finishes to include brush-stroke techniques and realistic interpretations of nature, people, and animals. Indeed, this is a bona fide reference on the art, complete with all the information and instructions necessary to start a project. Of course, all the usual topics are covered: materials and supplies, color, surfaces, techniques, brush strokes, lettering and borders, finishes, even five try-your-hand projects. What's unusual is the depth and breadth of the detail; Leigh features, for example, a full chapter on specialty brushes and their usage, as well as a separate one on classes, conventions, teachers, magazines, and other resources. A bible for novices and experienced painters. Barbara Jacobs
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About the Author
Tera Leigh is the founder of ToleNet, the first online resource for decorative painters. As a columnist for PaintWorks and Decorative Artist's Workbook magazines, she has become widely known as a popular resource for painting advice. In addition, she is the co-creator of Paintability, a line of products that help aspiring artists learn to paint, manufactured by Delta Technical Coatings. Leigh lives in Lafayette, California.