Painting Americana

Painting Americana
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Publisher : North Light Books
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ISBN-10 : 1581805098
ISBN-13 : 9781581805093
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Book Synopsis Painting Americana by : Judy Morgan

Download or read book Painting Americana written by Judy Morgan and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorative painters love the charming country landscapes found in the art of American masters Grant Wood, Rufus Porter and Charles Wysocki. Their simplified styles celebrate rural America through paintings of rolling hills and farmlands dotted with sheep or old-fashioned farm houses.Now, anyone can paint these nostalgic scenes with the easy instructions found in Painting Americana. In this book, readers learn:* Simple techniques for painting hills, farm animals, trees, barns and more that even beginners can master* How to achieve rustic effects on wood and metal surfaces* 10 unique step-by-step projects, including a Pennsylvania Dutch design on a door crown and French country chickens on a bentwood boxStunning finished pieces make perfect gifts and family keepsakes.


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