Design Basics for Swedish Folk Art, Volume 1, Paperback

This is a beginner book for learning the basics of Swedish Folk Art, a beautiful painted art that was done in Sweden in the 1700, 1800's and early 1900s. There are several different styles which are described in this book and there are patterns of each with complete instructions. There are several pages with illustrated strokes to show the novice painter how to approach and decorate wooden pieces with this ethnic art form. Diane Edwards has done much research into Scandinavian folk art and she has simplified the approach to this art form using acrylics and easily available brushes for today's artist. This book is a great introduction to the beautiful Swedish art form that can be applied to any present day decor. Included are easily usable patterns and instructions in exactly how to apply them to wood, walls, paper and canvas. There are many books available to study this art form but this is one of the few that can be used to learn how to paint it from the basics on to the more complex designs and patterns. Diane has also written a second book on Swedish Folk Art, "Swedish Folk Art, Floral and Kurbits Designs" that is also available. There are colored photos of all the designs in this book with black and white drawings of the designs. There are colored pages with basic strokes and the patterns broken down into the basics that make all of them up. There is also an extensive Bibliography of all the Swedish and Scandinavian books that make up the history of these beautiful art forms. Also, there are extensive listings of the supplies that are easily available to any artist who would like to learn how to do this type of folk art painting. There is also a conversion chart for DecoArt Acrylics and JoSonja Acrylic Gouache which can be obtained in your local craft store or online arts and crafts retailer. She has also written a Norwegian Folk Art book for Young People showing very basic painting techniques for children or adults who want very basic information on Folk Art Painting.

About the Author:

Diane Edwards has a Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Art and Education and has been writing about and painting Scandinavian folk art for over 35 years. She is a Master Folk Artist through the Colorado Council on the Arts and has a Scandinavian Tine on permanent exhibit at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Museum. She has decorated the interiors of many buildings with folk art and hundreds of pieces of furniture and other wooden objects. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with her husband Dale who helps her with her art shows. They have two children and three grandchildren. Diane also paints oil on canvas and pastels. She is a Signature Member of the Colorado Pastel Society and is an award winning artist and teacher. Diane has written eight books on Scandinavian Folk Art six of which are still in print. She has also editted books and written one book about Sigmund Aarseth Norway's leading rosemaler. She has a website www.nordic-arts.com