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 History
shows us that decorative painting goes back almost
as far as people do. Whether it is the ritualistic
paintings found on cave walls and in Eqyption
tombs, frescos painted in cathedrals or a Welcome
Home sign hanging from your front door, people
have turned to paint to express themselves for
generations. Fortunately, our means of painting
have greatly improved from the days of the caveman.
Early painters had to grind up whatever they
could find to make colors and use water or animal
fat to bind paint to their surfaces. Modern man figured out how to streamline the process and paint went into mass production
over one hundred years ago. Today it is easy to
find a paint that suits your needs in the colors
you prefer. This convenience leaves us more time
to get inspired and be creative.
Decorative Painting Techinques
If you are new to decorative painting you may
find that One Stroke painting provides a fun and
easy introduction. Donna Dewberry
created this method so that anyone
can learn to paint. In fact, its a great
method the whole family can learn together. Donna
has developed tons of instructional materials ranging
from books and videos to painting worksheets.
She even provides project ideas and patterns.
Once you have the One Stroke method down, you
can paint just about anything!
For those who want to learn the craft of fine
art painting, Priscilla Hauser is for you. Priscilla's
passion for fine art and for teaching lead her
to show others how to master this craft. Like
Donna Dewberry, she believes that anyone can learn
to paint and breaks her method down to the most
basic brushstrokes to make learning easy.
Priscilla also believes that anything can become
a canvas for fine art. Let her show you how to
paint on everything from furniture and other home
decor items to clothing.
Did you know that calligraphy falls into the
category of decorative painting? Its true! Brush
lettering is a type of calligraphy that is accomplished
with a brush and paint. It can be used to add
sayings or quotes to your crafts and even
to the walls in your home. Ken Brown is Plaid's
resident Calligraphy expert and he can show you
how easy brush lettering is.
Painting Surfaces
Almost anything in your home can get a decorative
accent with paint. Have you considered painting
mirrors and picture frames? What about doorways
and furniture? Take a look at some of the other
items you can paint:
- Glassware and ceramics
- Windows
- Plastic
- Wood
- Clothing
The Sky is the Limit
Decorative painting can be a quick and easy way
to dress up a holiday centerpiece or old piece
of furniture. Create personalized gifts or update
your entire home! Decorative painting can take
you as far as your imagination will go.
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