Rosemaling Strokes: Design Basics for Telemark Rosemaling, Volume 1

Rosemaling is the Norwegian decorative art which began about 1700. This beautiful floral art form was developed by folk artists and has had a resurgence of interest in both America and Norway. This book discusses the Telemark style which is one of many styles developed in the different districts of Norway. The book has 12 color pages of painted designs and excellent color reference sheets with instructions on all aspects of the style. Instructions include oil and acrylic paints. Characteristics of the Telemark style are that it is painted freehand and asymmetrically with fresh transparent colors. Telemark can be used on any piece when the general rules of design and characteristics of of Telemark rosemaling are understood. This book can help you learn the basic skills and proper design forms to paint your own traditional creative designs. The book is set up in lesson format for teachers and easy to follow instructions.