Russian Folk Art Painting: Techniques & Projects Made Easy
Grafov is an honorable Merited Artist of Russia whose lushly beautiful flower paintings on lacquered trays in the style known as Zhostovo folk art are treasured by museums. This book is a beautifully illustrated set of lessons and projects for learning the techniques of Zhostovo painting as taught by Grafov in Hauser's "Studio by the Sea" workshops in Florida. Each element of the flower is pictured as it is built up step by step, from plain white undercoat to finished painting. Information on paints and supplies is given. This excellent book belongs in public library or academic arts and crafts collections.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.