The Art of Name Painting [Spiral-bound]

Linda Wang (Author, Editor, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2004

Now everyone can learn how to name paint with the first books ever about Name Painting. With The Art of Name Painting from NPA Party Productions, you will be amazed at how soon you can create beautiful, personalized gifts for friends and families. Name Painting is a fun hobby for both children and adults. Each letter of the alphabet is painted in five different styles in The Art of Name Painting.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Rating: 3 1/2 starts out of 5 Stars Reviewed by: John L. Hoh, Jr. Name painting is an ancient Chinese art. When you look at Chinese characters you can see how a calligraphized art form would spring forth. There have been some who see stories in the characters themselves, such as a creation story. The book begins with a brief ools and Materials you will need?section. After that the author offers an A to Z example of five name painting styles: Butterfly, Dolphin, Dragon, Bird, and Panda. One page has examples of girls names (Rachel, Megan, Julia, Sarah, Grace, Alexis, Emily, Lauren, Ashley, and Olivia) and one page with sample boys names (Jack, Andrew, Ethan, Brian, Taylor, Joshua, David, Jordan, Daniel, and Dylan). At the end is one page for notes. At the start of each A to Z display of styles is a listing of tools and a brief note of technique. The style sections are color coded so if you are looking for dragon letters you thumb through the pages with red edges, or thumb through the blue-edge pages for dolphins. This book, together with How to Name Paint, will start you on a new journey into a new hobby and art form. --Bookideas.com

About the Author

Linda Wang s unique, imaginative artistry in Name Painting originated in China. Born into a family of artists, she grew up in Nanjing, an ancient historical city with a flourishing art tradition. For more than six years, Linda has been selling and demonstrating her Name Painting art in New York City and across the nation. Her expertise has enjoyed extensive success at corporate events, parties, and all types of occasions. Her art and her demonstrations are in great demand. She has shared her skill and knowledge of Name Painting at many prestigious schools, mostly in the New York City area, such as the Fashion Institute of Technology, PACE University, New York University, Fordham University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, New York Institute of Technology, Stony Brook University, Montclair State University, Brookdale Community College, St. John's University, Hofstra University, and Mary Mount College. Because so many clients express an interest in learning the art of Name Painting, Linda has published a book titled The Art of Name Painting.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 76 pages
• Publisher: NPA PArty Productions; 1st edition (May 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979197902
• ISBN-13: 978-0979197901
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,405,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)