Charming Village Scenes You Can Paint [Paperback]

Catherine Holman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1999

Quaint villages and old, interesting buildings are what interest Catherine Holman as an artist. In a series of projects she shows how to decorate a range of objects with acrylic paint to create nostalgic and beautiful pieces.'

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Many decorative-painting books concentrate on a limited range of simple wooden surfaces. This one instead chooses innovative destinations for the more experienced paintbrush: salt and pepper shakers, a flour sifter, a table runner, cabinets, a lamp base. By applying decorative-painting techniques to entire scenes rather than isolated motifs, author Catherine Holman endows her work with a delightful folk-art flair. The book's title tells the truth: these scenes really are charming, and the choice of subject matter is pleasantly suited to each object. A quaint brick tea shoppe adorns a little teapot; a snow-filled landscape complete with warmly lit houses beneath a starry sky bestrides the tin shade of an oil lamp; the large four-bin cabinet sports a scene for each season; the umbrella stand features (of course) a rainy countryside topped by a rainbow. Look closely to be rewarded by wonderful details hidden in the scenes--a lacy hammock, a glass of lemonade, a scarecrow, a woman gardening. Full scene patterns, color-keyed charts of paints, and detailed materials lists accompany the superb directions and good color photos, and ordering information is provided for each of the nine items to be decorated. Basic decorative painting skills are a must before attempting these projects, but with such good guidance even the brave novice may produce something to be proud of. --Amy Handy

About the Author

Catherine Holman has been painting since 1979. A member of the Society of Decorative Painters, Holman teaches her style of painting throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is the author of three books and over 100 decorative painting packets, and her paintings have been released as limited edition prints and notecards. She lives in Missouri.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891349014
• ISBN-13: 978-0891349013
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,617 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Step-by-Step Guide for Painters, August 17, 2000

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AMBER CANTRELL (Overland Park, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charming Village Scenes You Can Paint (Paperback)

This book is wonderful. The pictures are in color and show such good detail. The step by step guide makes it seems like the instructor is actually in the room with you. This book is great for intermediate to advanced painters and would recommend to anyone who enjoys this hobbie.

5.0 out of 5 stars Really great a great book!, April 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Charming Village Scenes You Can Paint (Paperback)

Worth every penny I paid!
Great book for beginners and advance artist. Step by step instructions with pictures at the same pages, Easy to learn in every step from shadings to highlightings in every details!

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Step by Step Guide for Painters, August 17, 2000

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AMBER CANTRELL (Overland Park, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charming Village Scenes You Can Paint (Paperback)

This book is wonderful. The pictures show so much detail and the step by step guide makes it seem like the teacher is in the room with you. Everything you need to be a successful painter is included in this book.