Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting [Hardcover]

Donna S. Dewberry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

Donna's unique One-Stroke method - which lets you blend, shade and highlight all in one stroke - makes painting quick and easy. And there's just no better way to learn this technique than by Donna's example.

In this book, Donna leads you through all the strokes you need - shell strokes, C-strokes and more - to create leaves, roses, fruit, ribbons and many other beautiful subjects. You'll also find 12 step-by-step projects that show how Donna's One-Stroke method can be used to decorate an exciting variety of surfaces in just a few easy strokes.

The One-Stroke method is perfect for the beginner, and so versatile that decorative artists of any skill level will enjoy its speed and simplicity.

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Dewberry has codified her style of decorative painting into 16 specific strokes, which she teaches here in a clear and easy method. Though the book is not "complete"?it only covers floral painting?it does put the painting of flowers and vines on objects like birdhouses and watering cans within the reach of nearly anyone who can hold a brush. Recommended for any library with a popular decorative arts collection.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 125 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891349405
• ISBN-13: 978-0891349402
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,249,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The world's most adored decorative painter, host of PBS' "One Stroke Painting with Donna Dewberry," and popular QVC personality, Donna Dewberry takes her popular garden motif and enhances clothes, gifts and the family home using machine embroidery, in Donna Dewberry's Machine Embroidery Flowers. She's sold 500,000 copies of her previous books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Donna's simple technique helps you create beautiful pieces, November 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting (Decorative Painting) (Paperback)

This book is filled with beautiful pictures of the projects which can be done in a short amount of time. You don't need any formal art training nor even artistic ability to create beautiful masterpieces on wood, canvas, fabric or any medium. You need to purchase only a few items to get started. The directions are easy-to-follow, the project photos are gorgeous and you can duplcate them with ease. This style is so simple. Just 2 colors on a brush yield so many color shades, all in just one stroke. If you've always wanted to do decorative painting, but have "2 right hands," this book is for you. Try it--you'll love it! :-)

97 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dreams Really Do Come True With Donna Dewberry, July 31, 2001

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Janet Brooks (Imlay City, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting (Decorative Painting) (Paperback)

I first became familiar with Donna while watching TV. Here was a woman saying that you, (me?) can paint and yes, it will not only look nice, but Terrific with the Dewberry method. I have all of her big books and I wish I would have bought this one first.

The composition of this book is brillant. Donna shows the reader how to start with a foam plate as a palette and suddenly, your off painting leaves, vines, curlicues and then fruit and flowers. Donnas technique for painting roses is priceless. With a little practice and this book, ANYONE can achieve phenominal results.

If you are even thinking about purchasing a Dewberry book, please take the plunge and buy this one. Donna's simple approach and no nonsense directions will make an artist out of even the most doubtful. Being a stay-at-home mother and forever budget conscious, Donna has changed my life. Not only have her teachings provided me with an opportunity to paint treasured gifts for every occasion, but I have sold a few of my pieces and I plan to pursue decorative painting as a career. Thank You Donna from a woman who hadn't painted with anything except her fingers until your books came along!

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Painting made E-Z!, April 16, 2001

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Ve "Ve" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting (Decorative Painting) (Paperback)

Donna Dewberry is an author with amazing talent. In this book she covers all the basics, from how to hold and load your brush to completing a fruit cabinet with matching plates. It also covers some faux finishes, such as antiquing and marble effects.

The Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting is packed full of colorful photos. There are pictures of strokes, projects, and pattern designs. The instructions for each basic stroke, and each project are in plain english so even the first time painter can catch on.

After trying the one-stroke technique, I was a bit frustrated. I couldn't seem to make that brush work the way it was suppost to...but I kept trying and by the end of the evening I was making all kinds of pretty things. I even painted an outlet cover with a faux marble finish with grapes and vines.

This technique does require practice, but let me tell you, there is no better teacher than Donna's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting. I give it an A+.