Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting Course (Hardcover)

by Donna Dewberry (Author)

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Product Description

Designer Donna Dewberry, one of the most innovative artists of home décor, creates incredibly simple one-stroke, never-take-your-brush-off-the-paper designs for beautiful painted items that will make any house a showpiece. These basic techniques, helpful worksheets, and patterns transform any object into something remarkable and decorative. Delicate ivy trim adorns a keepsake box; roses bloom on a vase; and sunflowers brighten a lamp. Paint magnificent flower-and-vine-covered stepping stones for a garden and special Christmas projects to heighten the holiday spirit. There are even complete room designs! 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806918756
• ISBN-13: 978-0806918754
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #726,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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80 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Donna Dewberry Onestroke Painting Course, June 19, 2000

By	Heather (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting Course (Paperback)

this is an excellent book for absolute beginners. There are photographs of brush strokes, excellent instructions and worksheets for practicing strokes. Some of the patterns need to be enlarged. There are several projects for different surfaces including wall murals, fabric painting, benches, signs, stepping stones,pots and vases. Tons of ideas and a variety of flowers in this easy to learn technique.

55 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy! Easy! Easy!, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

Yes, that's it....easy methods for the artistically inept person to get beautiful results. Easy to follow instructions, combined with great photos makes learning this new craft a delight.

Thanks, Ms. Dewberry!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My painting frenzy, June 26, 2002

By	B. Smith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting Course (Paperback)

I bought this book as part of my efforts to learn Dewberry's methods. It has numerous tempting projects, clearly written instructions, and an understanding of its audience's needs. Dewberry's method is the easiest I've ever tried, and the results are outstanding with just a little practice and concentration. I am very grateful to Donna for introducing the world to her painting techniques and I look forward to more books like this one. I have more projects lined up now than I'll be able to finish in a year, but I'm sure I'll complete them and be gratified with the results.