American folk art

This print gives a visual interpretation of Psalm 1: The Righteous. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters that bringeth forth his fruit in his season.I can frame this paper print under glass in a 1-inch painted or faux-grained frame.$55.

Doug Frati was born in Maine in 1954. His youth was spent growing up in a small rural town located on the banks of the Sebasticook River. “My grandmother had an old farm there, built by her grandfather, she lived alone and worked in the woolen mills. Her barn was full of cows, chickens, sheep, … Continue reading "Doug Frati"

An annual tradition continues at American Folk Art & Framing (AFA) with Sharing the Joy, an exhibition of work from the gallery’s 30 artists, running through Thursday, December 30. "... The artists represented at American Folk Art consistently create glorious, thoughtful pieces you will be excited to share," says gallery owner Betsey-Rose Weiss.

This 9"x12" original acrylic painting illustrates the Biblical verse from I Corinthians 13 that is especially popular at weddings: Love is patient. Love is kind. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Flanking a giant rose representing love, a man and woman exchange their tokens of love. A bluebird flies overhead.The painting has a

Cat Portrait, Probably Northeast America, 19th century

The Flowering of American Folk Art 1776-1876 by Lipman, Jean; Winchester, Alice; Whitney Museum Of American Art - ISBN 10: 0762401893 - ISBN 13: 9780762401895 - Courage Books - 1997 - Hardcover

Continuing a major series on American Folk Art featuring 21 postings. Folk Art encompasses art produced by artists and ordinary folk with little or no training in the arts, and is traditionally utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic. The period I’m covering is the C18th and C19th. See parts 1-3 also for earlier works. Note: Follow me on Twitter for notice of updates @poulwebb This is part 4 of a 21-part post on American Folk Art: This post looks at Frakturs (see description…

1800s Shadow Box Depicting a Bearded Man Reading 13.3 x 13.3 x 4.4 cm This is a beginning major series on American Folk Art featuring 21 postings. Folk Art encompasses art produced by artists and ordinary folk with little or no training in the arts, and is traditionally utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic. The period I’m covering is the C18th and C19th and includes a lot of paintings (much of the painted folk art was commissioned portraits of family members from rural…

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