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Marginal product.
Firstly, I am quite disgusted with the author's own glowing review of her work in the pretended guise of a user/reader.Perhaps she wrote this review before Amazon implemented their "real name" options and forgot that she had written this review anonymously.In any case - one might consider disregarding a pretend review by the book's own author.
A wonderful backup to the first!
I just left a review for the first book Creating Fashion Dolls and I had to drop by here to leave a comment about this book. The Irish lassie "Shannon" on the cover is beautiful. I've read some of the other reviews and am beginning to think that Amazon should find out where the venom is coming from. Could it be professional jealousy? These books have helped pave the way for my makeovers and I wouldn't trade them for anything. My best advice to the person sitting on the fence over the purchase of any of these books is: Don't let nasty remarks fool you. Make up your own mind by seeing for yourself! Thanks Sabrina and I hope you continue writing many more books. I enjoy your style!

Not worth the time
I bought this book with the expectation of seeing examples from a experienced doll artist.I felt her painting was elementary and not artistic.I expected a more professional and pulled together product from someone writing a how to book.Stick to Jim Faraone's book or get on the internet and look up doll customizers and repaints.The overall information was good but her painting style is sloppy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques/Collectibles    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Dollmaking    5. Dolls    6. Face    7. Fashion dolls    8. Painting    9. Repairing    10. Toymaking - General    11. Toys, teddy bears & dolls   

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Painted Whimsies
It was exactly what I was looking for.I had seen some of it on Carol Duvall Show so I know what I was getting.

Seattle Reader
I love, love, love the ideas in this book - all of the projects are very lighthearted and fun. I only wish they had given the measurements of the wood pieces they painted on - there are no specifics for the painted trays, etc. Also, many of the projects need additional purchases such as stencils, which are pretty expensive on the website info they furnish. But, the projects are cheerful and bright - and really cute. They give very detailed directions for painting on metal, wood, clay pots, etc. You'll be motivated.......... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Decorating    4. Decoration and ornament    5. Garden ornaments and furniture    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. House furnishings    8. Interior Design    9. Interior Design - General    10. Painting    11. Printmaking    12. Handicrafts   

Editorial Review

Rather than carving jack-o'-lanterns this Halloween, break with tradition and paint your pumpkins instead. Not only will they last longer if they're not cut open, but since no sharp tools are involved, even the littlest kids can get in on the act. And the painting patterns can be used on plastic, wooden, or papier-mâché pumpkins, too. Thorough general directions explain how to choose the perfect pumpkin, extend its life, transfer patterns, apply the paint, and add embellishments like hair (yarn, fur, ribbon, wire, straw, polyester stuffing), and even give some carving tips. Read more

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The most excellent pumpkin painting book
We use this book every year to paint about 30-40 pumpkins for table center pieces where I work.We have found, after searching for books on pumpkin painting, that this is our favorite one and we call it "our pumpkin bible".Then, the night of the children's halloween party, we let the kids take them home.All the patterns are easy (even for those who are not artistically talented).We highly recommend it!

Will cure all boredom while stranded on that desert isle!
This would be the book to take along before boarding the S.S. Minnow.You might also want to take along some acrylic paints, brushes, and a few other items which are clearly listed beside each project.This book would cure boredom over and over again as it contains many different easy-to-duplicate designs for not only pumpkins, but gourds, melons (and possibly coconuts).This book can be helpful for adults as well as children (and even possibly the natives).After all what else would there be to do on that desert isle after the sun goes down?! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acrylic painting    2. Children's 9-12 - Crafts / Hobbies    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts & Hobbies - General    5. Halloween decorations    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Jack-o-lanterns    8. Seasonal    9. Crafts & Hobbies / Seasonal    10. GARDENING - Outdoor Gardg TRD PB   

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Finally, One Stroke for Papercrafters!!
Papercrafting with Donna Dewberry
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Reviews (12)

Not an Artist
Had I not obtained a copy of this book for free, I never would have come to own a copy.I was going to toss it in the trash when we moved, but my children begged me to keep it for comic relief.I am a trained working artist and in my opinion, Ms. Dewberry needs some serious lessons in perspective, depth of field, tonal values, and drawing before she undertakes a book about mural painting.Even my kids could pick out numerous blunders. The cover shows a mural on an exquisite floating staircase in a bazillion dollar home....with edges slopped with paint because they were not even taped off.If I was the new owner of that house, even if I knew nothing about art, my first investment would be some wall paint and a roller.

something better
Although this book was visually nice to look at I found it lacked in teaching me how to paint murals.I have stumbled across a great site that has free tutorials on it.I hope you find this helpful.The site is [...]

Only for fans of Donna Dewberry
As a decorative artist I found this book somewhat revolting.Then again, I didn't know Donna Dewberry's work before.Well,she is great at the one stroke painting tecnique if that's what You like, You'll find some of that, but She can't draw at all.Wherever any basic drawing skills are required ,she just doesn't cut it.Her colors are in place though,and the book fills You in on the basics,here and there, but it's not detailed enough for a complete beginner, or would mislead him/her, and just useless for a pro.I keep it as a reference for clients, who like this folksy style,but I find it rather primitive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Acrylic painting    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Decorating    5. Decorating - Painting/Wallpapering    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Mural painting and decoration    8. Painting    9. Technique    10. Decorative arts & crafts    11. Handicrafts   

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collectible traditional Russian art
This is a large, excellent book on the traditional Russian art of lacquered miniature painting.Over 250 color reproductions of the works of Masters are featured.This is really the definitive book on the craft. The art is famous for its tiny, but finely-detailed illustrations of folktales or village life, painted free-hand with a homemade brush of a singlesquirrel or sable hair.Real gold leaf and mother-of-pearl insets add tothe beauty and value of the paintings, which are created on papier-mache'shkatulki (boxes) or plaques.Many layers of lacquer finish the artwork,giving it a long-lasting, lustrous, three-dimensional quality (andincidentally, its name).Each creation can take several months, or as muchas a year, to complete.Some of the rarest, most magnificent paintings arepresented in these pages.The book contains a history of the craft and itsMasters.Also included are short essays on each of the four schools -- thevillages of Palekh, Kholui, Mstera, and Fedoskino -- which have producedgenerations of painters in this enduring and endearing folk art. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. 20th century    3. Antiques & Collectibles    4. Antiques / Collectibles    5. Antiques/Collectibles    6. Art    7. Arts And Crafts    8. Catalogs    9. General    10. History    11. Lacquer and lacquering    12. Miniature painting, Russian    13. Painting    14. Russia (Federation)    15. Antiques & collectables: pictures, prints & maps    16. Art / General    17. Decorative arts & crafts   

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Very good book
I never thought that I'll like another one stoke book after Donna Dewberry's books but this book is really good for beginners and professionals.The first 70 pages shows the basics of one stroke painting. Then there are lots of border examples which can be made easily by the beginners. After them,the real painting comes. 6 beautiful projects are shown step by step so you can understand and make the same projects easily. I recommend this book to everyone.

Too technical for my taste
You'll like this book if you are: Great Book!
This is a wonderful book describing basic brushstrokes for Decorative Painter's.There is a good explanation of brushes and their uses.The techniques are well explained and easy to follow.After practicing for arelatively small period of time, I was painting things that I feltcomfortable showing other people.And those people knew what I hadpainted!Actually, they were quite impressed!The only reason I did notgive this book 5 stars is that I have seen some Decorative Painting booksthat are slightly more thorough although they tend to be more expensive.Iwould recommend this book to a beginning Decorative Painter. ... Read more

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One of my favorite books!
As I am new to decorative painting, I found this book to be extremely helpful in learning how to paint on glass and tile.The author shares many projects and all of them are something the beginning painter can do.I'm quite pleased with this book. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Carving    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Painting    7. Red-tailed hawk in art    8. Scholz, Floyd    9. Technique    10. Themes, motives    11. Wood-carving    12. Handicrafts    13. Hobbies, Quizzes & Games    14. Sculpture & other three-dimensional art forms   

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The Encaustic Art Project Book
Awesome Book.Will use this one over and over again.Followed the tutorials, and my 2nd practice piece turned out well enough that I felt comfortable posting my creation on-line to one of my groups.Michael Bossom is a very talented encaustic artist, whose style is very user friendly.I highly recommend this book to artists who are eager to venture into the world of encaustic art.Recommend this one to all my friends, some of whom have also purchased this book.All have emailed me with positive feedback, and are just as happy with it as I am.

Disappointed
Mattera's book on encaustic seems to be the only good book out there on encaustic technique right now. Bossom's books are a step up from making melted crayon art in elementary school. I hate to be so rude, but the books are really not about encaustic painting, but about doing something with an iron and wax, and making one very particular style of art. Unless you want to make pictures just like Bossom's, this book is not in the least helpful. I write this review as a painter who uses encaustic techniques, so I feel I have some credentials to make such a harsh judgement.

A Limited Scope
This is not a book for the serious artist; this is a book for someone searching for a unique hobby. Contained within are simplistic descriptions of the author's naive and limited techniques (he creates crafts, not pieces of art). He combines these instructions with over-simplified rules of composition and space. Furthermore, Bossom hardly explores the dangerous potentiality encaustic presents, which I think is negligent. For a better insight view Mattera's "The Art of Encaustic Painting." ... Read more

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Wonderful Book!
I browsed this book in the bookstore many times before I actually purchased it, and I'm glad I did.The simplistic approach the artist takes with her paintings captivate me; the light lights contrasted with the dark darks are breathtaking, and yet everything seems so soft and pastel-looking.I have learned a lot about value because of this book.It's wonderful.Buy it.

Wow and wow again! A visual treat, inspiring and helpful
If you love watercolor (just to look or also to paint them) you may possibly adore this book as much as I do.Read more

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Excellent Book for Beginning Painters
This is indeed a wonderful book.Several sections are not about decorative painting specifically, but about painting in general.These sections are clearly laid out with pictures and lists of equipment needed.They were absolutely perfect for my fiancee and myself - we just bought our first home and have a lot of work to do!This book helped us learn how to sand walls, prime, remove wallpaper, and finally, paint.There's plenty in here for decorative painting too, but if you're just starting out and need a great reference, buy this book!

A practical guide for inexpensive & creative painting soluti
The Home Depot has done it again-- provided homeowners with a practical guide for inexpensive and creative solutions for our painting needs!Reminding us that 80% of project time is in the preparation, the book is chock full of tips such as safety, tool selection and organization, and the basics of painting a surface.Read more

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Never be at a loss for words again
I love this book.I will never be at a loss for words, titles or sayings again.Great for a scrapbooker, card maker or even a general crafter. Another 500 Heartwarming Expressions
...And another "wonderful" 500 Heartwarming Expressions! This Third edition in the series is yet another GREAT addition to your crafting library.I am a avid scrapbooker and have found that by just thumbing through the themes.. I can not only find the perfect "saying" or title for a page that I am working on, but I find ideas and inspiration for future pages and even other "crafty projects"!

A Great Resource for Scrapbookers!
I ordered this based on reviews here on Amazon, and I am very glad I did.It's not always easy to come up with a saying that will really add to a scrapbook page;this book is full of ideas that I know I'll use.I plan on getting the other books in this series and to keep them all in my craft room for inspiration! ... Read more

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Reviews (7)

great buy, great service
I got the pruduct fast, and it is just what I expected it to be, a great book

Essential reading if you're decorating with feng shui
Feng shui recommends colors for each area of your home or business. However, turning this into an impressive color scheme often requires advice beyond standard feng shui books. "Annie Sloan's Color Schemes: For Every Room" is one of the very best if you want your surroundings to look as if you've hired a professional decorator.
Eye-opener
How many people can put together a room's palette, in the right tone and hue, all the way down to the third accent color.Not me.Read more

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Very useful resource and learning tool
This comprehensive overview of decorative painting includes historic American, European and Asian styles.More important to me, however, was the basic information about developing a personal technique, varieties of materials available, practical information about finishes, and more.This book should be the cornerstone of any decorative painting collection.

Jo Sonja's Guide to Decorative Painting
I am totally in awe of this book.Not only has Jo Sonja collected exquisite photographs of folk art from all over the world, she has also provided wonderful instructions for creating each of the styles on yourown--and added notes for developing your own personal style.In the nextmillenia, Jo Sonja will be remembered for her work as one of the great folkartists of this century. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Crafts & Hobbies / Painting    3. Art, Norwegian    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Decoration and ornament    6. Folk art    7. Norway    8. Painting    9. Plant forms    10. Rosemaling