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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Tole ATCs


I painted these ATCs freehand using acrylics. This style has many names; "tole", "folkart", "telemark", and even "rosemauling". It all means the same. It is an old traditional style of painting done on furniture, decorative items and china in the scandanavian countries. I started painting this about a year ago, and really love it. To me, the colors really pop on the black background.

4 comments:

K Hutchinson said...

OH my heaven and stars! These are so gorgeous! You are so talented! It blows me away! I love these!

christie said...

Very pretty!!!!!! You really have done a great job and your eye is always wanting to move so it flows very well!

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Love your new look. Cool ATC's. I paint too, but never thought to on ATC's. Fantastic idea. They look great!

Tami Bayer said...

Oh Renu, I did not know you painted too. Absolutely stunning. I love the tole work on black background. It's amazing.

 

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