What is Tole Painting?? I should have explained this in my first post, sorry.
The word "Tole" comes from the French, meaning lacquered or enameld metal-ware, often gilded. It also meand table or board. According to collectors, tole painting became popular in the 18th century. The term was originally used to describe folk art painting on tin or other metalwork. Nowadays, the term is used to describe decorative painting on a variety of surfaces. This definition came from www.craftsitedirectory.com/tolepaintin. There is a variety of names that people refer to tole painting as: folk art, tole painting, rustic painting, country painting, etc.
I usually only paint on wood. However, I have tried to paint on glass bottles and canvas bags. I did not like the results or finished product on either, so I am sticking to painting on wood.
There is also a variety of brush techniques and paints that I use. In the following weeks, I will add those to my blog. I will also put some of my finished results ( I call them PRODUCT) on my blog.
Thanks Beth, I was a little confused on what tole painting was, but after you started posting blogs on it. I decided to go and look it up. But it does sound like it is fun. I love art, just not very creative. Thanks again for letting us know what it is, and cant wait to see some of the work.
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteIn Australia, we call it folk art (or decorative painting, ).
Whatever we call it, isnt it wonderful?
Cheers
Fi
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