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  • 1

    MorningGloryArt Decorative Painting

    morninggloryart.com
    Art studio located in Western Pennsylvania specializing in teaching decorative arts, with an em... Morephasis on acrylic and oil painting.

  • 2

    All About Stencils

    all-about-stencils.com
    It does not matter if you have never used stencils. No problem! You'll find basics to tips... More for detailing. Site is for anyone who enjoys decorative painting! We have many ideas and free stencils too.

  • 3

    Society of Decorative Painters (SDP)

    decorativepainters.com
    International organization to promote decorative and tole painting. Offers national conventions... More, local chapters, certification programs, and "The Decorative Painter" magazine.

  • 4

    Tole and Decorative Painting Studio

    earmark-decorative-painting-studio.com
    Teaching decorative painting studio focused on technique as a means for self-expression. Some f... Moreree tips and projects.

  • 5

    Faux Painting Techniques

    faux-painting-techniques.com
    Offers information and resources on various faux painting techniques and finishes. Includes an ... Moreon-line message board.
    From the site: Faux Painting Techniques - The Internet's best destination for faux painting information and resources. ... Painting Techniques.com works continually to be the best website on the Internet dedicated to faux painting and related painting information. ...

  • 6

    Tole Expressions

    tole-expressions.com
    Decorative painting designs, free painting pattern packets, links to suppliers of: paints, medi... Morea, brushes, wood products, books, tutorials and instruction. Also, various ideas, artistic inspiration, and discussion groups.

  • 7

    Painting Books.com

    painting-books.com
    Susan Scheewe Publications has published over 500 painting books in the past 27 years. Site pre... Moresents recent titles.
    From the site: We have a wonderful team at Scheewe Publications that contribute to the publication and distribution of our books. Our mission is to bring the decorative painter top quality books and leading artists in the decorative painting field. We love what we do and we enjoy sharing it. ... This will enable us to correct the situation in a minimum amount of time. Please do not return merchandise without our permission. All sales of books are final unless damaged in the shipping process. ...

  • 8

    Artezan.com

    artezan.com
    Guide to decorative painting, folk art and tole painting. Definitions, history, techniques, sty... Moreles and how-tos.
    From the site: Over the years, Artezan.com has been visited by decorative painters of all levels – from beginners and those who are interested but somehow have not yet gotten round to painting, to teachers and very experienced decorative artists from all over the world.

  • 9

    Paintworks Magazine

    paintworksmag.com
    Teaches readers painting trends and techniques, improve decorative painting skills, and master ... Morenew mediums.

  • 10

    International Decorative Artisans League

    decorativeartisans.org
    International association of artisans, businesses and educators.

  • 11

    Palmetto Painters

    palmettopainters.com
    South Carolina Chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP).

  • 12

    Society of Folk & Decorative Artists of Victoria

    sfdav.com.au
    Group of folk and decorative artists who meet monthly for workshops, meetings, charity painting... More projects and education.

  • 13

    ToleAway

    toleaway.com
    Craft site which highlights Decorative and Tole Painting plus Basket Weaving.

  • 14

    Heart of Ohio Tole (HOOT)

    heartofohiotole.org
    Central Ohio Chapter of SDP offering Decorative and Tole Painting: Memberships, Monthly Program... Mores, Seminars, Philanthropic Projects, an annual August Convention in Columbus, OH.

  • 15

    Stone Menagerie

    linwellford.com
    Artist, Lin Wellford paints rocks to resemble animals, houses, cottages, and flowers. Presents ... Morebooks and videos for decorative artists painting of animals and flowers onto rocks.

  • 16

    paddylane

    web.tiscali.it/paddylane/
    Anna paints decorative stones in the shape of miniature houses plus other handicrafts are prese... Morented.

  • 17

    Penny Stewart - The Cat Lady

    craftylady.com/ps11/catrocks.htm
    Cat rocks, plus Tole and Decorative paintings by the artist.

  • 18

    Art by Nature's Studio

    artbynature.ca
    Developed for those interested in studying the art of decorative painting, within the privacy o... Moref their homes.

  • 19

    Art - Hand Painted Cushion Covers

    biznetwise.com/art/
    Hand Painted Cushion Covers and Wall Hangers.

  • 20

    ArtMaxine

    artmaxine.com
    Artist Maxine Stahl of Missoula, Montana, presents custom commissions of colorful folk art, pri... Moremarily on furniture.

  • 21

    Beach Art Center

    beachartcenter.org
    A non-profit Art Center promoting visual arts. Located on Florida's West Coast (Indian Rocks Be... Moreach) offering: Classes (watercolor, acrylic, oil, sumi-e, drawing, and pottery); Galleries; Shows; and Memberships.
    From the site: The Beach Art Center is located in beautiful Indian Rocks Beach on Florida's central West coast. The small city of 4,000 permanent residents is annual host to many winter visitors. They are charmed by the beautiful beach, the friendly population, and the Beach Art Center. ... The Beach Art Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization open to anyone who wishes to experience, support, and promote an appreciation of quality visual art. ...

  • 22

    Brush With Inspiration

    junevarey.com
    Australian artist June Varey, from Victoria, presents: original designs, books, pattern packets... More, plus seminar information.

  • 23

    Capitolers

    capitolers.com
    Decorative Painting Arts. Chapter affiliate of SDP located in Southgate School, Loudonville, NY..

  • 24

    Carolina Paints

    carolinapaints.com
    One Stroke decorative painting articles and tips, gallery, class schedules, plus additional inf... Moreormation by artist Crystal Short.

  • 25

    Circle City Stencilers

    circlecitystencilers.com
    Indianapolis, IN group dedicated to the art of stenciling, mural painting, trompe l'oeil, faux ... Morefinishing, and related decorative arts.