Fraktur Art
I have been working on this little 8" x 11" painting over the holidays and finally finished it yesterday.
Done in a style called Fraktur, it utilizes watercolor and ink on tea-stained watercolor paper.
Often called Pennsylvania Dutch/German Folk Art it was popular in the 1800's as a decorative embellishment on marriage and birth certificates. I have also seen it on old wooden or metal storage boxes and furniture, but this little piece was taken from a piece of artwork I had saved from a magazine article on this art form.
Although the design transfer process is a bit tedious and involved the actual painting is fun and relaxing.
Definitely an art form worth trying!
Have a very artistic, creative day!
Very nice Tina. Love the color and the style. Not something we see every day here in the West.
ReplyDeleteWow, there are some HUGE pictures on your blog!!! What happened????
ReplyDeleteNo worries, as it gave me a much closer view of your painting. I ADORE what you did! Tea stained paper is perfect and your painting is wonderful! I've seen old ones in museums and a friend collected them...but your's is so brilliant in color and just draws you in!
WONDERFUL....paint some more. You are VERY talented!
Hugs,
Jan
Very effective! And nice painting, too. Did you 'paint' the paper with brewed tea? Or soak it in a pan of tea? I imagine either way would work, but, since the colouration is not even, I'm thinking it was painted on.
ReplyDeleteLove the old look and the bright colors! Very nice! I know you will do more and would love to see them too!
ReplyDeleteThis technique is new to me but the painting is very beautiful and I love the bright colors you have used.
ReplyDeleteWish you a Happy new year!
Beautiful! I love that the watercolor paper is tea stained. The colors are so vibrant on that background.
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Terri
Tina,
ReplyDeleteRecognized the pattern immediately being from Penna. Beautiful! I wanted to stop by to wish you and your a very Healthy and Happy New Year! Thanks so much for your visits and your friendship!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I absolutely love this piece! I am a big fan of folk art and I think you've nailed it! The design and colors are perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job of this piece!
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