Folk Art Fusion: Americana

A very interesting book that has great step by steps to create several different paintings. I really like how there are some to reflect the different seasons and holidays as well. Never thought much about the movement, as basically just enjoyed Grandma Moses and others works. There are some details on the history, but not a lot, so if that is what you are looking for this book is not for you. If you want a brief introduction, and then step by step ways to create your own, than I would highly recommend this book. Great for inspiring you to be creative.

This book will lead you step by step to produce your own Americana folk art. Its brilliant how with great simplicity you can do your own paintings that are just as beautiful as what they illustrate. This well put together and some hard work must have gone into making this look so simple and effortless. I would recommend this for anyone who is either a starting painting or has enjoyed painting for many years.

A charming little book for beginners, or those who wish to paint folk art style. It gives brief information on materials, then has lots of step-by-step paintings to copy. The pictures included are typical folk-art house scenes, charming florals, and birds. The painting style is quite simplistic, but then that is expected in folk art. The author uses gouache, which is ideal for beginners. This book, together with a paint set, would make a lovely gift for those wanting to try their hand at folk art painting.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital review copy.

Nice little book and well explained, this book adds a new look at folk art - it is cute and modern and easy to do.
Not a big book, but certainly not lacking in style, I'm generally not a fan of folk art, but this book does a good job with it, especially with the little more modern twist.

Received this book from NetGalley; all opinions are my own.

I could look at these paintings all day long and learn something new about them with every look. From an inspiration standpoint, _Folk Art Fusion_ is fantastic. The artist/author is amazingly talented, and the info at the beginning of the book about the origins of this style is very helpful, as well.

In my own art practice, I'm a little bit beyond tutorials that are step-by-step in nature. Use this paint color with this brush in this order. That kind of thing. For me, that part isn't as helpful, but for a new painter, I can see this book being EXACTLY what they need to get over that fear of starting, and to build a body of experience to use as a jumping-off point. If someone were to follow the instructions as written from the beginning of the book to the end, I feel as if they'd have a fairly comprehensive education into the folk art style, which is pretty impressive for a single book.

The inspiration gallery at the end, too -- pure eye candy for those of us who like this style. I just love Laforme's work!

This is a great book for anyone who is new to painting or drawing, there are very easy to follow instruction and simple designs to build confidence in your painting skills