Where do I learn decorative painting?

1. Search for local Painting Classes





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2. If you just need couple of tricks or worksheets go to sites like


http://decorativeideas.blogspot.com/ or http://www.brushberry.com/Where do I learn decorative painting?
Decorative painting involves the decoration of items made of various materials by painting on them. In decorative painting, various techniques are applied turning both functional and non-functional objects into works of art. It is very popular in the US, Canada, Australia and Japan, and more and more people in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Argentina, Spain and the world over are finding decorative painting to be a fulfilling and meaningful hobby that taps into their creative talent.





What is the best way to start learning?


The best way to start learning is to attend classes. Taking lessons has the following advantages:





Structured learning - teachers usually structure lessons to build in the different skills involved in decorative painting. You will learn new skills every time you attend a class.





Discipline - attending regular classes means you make time for yourself to become a good artist! You learn at your own pace but you paint on a consistent basis.





Relaxing atmosphere - in a painting class, no one is under pressure to finish their work in a hurry! You paint in a relaxing atmosphere. If you are fast, of course you accomplish more during a class. If you are industrious, you can do homework after the class...otherwise you just continue at the next class.





Learning environment - you are with others who are trying to accomplish the same thing - learning to do something they were not able to do before. Being in a group helps you to learn from each other and keeps you motivated.





more info here:


http://www.artezan.com/artezan/learning/鈥?/a>





Decorative Painting and Art - online help


Helpful tips, essential techniques, and step-by-step demonstrations on decorative painting for artists of all levels of expertise.





Faux Painting Techniques


Instructions on faux techniques, such as sponging, rag rolling, masking, and combing, including surface preparation, the materials needed, and the techniques involved.





Tole or One-Stroke Brush Techniques


An illustrated explanation of how to do various one-stroke brush tole brush strokes.





Gilding


An illustrated example of gilding, turning an ordinary stone into a piece of 'gold'.





Fresco Painting


A summary (unfortunately not illustrated) of the main steps in painting a fresco, starting with giving the section of plaster some time to set.





Decorative Painting Recipes from Golden Paints


This collection of decorative painting recipes from Golden Paints includes an array of techniques and effects.





Tole Painting: Basic Brushstrokes Explained


A look at the various basic brushstrokes used in tole painting.





Tole Painting: How to Paint a Rose


Instructions on how to paint a two-color, tole rose.





links to above and more here:


http://painting.about.com/od/decorativep鈥?/a>





a ';Learn how to'; site here:


http://www.creativeevolution.net/school/鈥?/a>





a teaching studio here:


http://banyanstudios.net/