Decorative Painting has been described as an art form with teachable painting techniques that anyone can learn... so anyone can learn to paint and become an artist. You will also hear it referred to as 'tole painting', but it is so much more.

I'd been a crafter and diy'er all of my life. In 1979, I began learning the techniques of decorative painting... almost 40 years ago! It was a life changing experience for me since I had always wanted to paint, but didn't quite know where to start. For me, Decorative Painting has opened so many avenues of opportunity and I've made painting friends around the world through the internet.

One key feature of decorative painting is you don't need to be able to draw because there are 100's of designers who will do that part for you. By 1985 I became one of those designers, creating my own project patterns for others to paint. My style ranges from whimsical humor to more realistic designs. There is so much variety in today's decorative painting, you will never get bored!

So let me assure you that you too can learn to paint! Learn a few painting techniques, choose a pattern you like and get started. The painting pattern will include:

* colored photo(s) of the finished design
* a supply list with paint colors, brushes, and other supplies you will need
* a line drawing to trace
* step-by-step text instructions
* and sometimes step-by-step illustrations or access to videos

With decorative painting, you can enhance your environment, create beautiful gifts, and make long lasting friendships with the warm-hearted folks in our painting community. Get started today!