This style of art is very much about brush stroke techniques, which lends itself perfectly to being a teachable art, regardless of your experience. The style is more representative of a subject rather than an exact likeness and is not limited to being just floral.
Here in the UK probably the most well known of this style of folk art would be Castles and Roses popular on canal boats. The one shown has been painted on a cast iron water pump.
Styles from other countries include Rosemaling, Hinderloopen among others. The British Association of Decorative and Folk Arts (BADFA) have some basic explanations of them – click here to be taken to their site.
When I paint in a particular style I’ll try and remember to post some interesting facts or information about it.
Vanessa R Cooper CDA 