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About the Artist
 Shoreview
resident Barbara K. Mednick has been a decorative folk art painter for
more than 20 years using acrylics on wood, clay, paper, glass and fabrics. Her original hand
painted designs are inspired by nature; with flowers, fruits, pine cones and
ladybugs among her favorite subjects. You can find the hand-painted cards,
bookmarks and flower pots she creates at local art galleries and flower shops.
She also enjoys giving them as gifts to her family and friends. Barb
has a love of art and constantly strives to improve her painting and stroke
techniques.
What is Decorative Painting
Decorative folk art painting, which has its roots in Europe, combines both
traditional strokework folk art and the new techniques of bold painting and
blending. In America, the European folk art traditions were adapted and
practiced by the European settlers, particularly in Pennsylvania, where the
German painting tradition that followed became known as Pennsylvania Dutch (or
more correctly, Deutsch). As a leisure painting pursuit, decorative folk art
painting is now an established genre worldwide.
Unique
Each piece is carefully painted by hand
and makes a unique gift for family, friends, teachers or co-workers and
colleagues! Each
design is skillfully created with a brush and Barbara’s imagination — not a
stencil or stamp. Barbara has had formal training in decorative painting
techniques and constantly strives to improve her skill level and incorporate new
techniques.
Designs can be customized to your needs or you can choose from one of the
many current designs featured on the website to be applied on wood, paper,
clay or glass. You can specify color schemes and/or consult with Barbara about the
desired look or color scheme you would like painted. Designs can be painted on
wood plaques and boxes, flower pots, bookmarks, note cards, glass and fabric.
Customized Designs
Unique designs can be created for a specific purpose or special event. Or, a
customized design can be developed to complement a corporate or organization
logo. For example, Barbara painted:
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Special hand-painted gift bags for a special fundraising event for a
local organization.
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A customized pink and white
rose bud design on a wood birdcage for use at a wedding.
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A customized note card
design to complement a businessperson’s
corporate identity.
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A special laminated bookmark that matches the pine
cone theme at “Cove Point Lodge”, a rustic lodge on Minnesota’s north shore.
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Brushworks "Expressions" note cards - emotive
sayings and artwork combined together to create a truly special expression. Click
here!
Contact Information
- Electronic mail
- General Information:
bmednick@bkmconsulting.com
- Sales and Ordering:
bmednick@bkmconsulting.com
Webmaster:
pmednick@bkmconsulting.com
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