TO THE KAWARTHA GUILD OF FOLK PAINTERS

THE DEFINITION OF FOLK ART

The Society of Decorative Painters defines decorative painting (folk art)as a diverse art form that utilizes a variety of techniques and media to decorate functional and nonfunctional surfaces.

Contemporary decorative painting (folk art) is a teachable art form because of the systematic method that is employed. The use of either predrawn or freehand designs allows a high degree of success without academic training or inherent drawing ability. Approached with creativity, disipline and craftsmanship, contemporary decorative painting offers opportunnities for artistic self-expression and creative satisfaction.