Autorentext

Sandra Hutter is a surface pattern designer and illustrator based in Vienna, Austria. For the past seven years, she has been running her own business and specializes in creating cheerful artwork in bold and vibrant colors for the things people love in their everyday lives. Her art has been featured on a wide range of products by companies around the world.

Klappentext

Add your own unique twist to the timeless folk art style with this modern, step-by-step drawing guide.

In Modern Folk Art, popular surface pattern designer and illustrator Sandra Hutter guides you through 75 easy-to-follow tutorials for drawing beloved folk art motifs. Along with vibrant illustrations, this charming book provides simple instructions for creating your own folk art, from tools, techniques, and color palettes to getting creative when adding details, patterns, and designs. Learn how to draw a variety of popular folk art illustrations in the chapters of:

• Florals & Botanicals
• Fruits, Veggies & Snacks
• Friendly Creatures
• Everyday Objects
• Holidays
• Lettering
  Enjoy encouraging tips with every tutorial on how to be bold with your creativity! The key to captivating folk art is adding color and details to make your creations stand out.

Modern Folk Art is a fun and fresh take on this timeless art style. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a novice, you’ll feel your creativity blossom with this comprehensive guide to the cheerful world of folk art.

Inhalt

Introduction
My Story
How to Use This Book
Drawing Techniques
Using Color
Creativity, Mistakes and Play

Florals & Botanicals
Tulip
Sunflower
Daisy
Line Art Flower
Dandelions
Palm Tree
Potted Cactus
Mushroom
Mushroom Cluster
Hanging Plant
Hanging Vines
Flower Meadow
Sunset Flower
Crown Flower

Fruit, Veggies & Snacks
Apple
Lemon
Papaya
Cherries
Strawberries
Tomatores
Popsicle
Bubble Tea
Cupcake
Cake

Friendly Creatures
Butterfly
Moth
Beetle
Lady Bug
Folk Art Bird
Peace Bird
Hummingbird
Toucan
Cute Bird
Snake
Cat
Dachshund
Poodle
Bunny
Chicken
Sheep
Bear
Fish
Lobster

Everyday Objects
Roller Skate
Mug
Teacup
Teapot
Flower Vase
Watering Can
Bow
Candle
Sun
Weather

Holidays
Christmas Tree
Gift Boxes
Ugly Christmas Sweater
Christmas Ornament
Bell Ornament
Santa Claus
Thanksgiving Gourds
Jack-o'-Lantern
Witchy Ghost
Cute Monster
Valentine's Love Birds

Lettering
Floral-Decorated Letters
Letters Wrapped with Vines
Collage-Style Letters
Patchwork Letters
C as a Cat
R as a Rabbit
E as an Elephant
A as an Alligator
T as a Tiger

Bring Your Art to Life
Mix & Match
Make It Yours
Creative Applications
Acknowledgments
About the Author