Johanna Parker's Delightful Christmas Folk Art

 

I just know that you'll be tickled by these adorable 

Christmas folk art creations by Johanna Parker!

Whether an ornament, figurine, bell, or perched atop a candy dish,
each papier mache character smiles with personality and vintage charm.
Shiny tinsel or a sweet dusting of glitter add a magical touch.

Along with rosy-cheeked snowmen and Santas, you'll find

other whimsical cuties like owls, mice, penguins and cats

to help you celebrate Christmas!

More of Johanna's work here:

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Lucy Levenson's Fabulous Fabric Folk Art Collages

I am totally in awe! The art of Lucy Levenson is amazing!

She designs lovely folk art collages using fabric and paper that's sewn and glued, 

then she paints details and adds finishing touches with stitches, beads and such.

Textile art with fascinating details and depth! 

Just feast your eyes on her marvelous works of art!

Lucy also makes fabrics for items such as aprons, tea towels,

or pillows like this adorable bride~

Keep up with Lucy here:

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Images used with direct permission from Lucy Levenson.

Pennsylvania German Fraktur Replications by Stephan Folk Art

Couple Under an Arbor, ca. 1800


"Fraktur" is a type of folk art that was popular among the Pennsylvania Germans 
in the mid 1700's through the mid 1800's. Rich in history, 
it was created by farmers and peasants to document important dates, 
and passed down through the generations. It featured Bible verses, poems, bookplates,
and commemorations of life's special events such as marriages, 
anniversaries, house blessings, births and baptisms.
Its decorative lettering was embellished with whimsical hearts, flowers, birds and angels.

After researching fraktur, Dennis Stephan became passionate about it and he set about using his 
artistic talents to replicate pieces, preserving and honoring this form of manuscript folk art.

Here are two examples of personalized fraktur which Dennis creates upon request,
and then a few of his hand-drawn replicas that I've selected to share with you.











Swan with Fish. ca. 1810, Pennsylvania.

Frederick II, King of Prussia, ca. 1770, in the manner of Johannes Mayer. Bucks Co., PA.

Vorschrift writing sample with birds and tulips.

Vase of Flowers, Southeastern Pennsylvania

Peafowl, Ca. 1791-1804, Engraver Artist - Pennsylvania

 See more at the Stephan Folk Art website.

Images used with direct permission from Dennis Stephan.