The beautiful art of Norwegian Rosemaling with step-by-step instructions by world renowned Norwegian Rosemaler, Sigmund Aarseth. The book covers classic design characteristics of Norwegian Rosemaling, traditional color use and placement, how to background wooden pieces so they are historically accurate, information about brushes and stroke work and Sigmund's painting methods. There are 64 color pages of illustrations of Sigmund's paintings and color examples of historical Rosemaling. This book is a great reference for Folk Art painters and teachers. It is an indispensable guide for students and admirers of Norwegian Rosemaling, Telemark Style.

Aarseth's Rosemaling Design

Edwards, Diane

Aarseth, Sigmund

Nordic Arts

Traditional decorative arts meet contemporary living in the Scandinavian interiors of Sigmund Aarseth. 
‘Painted Rooms’ presents an impressive variety of beautifully painted interiors, from colorful traditional Norwegian farmhouses to exciting commercial interiors. The book shows the innovation, experimentation and individuality which has always been an important part of the Norwegian psyche. It also documents a renewed demand for colorful, decorated rooms in Norway. 
The broad range of styles and techniques featured in this book makes it a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in interiors, decorative arts or Scandinavian lifestyles and traditions. It is also an indispensable reference book for decorative artists, interior designers and crafts people of any discipline. 
Contains more than 200 color photographs by Gudmund Aarseth

Painted Rooms: Scandinavian Interiors by Sigmund Aarseth

Arts & Photography

Aarseth, Gudmund

History & Criticism

This wonderful book of Swedish Folkart is 88 pages, 62 color with coverage of all the major styles of Swedish Folk Art from 1750 to 1900. Included are 32 projects with photos of antique pieces and pages of basic kurbits and floral forms with strokework by author. Paint used was acrylic gouache for ease in painting. Good information for beginners to advanced students of folk art painting.

Swedish Folk Art: Floral and Kurbits Designs

Diane Edwards

Beautiful Norwegian Rosemaling artwork designs and sample patterns by Vesterheim Gold Medalist, Marlys Hammer.

Marlys Hammer, Painting in the Telemark Style

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Aarseth's Rosemaling Design

Painted Rooms: Scandinavian Interiors by Sigmund Aarseth

Swedish Folk Art: Floral and Kurbits Designs

Swedish Folk Art: Floral and Kurbits Designs

Marlys Hammer, Painting in the Telemark Style