American folk art

An annual tradition continues at American Folk Art & Framing (AFA) with Sharing the Joy, an exhibition of work from the gallery’s 30 artists, running through Thursday, December 30. "... The artists represented at American Folk Art consistently create glorious, thoughtful pieces you will be excited to share," says gallery owner Betsey-Rose Weiss.

Appliqued friendship quilt constructed of 39 blocks, eleven containing signatures: Ruth and Olive Avery; N.J. Elmore; Alvina C. Rusco; Mrs. Eldad Miller; Emma C. Todd; …

Tavern, pub, and coffee shop signs today come in many different shapes and sizes and usually hang on recognizable objects that are more or less

Doug Frati was born in Maine in 1954. His youth was spent growing up in a small rural town located on the banks of the Sebasticook River. “My grandmother had an old farm there, built by her grandfather, she lived alone and worked in the woolen mills. Her barn was full of cows, chickens, sheep, … Continue reading "Doug Frati"

I just love painting folk art! So fun and whimsical

This form of folk art from 17th- and 18th-century Pennsylvania was designed for private, domestic pleasures.

This print uses industrious squirrels gathering acorns to illustrate the verse: Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.I can frame this paper print in a 1-inch frame, painted or hand-grained in your choice of colors.$55.

National Gallery of Art

This 8"x10" self-published limited edition print of a tiger cat looking at a bird on its back can be framed in a 2" flat frame in the color and finish of your choosing. Or it can be set in a double-beveled frame with the Biblical verse "And lead us not into temptation" around the frame.$65.00 framed without lettering$75.00 framed with lettering