| Early American Folk Art Paintings by Robert J. Arsenault www.earlyamericanfolkartpaintings.com |
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Welcome to my Website!
About the Artist:
As a self taught artist I have always been fascinated by Early American history including the "folk
art" style of painting that went along with it. I have studied the styles of many famous, as well as
not so famous, artists that painted during that very important period of our great country's
beginning.
I live in Connecticut with my wife Joan and our three dogs. We live in a home built Circa 1740 that
was originally owned by a prominent participant in the American Revolution named Capt. Moses
Forbes. We have painstakingly restored our home to be period correct. So as you can tell, I have a
true passion and appreciation for the early American way of life. My art work has become an
extension of that passion!
Two of our favorite places to visit in recent years are Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and Old
Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, Massachusettes. They both have given me inspiration and
influenced by painting style.
- All my original works are oil on stretched canvas.
PROFESSIONAL PAPER PRINTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
- Your painting will be carefully packed and insured, and it will arrive ready for framing!
FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA (except Alaska and Hawaii)
For shipping costs outside the lower 48 states please contact us.
What are Folk Art Portraits:
The best way to describe folk art is to say it is art crafted by people of a local area that depicts the
everyday life and times they shared. Most folk artists started out as decorators of furniture.
Their styles were unique and eventually, over time, became recognizable to the area citizens.
Traditional art, in contrast, was produced by an accomplished painter whose personality or
life was depicted in the piece. Folk art portraits were not created by a named artist but by ordinary
people.
The items they decorated were used everyday. They were created to make the simple life more
enjoyable. The people who created them would never have dreamed of selling them.
The items were passed out to family and friends. There was no price tag. Most now famous folk
artists and folk art painters only became famous well after their death.
The tradition of, and interest in, folk art continues to this day. There are festivals and fairs all
across the country exhibiting the folk art work of different regions. Most of the Folk Art Paintings
created today are a reflection of times past. Colors are bold, brush strokes were broad, most facial
expressions appeared flat, and some features and items seem out of proportion.
Folk art paintings and portraits of children normally contain props. These props are representative
of items or animals that the children of the era played with on a daily basis.
In summary, folk art is a reflection of the history of America. Every piece of art created by me is
an attempt to portray a part of the heritage of the United States.
Thank you for visiting!
Please come by often to check for updates!
Paypal accepted
For questions on artwork or ordering, please contact me at:
EARLYAMERICANFOLKARTPAINTINGS@YAHOO.COM
OR
RJACE52@YAHOO.COM
About the Artist:
As a self taught artist I have always been fascinated by Early American history including the "folk
art" style of painting that went along with it. I have studied the styles of many famous, as well as
not so famous, artists that painted during that very important period of our great country's
beginning.
I live in Connecticut with my wife Joan and our three dogs. We live in a home built Circa 1740 that
was originally owned by a prominent participant in the American Revolution named Capt. Moses
Forbes. We have painstakingly restored our home to be period correct. So as you can tell, I have a
true passion and appreciation for the early American way of life. My art work has become an
extension of that passion!
Two of our favorite places to visit in recent years are Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and Old
Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, Massachusettes. They both have given me inspiration and
influenced by painting style.
- All my original works are oil on stretched canvas.
PROFESSIONAL PAPER PRINTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
- Your painting will be carefully packed and insured, and it will arrive ready for framing!
FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA (except Alaska and Hawaii)
For shipping costs outside the lower 48 states please contact us.
What are Folk Art Portraits:
The best way to describe folk art is to say it is art crafted by people of a local area that depicts the
everyday life and times they shared. Most folk artists started out as decorators of furniture.
Their styles were unique and eventually, over time, became recognizable to the area citizens.
Traditional art, in contrast, was produced by an accomplished painter whose personality or
life was depicted in the piece. Folk art portraits were not created by a named artist but by ordinary
people.
The items they decorated were used everyday. They were created to make the simple life more
enjoyable. The people who created them would never have dreamed of selling them.
The items were passed out to family and friends. There was no price tag. Most now famous folk
artists and folk art painters only became famous well after their death.
The tradition of, and interest in, folk art continues to this day. There are festivals and fairs all
across the country exhibiting the folk art work of different regions. Most of the Folk Art Paintings
created today are a reflection of times past. Colors are bold, brush strokes were broad, most facial
expressions appeared flat, and some features and items seem out of proportion.
Folk art paintings and portraits of children normally contain props. These props are representative
of items or animals that the children of the era played with on a daily basis.
In summary, folk art is a reflection of the history of America. Every piece of art created by me is
an attempt to portray a part of the heritage of the United States.
Thank you for visiting!
Please come by often to check for updates!
Paypal accepted
For questions on artwork or ordering, please contact me at:
EARLYAMERICANFOLKARTPAINTINGS@YAHOO.COM
OR
RJACE52@YAHOO.COM
All images depicted are the sole property of Robert J. Arsenault & Early American Folk Art Paintings.
They are not to be used , reproduced, or copied in anyway without prior consent.
They are not to be used , reproduced, or copied in anyway without prior consent.
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