Tess Newall
Acclaimed artist and set designer
An Introduction to Decorative Painting
KEY PATTERNS AND MOTIFS - PART 1 - OBSERVING PATTERNS
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14:21
Brush handling and mark-making
09:13
Key Patterns and Motifs - Part 1 - Observing patterns
12:25
Key patterns and motifs - Part 2 - Creating simple motifs
14:42
Key patterns and motifs - Part 3 - Adding detail to botanical motifs
14:33
Key patterns and motifs - Part 4 - Combining motifs in a flower garland
20:20
Stencilling
15:23
Creating patterns with masking tape and templates
12:08
Creating a colour wash - Part 1 - A wall wash
04:48
Creating a colour wash - Part 2 - A furniture wash
08:26
A Swedish-inspired painted sideboard - Part 1 - Creating a moodboard
06:17
A Swedish-inspired painted sideboard - Part 2 - Composition and design
10:13
A Swedish-inspired painted sideboard - Part 3 - Painting a practice panel
25:19
A Swedish-inspired painted sideboard - Part 4 - Painting the sideboard
Key Patterns and Motifs - Part 1 - Observing patterns
Patterns are central to decorative painting, so it’s very good practice to make a conscious effort to start noticing and observing the different patterns all around you. Tess suggests where to look and encourages you to seek inspiration from your everyday surroundings.
