How can I make the Mexican folk art skeleton figures?
Q. I absolutely love Mexican folk art and I really want to know how to make the skeleton figures that have wire in them so they are bendable. Are they made with clay? If so, what kind, and where could I find that kind of clay? Thanks!
Asked by stillkickin242 - Fri Feb 13 15:44:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will love this website, it is a great site for Day of the Dead ideas. The figures are made of papier mache which is very easy to work with, you just wrap it around the wires. Good luck on your project. Here are some sites that will help with the PM: Paper Mache Paste Recipes - How to Paper Mache Find recipes for various paper mache pastes. Use the one that works best for you! familycrafts.about.com/cs / papermache/a/blpmpastes.h tm How To Paper Mache - Free Paper Mache Projects and Recipes Try your hand at paper mache. A great craft for everyone. Find recipes, project ideas, and helpful hints. familycrafts.about.com/cs / papermache/a/051500pm.htm
Answered by hickcrazy1 - Fri Feb 13 19:57:21 2009
Q. I absolutely love Mexican folk art and I really want to know how to make the skeleton figures that have wire in them so they are bendable. Are they made with clay? If so, what kind, and where could I find that kind of clay? Thanks!
Asked by stillkickin242 - Fri Feb 13 15:44:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You will love this website, it is a great site for Day of the Dead ideas. The figures are made of papier mache which is very easy to work with, you just wrap it around the wires. Good luck on your project. Here are some sites that will help with the PM: Paper Mache Paste Recipes - How to Paper Mache Find recipes for various paper mache pastes. Use the one that works best for you! familycrafts.about.com/cs / papermache/a/blpmpastes.h tm How To Paper Mache - Free Paper Mache Projects and Recipes Try your hand at paper mache. A great craft for everyone. Find recipes, project ideas, and helpful hints. familycrafts.about.com/cs / papermache/a/051500pm.htm
Answered by hickcrazy1 - Fri Feb 13 19:57:21 2009
What is folk art? Do I have to look a certain way to be taken seriously?
Q. I know that a lot of folk artist are from hick towns and some are even mentally slow. Do you think I would have to look a certain way to excell in the folk art world? A visual folk artist... really easy 10 points...
Asked by Kiana S - Tue Jul 15 11:54:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. All different people can produce art. Folk artist are people who weren't trained professionally. They intuitively produce woks of art.
Answered by Artsy Girl - Tue Jul 15 16:39:13 2008
Q. I know that a lot of folk artist are from hick towns and some are even mentally slow. Do you think I would have to look a certain way to excell in the folk art world? A visual folk artist... really easy 10 points...
Asked by Kiana S - Tue Jul 15 11:54:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. All different people can produce art. Folk artist are people who weren't trained professionally. They intuitively produce woks of art.
Answered by Artsy Girl - Tue Jul 15 16:39:13 2008
Can someone who is an art dealer tell me about my piece of folk art on ebay-a 5" wood carving of a woman?
Q. If you go on ebay, it's in Antiques,then "folk art', then'sculpted or carved', then between '1900-1949'. It is an old woman wearing a dress and an apron, with her hair in a bun, that was hand carved. I thought it might be Elijah Pierce's work, but after looking at his work it appears he did mostly 2D pieces. So really I have no clue. That's all I'm looking for - is some direction. Any help would be appreciated.
Asked by paulj0557-vacuum cleaner expert - Sat Aug 18 21:56:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. umm no i cant
Answered by Davyy - Sun Aug 19 14:27:09 2007
Q. If you go on ebay, it's in Antiques,then "folk art', then'sculpted or carved', then between '1900-1949'. It is an old woman wearing a dress and an apron, with her hair in a bun, that was hand carved. I thought it might be Elijah Pierce's work, but after looking at his work it appears he did mostly 2D pieces. So really I have no clue. That's all I'm looking for - is some direction. Any help would be appreciated.
Asked by paulj0557-vacuum cleaner expert - Sat Aug 18 21:56:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. umm no i cant
Answered by Davyy - Sun Aug 19 14:27:09 2007
how do i use folk art textile medium?
Q. I just bought a 2oz bottle of Folk Art Textile Medium 2232. The instructions tell me to "Mix 2 parts Medium to 1 part FolkArt Acrylic Paint." Does this mean for ever bottle of paint I use, i have to add 2 bottles of this textile medium? The ratio doesn't make sense. I wanted to ask around before actually attempting, this.
Asked by Ms.Manly - Sat Aug 15 18:04:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, if the paint is in 2oz bottles, or you can mix one bottle of medium to 1/2 oz. of paint, or 1/2 oz of medium to 1/4 oz. paint and so on. It's the suggested mix for screen printing i'm thinking but your can mix how ever you like based on your project.
Answered by HowUdoin' - Sat Aug 15 19:55:31 2009
Q. I just bought a 2oz bottle of Folk Art Textile Medium 2232. The instructions tell me to "Mix 2 parts Medium to 1 part FolkArt Acrylic Paint." Does this mean for ever bottle of paint I use, i have to add 2 bottles of this textile medium? The ratio doesn't make sense. I wanted to ask around before actually attempting, this.
Asked by Ms.Manly - Sat Aug 15 18:04:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, if the paint is in 2oz bottles, or you can mix one bottle of medium to 1/2 oz. of paint, or 1/2 oz of medium to 1/4 oz. paint and so on. It's the suggested mix for screen printing i'm thinking but your can mix how ever you like based on your project.
Answered by HowUdoin' - Sat Aug 15 19:55:31 2009
What are the characteristics of a folk art painting?
Q. and how can I become a folk painter? Any tips?
Asked by Black Diamond - Sun Jun 28 16:07:26 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Folk art is self taught art. To become a folk painter, just learn by your own mistakes, and don't take any classes.
Answered by That One Cartoonist - Sun Jun 28 16:16:36 2009
Q. and how can I become a folk painter? Any tips?
Asked by Black Diamond - Sun Jun 28 16:07:26 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Folk art is self taught art. To become a folk painter, just learn by your own mistakes, and don't take any classes.
Answered by That One Cartoonist - Sun Jun 28 16:16:36 2009
What is High Art and High culture in contrast with folk art lowbrow art and middle brow art?
Q. I cant find any information on High Art have a little sense what it is but i dont know what it is in detail please help!
Asked by Emilio Estevez - Sun Apr 5 14:05:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The difference is perhaps the amount of starch in your shirts
Answered by Paul D - Sun Apr 5 16:23:04 2009
Q. I cant find any information on High Art have a little sense what it is but i dont know what it is in detail please help!
Asked by Emilio Estevez - Sun Apr 5 14:05:00 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The difference is perhaps the amount of starch in your shirts
Answered by Paul D - Sun Apr 5 16:23:04 2009
What do you think about Mexican Folk Art?
Q. I'm trying to find out what is the perpective of the general public about this type of art.
Asked by maricio20 - Tue May 9 18:16:46 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I LOVE the color and the honesty of the subject matter.I am also intrigued by the particular mix that says "Spanish Inquisition/Aztec death cult. Don't get me wrong I am not into the macabre as a general rule. It just really interests me the way the natives incorporated the Catholicism of Spain into their traditional visual art. All of those Day of the Dead figures and the figures of the saints with their broken bodies and streaming tears. Even "insider art" like that of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo is just an educated, classically influenced morph of the same thing. Mexican folk art has a delightful vulgarity to it, the stylized shapes and symbols, the bright colors, the exuberance, the absolute honesty that is like Mexican food -… [cont.]
Answered by ckswife - Tue May 9 18:33:45 2006
Q. I'm trying to find out what is the perpective of the general public about this type of art.
Asked by maricio20 - Tue May 9 18:16:46 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I LOVE the color and the honesty of the subject matter.I am also intrigued by the particular mix that says "Spanish Inquisition/Aztec death cult. Don't get me wrong I am not into the macabre as a general rule. It just really interests me the way the natives incorporated the Catholicism of Spain into their traditional visual art. All of those Day of the Dead figures and the figures of the saints with their broken bodies and streaming tears. Even "insider art" like that of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo is just an educated, classically influenced morph of the same thing. Mexican folk art has a delightful vulgarity to it, the stylized shapes and symbols, the bright colors, the exuberance, the absolute honesty that is like Mexican food -… [cont.]
Answered by ckswife - Tue May 9 18:33:45 2006
How would one get a government grant to promote the art of Folk dancing?
Q. It seems many of our folk dancing groups are dying off due to lack of funds to promote. It would be a shame to see these art forms disappear
Asked by Ibredd - Mon Oct 6 20:17:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We havent seen many grants over the last 5 years. But there are "bond money" issues that are voted on by cities and states. They agree to provide financing for the "arts". You apply and they give you money. You would be expected to pay this back either by making money from the dancing or by performing at city and state ceremonies as a featured entertainer..
Answered by Ed Atun - Mon Oct 13 11:54:47 2008
Q. It seems many of our folk dancing groups are dying off due to lack of funds to promote. It would be a shame to see these art forms disappear
Asked by Ibredd - Mon Oct 6 20:17:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. We havent seen many grants over the last 5 years. But there are "bond money" issues that are voted on by cities and states. They agree to provide financing for the "arts". You apply and they give you money. You would be expected to pay this back either by making money from the dancing or by performing at city and state ceremonies as a featured entertainer..
Answered by Ed Atun - Mon Oct 13 11:54:47 2008
What is the decorative floral folk art painting style of the Czech Republic called?
Q. I'm referring to the type of painting that one would see on ceramic items, wooden decorative plates, and glassware. What would a person from the Czech Republic call it?
Asked by mandelbrotset - Sun Jun 11 14:12:57 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. zhostovo
Answered by suequek - Sun Jun 11 17:42:06 2006
Q. I'm referring to the type of painting that one would see on ceramic items, wooden decorative plates, and glassware. What would a person from the Czech Republic call it?
Asked by mandelbrotset - Sun Jun 11 14:12:57 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. zhostovo
Answered by suequek - Sun Jun 11 17:42:06 2006
Where can I get Day of the Dead folk art and decorations that actually come from Mexico?
Q. I've looked on Amazon and Ebay and wasn't impressed. I did find one site that I was happy with... Dos Mujeres ... but their selection is very minimum. I've found other sites but they are really expensive and don't look authentic enough. Thanks!
Asked by lonnie123 - Thu Sep 11 01:48:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Mexico
Answered by Danny H - Thu Sep 11 01:57:15 2008
Q. I've looked on Amazon and Ebay and wasn't impressed. I did find one site that I was happy with... Dos Mujeres ... but their selection is very minimum. I've found other sites but they are really expensive and don't look authentic enough. Thanks!
Asked by lonnie123 - Thu Sep 11 01:48:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Mexico
Answered by Danny H - Thu Sep 11 01:57:15 2008
What is the significance of the skeleton in Mexican folk art?
Q. What is the significance of the skeleton in Mexican folk art?
Asked by David C - Tue Sep 11 17:49:31 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day; Mexico's Independence Day is September 16 (dieciseis de septiembre in Spanish). About skeletons in Mexican folk art: It represents the dead. The Spanish in Mexico incorporated parts of the indigenous belief system into Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This is celebrated every year on All Hallow's Eve (Halloween), and All Soul's Eve; October 31st and November 1st, respectivly. More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years. A ritual the Spaniards… [cont.]
Answered by tsalagi_star - Tue Sep 11 18:11:11 2007
Q. What is the significance of the skeleton in Mexican folk art?
Asked by David C - Tue Sep 11 17:49:31 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day; Mexico's Independence Day is September 16 (dieciseis de septiembre in Spanish). About skeletons in Mexican folk art: It represents the dead. The Spanish in Mexico incorporated parts of the indigenous belief system into Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This is celebrated every year on All Hallow's Eve (Halloween), and All Soul's Eve; October 31st and November 1st, respectivly. More than 500 years ago, when the Spanish Conquistadors landed in what is now Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. It was a ritual the indigenous people had been practicing at least 3,000 years. A ritual the Spaniards… [cont.]
Answered by tsalagi_star - Tue Sep 11 18:11:11 2007
I'm looking to create a new picture.Where can i go to get some inspiration for my next folk art project?
Q. Looking for websites to give me ideas for my next pic.
Asked by Candy - Sat May 22 17:03:35 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Looking for websites to give me ideas for my next pic.
Asked by Candy - Sat May 22 17:03:35 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Can you use Folk Art Acrylic Paint on fabrics?
Q. I was just wondering because I ran out of my white fabric paint.
Asked by dreamcatcher13 - Mon Apr 19 19:33:15 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I was just wondering because I ran out of my white fabric paint.
Asked by dreamcatcher13 - Mon Apr 19 19:33:15 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Does anyone know a website where I get get folk art cheap?
Q. Does anyone know a website where I get get folk art cheap?
Asked by Jen - Sun Sep 30 04:44:34 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no such thing as cheap folk art.
Answered by saaanen - Sun Sep 30 16:04:15 2007
Q. Does anyone know a website where I get get folk art cheap?
Asked by Jen - Sun Sep 30 04:44:34 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no such thing as cheap folk art.
Answered by saaanen - Sun Sep 30 16:04:15 2007
There are 3 artists named James Cole. How do I find out which artist did my painting? I have asked art folk.
Q. My painting is of a young mother holding an infant in the doorway of her home. A small dog is tugging on the mother's skirt. Outside the door there is grass & trees.
Asked by engjet - Tue Jun 20 20:47:33 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Research may be your first step. Which James Cole's style might it be to produce that sort of painting? Which area of the country is it from? What little clues in the painting might give away one artist or the other? Is any of them still alive? Any relatives or descendants who might be contacted? Is the name a pseudonym? Just checking Yahoo, www.oceansbridge.com is a good site for researching painters. I didnt find a James Cole, but there is a Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of painting. Try everything
Answered by Who Knew? - Tue Jun 20 21:36:37 2006
Q. My painting is of a young mother holding an infant in the doorway of her home. A small dog is tugging on the mother's skirt. Outside the door there is grass & trees.
Asked by engjet - Tue Jun 20 20:47:33 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Research may be your first step. Which James Cole's style might it be to produce that sort of painting? Which area of the country is it from? What little clues in the painting might give away one artist or the other? Is any of them still alive? Any relatives or descendants who might be contacted? Is the name a pseudonym? Just checking Yahoo, www.oceansbridge.com is a good site for researching painters. I didnt find a James Cole, but there is a Thomas Cole of the Hudson River School of painting. Try everything
Answered by Who Knew? - Tue Jun 20 21:36:37 2006
why does my domain village folk art get redirected to american frame domain?
Q. why does my domain village folk art get redirected to american frame domain?
Asked by Kodiak Shores' mom - Mon Oct 20 13:15:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, Barb, for a start, your domain is "villagefolkart.com", not "village folk art," as you mentioned, nor "villagefolkart.org," etc. That domain record, maintained by your registrar, not your web host, points to a server, currently p4p.geo.vip.re4.yahoo.com (216.39.62.192), which is owned by Altavista Company. This is not what you want. Your registrar, who maintains the domain record that maps "villagefolkart.com" to a server address, is: ICANN Registrar:Melbourne it, LTD. D/B/A internet names worldwide created:2008-03-27 Expires:2009-03-27 Updated:2008-03-27 Registrar Status:clientTransferProh ibited If you have a proper web site (one you are paying for), your web hosting company can diagnose the problem and and tell you what to… [cont.]
Answered by noworryz - Wed Oct 22 16:29:59 2008
Q. why does my domain village folk art get redirected to american frame domain?
Asked by Kodiak Shores' mom - Mon Oct 20 13:15:29 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, Barb, for a start, your domain is "villagefolkart.com", not "village folk art," as you mentioned, nor "villagefolkart.org," etc. That domain record, maintained by your registrar, not your web host, points to a server, currently p4p.geo.vip.re4.yahoo.com (216.39.62.192), which is owned by Altavista Company. This is not what you want. Your registrar, who maintains the domain record that maps "villagefolkart.com" to a server address, is: ICANN Registrar:Melbourne it, LTD. D/B/A internet names worldwide created:2008-03-27 Expires:2009-03-27 Updated:2008-03-27 Registrar Status:clientTransferProh ibited If you have a proper web site (one you are paying for), your web hosting company can diagnose the problem and and tell you what to… [cont.]
Answered by noworryz - Wed Oct 22 16:29:59 2008
books or paintings of good folk art?
Q. like or plants and birds. like decorative.
Asked by chloe - Sun Jan 13 21:13:00 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For books on Folk Art, try your local library. I am sure that if they don't have any on hand at their particular site, they will gladly point you in the right direction or order them from another library for you.
Answered by prof610 - Mon Jan 14 01:52:42 2008
Q. like or plants and birds. like decorative.
Asked by chloe - Sun Jan 13 21:13:00 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. For books on Folk Art, try your local library. I am sure that if they don't have any on hand at their particular site, they will gladly point you in the right direction or order them from another library for you.
Answered by prof610 - Mon Jan 14 01:52:42 2008
where is a good website to look up a research paper on early american folk art?
Q. where is a good website to look up a research paper on early american folk art?
Asked by codie - Sun Feb 8 20:54:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should be careful when using websites as there is a lot of rubbish about that particular subject nowadays. You would be better to look at journals which specialise in art, folklore and related issues. Journals are much more likely to get you correct reliable information written by respectable people, and not just the nut job down the road who wants a bit of money! Good Luck!
Answered by gothical_wishes - Sun Feb 8 20:59:20 2009
Q. where is a good website to look up a research paper on early american folk art?
Asked by codie - Sun Feb 8 20:54:18 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should be careful when using websites as there is a lot of rubbish about that particular subject nowadays. You would be better to look at journals which specialise in art, folklore and related issues. Journals are much more likely to get you correct reliable information written by respectable people, and not just the nut job down the road who wants a bit of money! Good Luck!
Answered by gothical_wishes - Sun Feb 8 20:59:20 2009
Ideas for a Folk Art Fish made out of garbage and junk?
Q. For my art class, I have to make a fish out of garbage and junk! The only thing she said was use bottle caps and junk to make a fish! I can't think of any other things; or how to decorate or design the fish! I don't even know what garbage folkart fish thing is! Just come up with ideas or pictures of easy fish that would be good to make out of garbage! and list garbage like: - bottle caps - coke cans - can tabs - etc? Please help me! Im stumped! :(
Asked by person - Mon Aug 24 23:40:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the metal look of the junk will help create shiny fish. does it have to be 3D? if not, check the art work of El Anatsue. he created amazing art out of cans. looks like tapestry.
Answered by dragon - Tue Aug 25 08:30:53 2009
Q. For my art class, I have to make a fish out of garbage and junk! The only thing she said was use bottle caps and junk to make a fish! I can't think of any other things; or how to decorate or design the fish! I don't even know what garbage folkart fish thing is! Just come up with ideas or pictures of easy fish that would be good to make out of garbage! and list garbage like: - bottle caps - coke cans - can tabs - etc? Please help me! Im stumped! :(
Asked by person - Mon Aug 24 23:40:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the metal look of the junk will help create shiny fish. does it have to be 3D? if not, check the art work of El Anatsue. he created amazing art out of cans. looks like tapestry.
Answered by dragon - Tue Aug 25 08:30:53 2009
What is the name of this piece of folk art, and who created it?
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Asked by nick s - Fri Dec 15 14:48:04 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anyone can draw skeletons, but the father of all these was the Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posadas Here is more about him.
Answered by Richard E - Fri Dec 15 15:00:03 2006
Q.
Asked by nick s - Fri Dec 15 14:48:04 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anyone can draw skeletons, but the father of all these was the Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posadas Here is more about him.
Answered by Richard E - Fri Dec 15 15:00:03 2006
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