I like to introduce you to a talented artist from South Africa, Lesley Cornwell. She is a self-taught artist and loves Bauernmalerei. What I like on her painting is that you can see and feel how cheerful and energetic her painting is, it flows very wonderfully. Also I think it is a very good example that Bauernmalerei style has it’s flair from the simplicity, a stylized representation of natures flowers.

Lesley does custom paintings for commercial and residential clients.

If you like to contact the artist   lesleyccornwell@gmail.com

In this month (June) newsletter I also have prepared a free pattern for you. It is a very traditional folk art motif which comes in many variations. It's not only used for painting, ... in wood carvings, quilts etc. ... plays the Tree of Life an important part of the many folk art designs and he also can be found in many cultures throughout the globe.

With the free Tree of Life painting I have included a short painting instruction and a drawing, you can easily adjust it to the size you need.

I hope you will enjoy painting it.

Click on link for the Tree of Life