THE PAINTING RAG  

July/August 2008

"Summer Issue"

THE PAINTING RAG is a hard-copy newspaper created by Decorative Artists to provide information and fun articles about Decorative Painting. 

It is distributed through subscription and through the businesses that Sponsor the paper (see our distribution page.)

This website is a companion to the newspaper and will provide additional information such as where to find classes, where the current issue is being distributed, and downloadable photos of the free design project found in the newspaper.  Enjoy our paper & our website.
 

FEATURED IN OUR SUMMER ISSUE:

* ARTIST OUTLINE - Maria Grimanis......Maria has first-hand experience and knowledge of the decorative painting industry and she likes to share her knowledge with others.....(to read more pick up the July/August issue)

* HIGHLIGHTED STUDIO - Hattie D's ........Cindy feels that too many of the younger women, that are raising children won't make the time to do something for themselves and as she looks back she wishes she had started painting much earlier in life..... (to read more pick up the July/August issue)

* FREE DESIGN - Proud American

* TRENDS - Personalize It - We have all been smitten with meaningful words and the pride of our own names, but the truth is that it isn't a new fad, name recognition has been important throughout the centuries..... 

* BEGINNERS CORNER - Extra! Extra! Read all about .... Conventions - ....I thought I would chat with some painting buddies and share some insight as to why we attend painting conventions... our personal heartfelt thoughts........

*ROBIN FRISELLA - Pastel Artist ......when I saw what Robin could do with a few pieces of chalk, I was astonished.....

Pick up a copy of the July/August issue to read these stories and more.