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Folk art paintings span a wide range of eras and styles, and include portaits, landscapes, still lifes, miniatures, and many other forms. Although most folk art was not created for commercial purposes, many early American folk artists did make a living through their painting, especially portait painting.
Various articles on what and how to collect have stressed the importance of broadening one's interest. "Remember," … [more]
The start of a collection always seems surprising in retrospect. My collecting began because, over a sofa in our Co… [more]
With interest focusing today on plans for world peace, it seems timely to juxtapose three remarkable versions of th… [more]
My first book, "Tramp Art, One Notch at a Time", was self-published in 1998. At the time we started to do the book,… [more]
The American Folk Art Museum's website showcases current and past exhibitions along with their permanent collection… [read review or visit site]
This blog combines American primitive folk art, vintage vernacular photography, outsider art, and other interesting… [read review or visit site]
A modern look at folk and outsider art with a focus on what people are doing to keep these traditions alive. The si… [read review or visit site]
Whether you call them Bottle Whimseys, Whimsey Bottles, Puzzle Bottles, or Whimsies, this site showcases great folk… [read review or visit site]
The Index of American Design project (1935-1942) was an effort to catalog American decorative arts objects from the… [read review or visit site]
A stunning collection of 162 images of stoveburners, those corroded cast iron elements that power stoves, broilers,… [read review or visit site]
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