Theorem Painting is an early American Decorative Technique that dates back to the first half of the 19th century. The word Theorem suggests, according to Webster’s New World Dictionary, "an expression of relations in an equation or formula." WHEW!What this means is that a series of stencils are used, maybe 5 or 6 to create one painting. The stencils are layered on to one another as you go along. Oil paints are commonly used and it done on velvet. I also use the technique to paint note cards.
This technique was popular among women of all ages during the early 1800’s. Its primary attraction, then, as today, is the fact that it enabled the average non-professional artist to create acceptable art-forms for their own use.
Although Theorem Painting has had a long history on both sides of the Atlantic, it has remained some what obscure and antiquated. Except for sporadic revivals, this art form has never reached its fullest potential. This is largely due due to the scarcity of published pattern material. Thus, this technique has only flourished locally, mostly in New England ,New York , Pennsylvania where the techniques have passed from generation to generation and from teacher to student. Most of the design material lean toward the primitive side, many copying the old patterns. As a result Theorem Painting has generally been classified as a colonial period craft or art-form
I started theorem painting over 20 years ago in the basement of a 82 year old women's home. Who I adored and new the craft well. Below is a theorem on tea stained velvet and a couple on note cards. Stop by the shop and see what you think.
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