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ENAMEL
artist’s sketch
In 1980 Margit Hartl walked into her town’s library to look at a collection of painted items. Never before had she seen a decorated peach basket. Then she saw a cut and pierce technique lampshade and discovered theorem art, styles totally new to her. She had a friend who collected fine art, and when she saw a new abstract piece of art in his office, Margit asked what made him purchase it. He answered, “It startled my mind and I just had to have it.” That is what happened to her when she saw the collection of painted items in the library. She just had to have it!
Over the years, Margit has had much fun since her first encounter with decorative painting. She combined her
fine art background with decorative art, had the pleasure to study with many fine teachers, and has taught at every Conference at least once in the USA. Now, she hopes her Ornamental Showcase will give you something to think about. Her friend paid $40,000 for his abstract mind startler. In the case of this design in her favorite painting magazine, The Decorative Painter, the price is right. Contact Margit by email at margithartl@atlanticbb.net, or visit her website at www.artbymargithartl.com.
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Designs are 40% of original. Enlarge 250% for actual size.
For a free design at actual size, affix two first-class stamps to a #10 SASE and send to:
The Decorative Painter
Attn: ORNAMENTAL SHOWCASE ISSUE 3 - 2016
1220 E. First St., Wichita, KS 67214-3907. Allow four weeks for delivery.
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