Designer's Notebook See how three top designers turn today's hottest trends into custom-painted home accents.
By Anne Hevener
Floral Chic Create an embellished accent table that's cottage cozy.
By Trudy Beard
Ooh La La Stenciled scrolls and painted florals produce a French country effect.
By Mary Wiseman
Fresh Fruit Aged red and gold on a folk style fruit bowl reflect the sun-kissed colors of Tuscany.
By Andy B. Jones
Summer Festivities Red, White & Bear Get festive with four flag-waving bear "stamps."
By Deb Malewski
In a Summer Garden Luminous Lily A vibrant stargazer lily adds an elegant touch to a candle votive.
By Bonnie J. Frederico
Tyger Burning Bright Hone your strokework skills by painting dramatic tiger lilies.
By Maureen McNaughton
Kitchen Classics Time for Tea Host a summer tea party to show off a stunning still life on a tea bag box.
By Deanne Fortnam
Nature's Best Bottoms Up! Three fuzzy ducklings are a darling addition to a metal watering can.
By Peggy Harris
Down By the Old Mill Stream Paint a country landscape with a soft, painterly touch.
By Dorothy Dent
Columns Tips & Techniques The complete guide to varnishing.
By Doxie Keller
One-Day Decorator Create a fun, whimsical wall with quick, easy dots and ducks.
By Donna Dewberry
Product Spotlight Paint no-fail, no-fuss berries and more with Berry Makers.
By Anne Hunter
Step By Step—Oils Paint a hummingbird in flight.
By Sherry C. Nelson
Step By Step—Acrylics Paint gorgeous grapes.
By Deanne Fortnam
Departments Editor's Note
The Painting Doctor
Brush Talk
Painter's Potpourri
How-To Help Double-Loading
Spattering
Washing Color
Dry-Brushing
Comma Stroke
Painting Fur With an Aqualon Wisp Brush
Back-to-Back Floats
Floating Color
Strokework Strategies
