Tole & Decorative Painting
as defined by the Society of Decorative
Painters
Tole
Painting is the term historically used for decorative
painting on tin surfaces. Tole Painting was brought
to America by early settlers, especially those in New
England, and the Pennsylvania Germans. As the needs
changed, so did tole painting, with new surfaces and
techniques. This started the evolution of the art of
decorative painting. Decorative painting techniques
are a mixture of tole painting, fine art and home
decorating. It is described by the society of
Decorative Painters as a "diverse art form that
utilizes a variety of techniques to decorate both
functional and non-functional surfaces" The
surfaces limited only by the painter's imagination.
The
scope of contemporary painting is boundless,
incorporating styles and techniques from the past,
and adapting these trends and materials into the
present. Today, contemporary decorative includes many
early decorative painting skills such as stenciling,
bronzing, gold leafing, country painting, and faux
finishes and newer techniques such as glass, tile,
and fabric painting.
About Yankee Heritage Tole
Yankee
Heritage Tole Chapter was formed in 1979 and is an
affilliated chapter in the Society of Decorative
Painters. Membership in the YHT offers the
opportunity to be a part of an artistic group, and to
have access to meetings, seminars, and conventions
all relating to decorative painting. Members receive
the YHT newsletter Yankee Tole Crier which
contains interesting articles, local event
information and other items of interest.
Yankee Heritage Tole
Chapter
e-mail
address: contact@yankeeheritagetolechapter.com
