John Sliney Pattern Reviews
A Brush with the Past

All American Ewe

Time with Ewe

Sam to the Rescue

Oh, Country Moon

Country Blessings

Wings and Hearts

Country Topiary

There is a patriotic sheep if I ever saw one!

All American Ewe by John Sliney is a whimsical piece of Americana folk art.  This arched box features a very wooly ewe standing on a hill in the style of an American flag.  The lower portion of the box features two toned red houses on either side of a willow tree.  I think this would look wonderful in my house, so John please send it over. <grin>

This pattern is great for the beginning painter with a little painting experience.  Actually, any painting level can paint John's designs.  This pattern is full of techniques you may not have tried before.  I love painting primitives or New England style folk art, give this one a try.

This pattern is $8.00 plus 10% shipping.  This pattern has 1 supply list page, 2 pages of detailed instructions, a full size line drawing and 1 full color photo.  The surface is a wood arched frame with box.  The surface source is listed in the pattern packet.  I'm not sure how large this is, but looking at the line drawing, it is a good sized surface.

The overall colors are toned red, white and blue.   The painting techniques used in this design are: antiquing, basecoat, wash, dry brush, float, line work and stippling. This is a fun packet, add it to your collection today.

If you have any questions, please e-mail John at: folkartjs@yahoo.com

Ewe can paint these, night and day!

Time with Ewe is two patterns in one packet.  You get a sheep for the daytime and for the nighttime.  These are painted on wood frames with inserts.  The colors are toned and muted, just perfect for your country or New England home.

All painting levels will enjoy painting these frames.  So, if you are a beginner or an advanced painter, I know you will love painting these ewes.

This pattern is $9.00 plus 10% shipping.  This pattern has 2 pages of detailed instructions, a full size line drawing and three full color photos.  There is also a complete supply list for paints, brushes and miscellaneous items needed to complete the design.  The frame source is listed in the packets.

The overall colors are toned whites, browns, greens and yellows.   The painting techniques used in this design are: antiquing, basecoat, wash, dry brush, float, line work and stippling.  Two of the color photos are a close up of the each frame.   You will easily see where these techniques have been used.  This is another wonderful pattern packet and you love adding it to your collection.

If you have any questions, please e-mail John at: folkartjs@yahoo.com

Add this whimsical Uncle Sam to your Patriotic Collection

Sam to the rescue is another charming pattern packet by John.  This one depicts Uncle Sam to the rescue.  You may have a different view, but it looks to me as if Uncle Sam is flying through the night with the flame of liberty and freedom.  Maybe he flies all over the country to shine the light of freedom over all of us.  What do you think he's doing?  Be sure to read John view about Sam in this pattern.

I always promote John's patterns for beginners, but in reality, any painting level will enjoy painting this pattern.  John's Americana primitive are really fun to try.

This pattern is $8.00 plus 10% shipping.  This pattern has 2 pages of detailed instructions, a full size line drawing and two full color photos.  There is also a complete supply list for paints, brushes and miscellaneous items needed to complete the design.  The surface is a rusty tin pocket.  The pattern size is 12 1/2" across (bigger than you thought? Me too).  The source for the rusty tin pocket is listed in pattern packet.

The overall colors are toned red, white and blue.   The painting techniques used in this design are: basecoat, wash, dry brush, float, dot, line work and stippling.  One of the color photos is a close up of the painted design.   You will easily see where these techniques have been used.  This is a very good pattern packet and you love adding it to your collection.

If you have any questions, please e-mail John at: folkartjs@yahoo.com

A touch of country adds charm to this wooden shelf

Oh, Country Moon is a charming scene, of a country barn and it's silo, on a green grassy hill.  If you look closely,  you can see the moon, contentedly sleeping as the nighttime rolls along.   It looks great on the little wooden shelf.  The pattern is versatile, so you will be able to paint it on other surfaces - boxes, trunks, etc.

John's style of painting is primitive - which means limited highlighting and shading.  This is a wonderful pattern for beginners, and of course, anyone who loves to paint primitives.

This pattern is $7.00 plus 10% shipping.  This pattern has 2 pages of detailed instructions, a full size line drawing and two full color photos.  There is also a complete supply list for paints, brushes and miscellaneous items needed to complete the design.  The size of the shelf is 10" x 6"w x 6"d.  The pattern size is 10" high.  The country wood shelf is available directly from John.

The overall colors are toned green, blue and white.   The painting techniques used in this design are: basecoat, dry brush, float, line work and stippling.  One of the color photos is a close up of the painted design.   You will easily see where these techniques have been used.

I know you will enjoy painting this sweet, little piece.  If you have any questions, please e-mail John at: mailto:folkartjs@yahoo.com

You'll love this sweet angel of liberty

Here is a fun design to add to your Americana decor.   If you don't have patriotic colors in your home, you can display her for the 4th of July and all the National holidays.  If you were wondering, her little scrolled sign reads "God Bless America"

John's style of painting is primitive - which means limited highlighting and shading.  This is a wonderful pattern for beginners, for painters who love angels and anyone wanting to paint a relaxing and quick project.

This pattern is $6.00 plus 10% shipping.  Included are 2 pages of detailed instructions, a full size line drawing (which takes up 3 pages of paper) and two full color photos.  There is also a complete supply list for paints, brushes and miscellaneous items needed to complete the design.  The size of the angel is 24"L x 9"H.  The pattern size is the same dimension as the wood.  The angel on base wood is available directly from John.

The overall colors are toned red, white and blue.   The painting techniques used in this design are: basecoat,  float, wash and antiquing.  One of the color photos is a close up of the angels head and hair with some wing.  You will easily see where these techniques have been used.  Don't worry about painting her hair, John gives good instructions and there are no face details to paint.

I hope you get a chance to paint this angel.   If you have any questions, please e-mail John at: folkartjs@yahoo.com

Give this planter box to someone you love, including yourself

I apologize for the scan not being more clear (I need a new scanner!).  But believe me, the photo you get with the pattern, Wings and Hearts,  is very clear and the colors are vibrant.  I enjoy looking at the design - it's very charming and unique from the usual tole projects we paint.

This pattern is a primitive style, and has a small amount of shading and highlighting.  This is another wonderful pattern for beginners, bird admirers, lovers of heart shapes and of course the painter who love plants.

This pattern is $7.00 plus 10% shipping.  This pattern has 2 pages of detailed instructions, a full size line drawing and one full-color photo.  There is also a complete supply list for paints, brushes and miscellaneous items needed to complete the design.  The size of the planter box is 18H" x 14½"W x 5"D.  The indoor planter box wood is available directly from John.

The overall colors are black green, gray and toned red.  The painting techniques used in this design are: basecoat, dry brush, float and line work.  It is actually easier to paint than you think.  I know for beginners it looks detailed, but after reading through the instructions, I'm confident that any level of painter will finish with ease and a great end result.

John also recommends that you can use this for candles as well as plants.  If you have any questions, please e-mail John at: folkartjs@yahoo.com

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