Rosier Period Art
Offering Unique hand crafted museum quality Theorem Paintings, executed with the use of a stencil & mounted in hand grained painted frames By Nancy Rosier of Williamsburg, Virginia

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Theorems Are True American Folk Art

Theorems are unique, traditional folk art. Nancy considers herself a true folk artist because she is self-taught. She has learned her craft through studying antique theorems and reproducing them. Nancy now offers over 200 different theorem designs of which over 90 are featured in our her online galleries. Nancy does both contemporary and historic reproductions. Many of Nancy's theorems can be traced to finishing schools in New England. Since most of the theorems found in American museums were not signed or dated, so the date the finishing school was in place is critical in dating the old theorems. This stencil art form was used as a teaching tool. Please view Nancy's New Additions Page.

Theorems Are Not Prints

Everyone has prints. Theorem paintings are not prints. Theorems are oil paintings on eggshell colored velvet. Each painting is hand painted by the artist with the use of a stencil. They are not mass-produced. Each theorem starts as a numbered line drawing. The numbers represent position not color. The stencil is then cut from the line drawing. Each stencil and the correct color is then applied to the cotton velveteen fabric. The numbered stencils are then used in sequence to complete a finished theorem. Theorems are true American Folk Art which can be found in Museums throughout the United States.

About American Folk Artist - Nancy Rosier Nancy was a guest speaker at Colonial Williamsburg in October of 2007. Nancy lecture and demonstration was on the art of theorem painting at their four day symposium called "Remember me when this you see" Embroidered and Painted Arts of the New Republic". Nancy demonstrated the art of theorem in front of 250 people from all over the United States. For a pictorial view of Nancy's demonstration at Colonial Williamsburg click here To have total artistic control over how Nancy’s paintings are presented, she has learned several traditional decorative art techniques she uses to paint the handmade frames for her theorems. Each frame is hand painted with a base coat and then a overlay of colors. Graining can be done with terry cloth, feathers, fingers, or a corncob. To get a better idea of the frames offered by Nancy please Click Here. Nancy has become a nationally recognized artist and authority on theorem painting. Many magazines, newspapers, and books have featured her work. She has been interviewed often and asked to write numerous “how to” articles for national magazines. Her work is exhibited and sold at fine-juried shows across the country as well as a few select shops, many associated with museums. She has been selected each year for over twenty years as a member of the nationally acclaimed “Directory of Traditional American Crafts” which showcases America’s finest artisans who are dedicated to preserving the early American crafts. See Early American Life write-up on Nancy by just Click Here. For more information about Early American Life magazine please click on the following links: The Early American Life Magazine website - www.ealonline.com Directory of American Craftsmen 2005 - 2008 - www.ealonline.com/directory/index.php Nancy has been juried into the 2009 Directory of American Craftsmen. This directory is a excellent resource for the finest American Craftsmen in the United States. Nancy’s work was among the few artists asked to contribute their art to decorating the Christmas White House during the Clinton administration. The Christmas ornament was based on Nancy Rosier's Lady Liberty Theorem. You can see an exploded view of Lady Liberty by clicking on the picture shown to the left. Nancy has been commissioned and provided Colonial Williamsburg with thirty-three large paintings, which hang in the public and private spaces within the Williamsburg Lodge. Please visit the Williamsburg Lodge Gift Show to see Nancy's theorems on display or the Dewitt Museum. Nancy offers a brochure about Nancy Rosier and Rosier Period Art. Please stop by our booth and pickup a brochure or just click here and get a version you can download to your own computer. Please stop by our booth at one of these Juried American Folk Art Shows. See the finest in American Folk Art and hand crafted American pieces. The Designer Craftsmen Show of Philadelphia - King of Prussia Pennsylvania (PA) The American Folk Art Show - Kane County Convention Center - St. Charles Illinois (IL) The York Folk Art and Craft Show - York Pennsylvania (PA) Endview Plantation Show - Colonial Craftsman's Faire - 12 miles from Colonial Williamsburg Virginia (VA) Bedminster Show - Vocational Technical School - Bedminster, Buck Co. Pennsylvania 67th Waterford Show - Waterford Virginia Trinkle Hall Show - College of William & Mary - Near Colonial Williamsburg