Nancy Rosier
What Are Theorem Paintings
By Laura Pass Barry - Curator Colonial Williamsburg
This is a great Video on the art of theorem paintings.
Zoar Artisans Tent
The Artisans Tent at Zoar Ohio
The Zoar Harvest Festival 2020 will be here before you know it so please mark July 25th & 26th of 2020 on your calendar.
Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show
Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show
The Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show is scheduled for September 12th & 13th. The show has over 35 of the top artisans in period American art, decoration, wearables, and furnishings in dozens of trades and media, all produced with the most skilled and conscientious craftsmanship.
Early American Life
Directory of American Crafts
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.
Anthony Baratta
Anthony Baratta Interior Designer
Nancy Rosier contemporary theorem painting artist and renowned Americana interior designer Anthony Baratta are at the Palmer House in Colonial Williamsburg. Baratta is the designer in residence there. They are standing in front of two theorem paintings done by Nancy Rosier.
Commissioned by Colonial Williamsburg
Commissioned By Colonial Williamsburg
Nancy was commissioned and provided Colonial Williamsburg with thirty-three large paintings, which hang in the public and private spaces of the Williamsburg Lodge.
White House Christmas Tree
White House Christmas Tree
Nancy’s work was among the few artists asked to contribute their art to decorating the Christmas White House during the Clinton administration.
Guest Speaker
Guest Speaker at Colonial Williamsburg
In 2007 Colonial Williamsburg requested Nancy to be a guest speaker and demonstrator at their symposium covering the subject of “Embroidered & Painted Arts of the New Republic”.
Colonial Williamsburg
What Are Theorem Painting?
Theorem painting (meaning painting with the aid of stencils) is considered traditional folk art. It was popular in the 1800s. Theorem painting is most often done on white velvet fabric, which gives the painting a soft, lovely depth. Fruit and floral arrangements are the most popular subjects, but scenes were sometimes done.
Colonial Williamsburg Exhibit
Colonial Williamsburg Exhibit
In 2016 Colonial Williamsburg opened a new exhibit on theorem paintings at their folk art museum. Nancy Rosier was filmed demonstrating the art of theorem painting which is featured in the exhibit as a video.