Appalachian folk art

Articles on oral traditions, myths, old wives’ tales, fables, tall tales, legends, and ballad lore, back to 2006. Most recent articles appear first.

Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a sense that things were going to be alright even in the poor circumstances most found themselves in.

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An annual tradition continues at American Folk Art & Framing (AFA) with Sharing the Joy, an exhibition of work from the gallery’s 30 artists, running through Thursday, December 30. "... The artists represented at American Folk Art consistently create glorious, thoughtful pieces you will be excited to share," says gallery owner Betsey-Rose Weiss.

wanted to have all four of these in one post cus I love the way they look together

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Posts about Appalachian Folk magic written by Jake Richards

Oda Belle Blankenship showing her beautiful quilt for the 1972 National Geographic magazine featuring the people of Appalachia.

Pennsylvania - German (aka Pennsylvania Dutch) folk art

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In Missouri they call it a Gallywampus; in Arkansas it's the Whistling Wampus; in Appalachia it's just a plain old Wampus (or Wampas) cat.

A reader asked me to write a post about the superstitions and related things I knew about. Over the years I've been writing this blog, I've actually written a lot of posts on the topic of folklore, superstitions, and so on. So here is a list of some of them; bookmark it and then you can come back to find the quick fix for whatever situation you might find yourself facing in the future! This is the tip of the iceberg, of course. For every human activity and every natural phenomena, there are…

This print uses industrious squirrels gathering acorns to illustrate the verse: Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.I can frame this paper print in a 1-inch frame, painted or hand-grained in your choice of colors.$55.

This print gives a visual interpretation of Psalm 1: The Righteous. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of waters that bringeth forth his fruit in his season.I can frame this paper print under glass in a 1-inch painted or faux-grained frame.$55.

I just love painting folk art! So fun and whimsical

Curry J. Hackett on Instagram: "A little something new, with a brand-new scene of a quilted altar in the woods of Appalachia. Fascinating to see which aspects stay the same and which change from iteration to iteration. Imagined with AI, using #midjourney. #midjourneyart #midjourneyarchitecture #midjourneycommunity #aigenerated #aiartists #blackchurch #blackchurches #africanspirituality #appalachia #appalachianmountains #southernstyle #kelela"