I admire folk art paintings such as those from Mose Tolliver.  I would
like to make a painting on wood that I can hang outside in the
backyard - so the painting will be exposed to all elements of the
weather.

What kind of wood board and, more importantly, what time of paint can
be used for such outdoor folk art painting?

Finally - are there 2-3 well-known female painters/folk artists who
use wood to paint on?

Thank you!

Hi, kyraeh

Wood might not be very porous and oil is better than acrylic for outdoors.

These sites are from well known female folk artists that paint on wood:

Norma Lane:
http://lanenorm.bizhosting.com/painting1.htm

Tricia Stanson:
http://www.triciastanson.com

Mary Klein:
http://www.marykleinart.com/availableart.html

Luntes

Thank you for your comments.  I appreciate the insights into the oil vs. acrylics.