Classic Carving Patterns


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A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.




Art Nouveau Flowers


Book Description

A rich source of ideas and inspiration for all craftspeople and artists. The designs can be used as stencil or embroidery patterns, stationery designs, furniture decoration, glass painting guides or whatever your imagination chooses. The designs can be photocopied, traced, coloured, adapted or used as inspiration for originating your own designs. They can be enlarged or reduced for a particular project, and will stand up well to reproduction at any scale. Readers are permitted to reproduce any of the individual designs contained in this book up to 15 times for any purpose without the prior permission of the Publishers. Wherever possible readers should acknowledge the title, author and publisher. Permission should be sought of the publisher for further use of individual designs.




Ornamental Flower Stained Glass Pattern Book


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Create lightcatchers, window panels, candle shelters, and other attractive projects with this collection of charming floral patterns. Includes roses, lilies, irises, and other flowers in a variety of style, from simple to complex. Place your finished creation near a source of light and enjoy the glowing effects.




Stained Glass Pattern Book


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This splendid sourcebook for stained glass designs contains 88 patterns in styles ranging from medieval interlacements to Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and modern motifs. Suitable for crafters at every level of expertise, the patterns can be easily expanded for full-sized panels, mirror surrounds, and other decorative work.




The Book of the Flower


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"Art is the flower, life is the green leaf"—Charles Rennie Mackintosh Haphazard bunches, formal bouquets, chance arrangements, quiet and thoughtful rural encounters—The Book of the Flower is a sylvan collection of beautiful depictions of flowers by artists, photographers, and illustrators. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and their interest in particular flowers, from Georgia O'Keeffe's sumptuous close-ups of Jimson Weed and cactus flowers to Matisse's roses, Keika Hasegawa's chrysanthemums, and Albert York's close study of zinnias. A wonderful collection for art-lovers, gardeners, and flower-fanciers.




Painting Florals with Gouache


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Learn the Art of Gouache with Easy-to-Paint, Stunning Floral Designs Let your creativity bloom with this inspiring step-by-step guide to painting lush roses, delicate daisies, blossoming cacti and more. Gouache makes it easy to create rich, bright colors for an impressive impact in just a few strokes. This forgiving medium is great for beginners, as well as watercolor artists looking for a bold, new way to create stunning artwork that pops. Vidhi Khandelwal, founder of The Ink Bucket art and stationery brand, guides you each step of the way through simple techniques to recreate her signature florals. Use your new skills to begin a daily art habit, create stunning compositions to brighten up your home and add a personal touch to homemade cards and gifts. With a trove of traceable flower sketches right in the book, you can focus on your painting journey without worrying about how to draw every line. Along with the essential strokes, you’ll learn simple shading methods for realistic petals, and lovely layering techniques to add fullness and texture in each blossom. Bring your project to life with fun details like veined leaves and colorful backgrounds, and even venture into floral hand lettering. Whether you’re looking to boost your painting skills or enjoy a relaxing new hobby, this book provides a refreshing creative escape.




Art Nouveau Cross Stitch


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A striking collection of 40 cross stitch designs adapted from the work of artists from the turn of the last century. Projects include table linens and pictures.




An Embroidery Pattern Book


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The Story of Every Flower


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Step inside Carrie's world of vibrant paintings and heartfelt reflections, and feel yourself bloom as you are transported to a soulful realm of wonder and mystery. Each page invites you to celebrate your own sacred beauty and cultivate the joyful garden within your heart. With love letters to the reader, musings on creativity, reflections of spirit, painting stories and more, this inspirational collection shares the magic that unfolds when we say yes to our heart wisdom and step into the fullness of our own unique bloom.




The Book of Zentangle


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"Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns." --P. 1.