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 Great Book of Celtic Patterns
Author: Lora S. Irish
Product Code: 314X
ISBN: 1-56523-314-X
Pages: 200
Binding Information: Soft Cover
Size: 8.5" X 11"
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
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Retail Price: $19.95
With the popularity of Celtic art on the rise, woodworkers, crafters and artists are constantly searching for design resources that accurately depict the intricate Celtic art form in order to incorporate its beauty into their favorite medium. With the release of Great Book of Celtic Patterns, acclaimed artist and best-selling author. Lora S. Irish has delivered the ultimate sourcebook for this rapidly growing, and extremely passionate, artistic audience.
With over 200 original designs, and easy-to-follow lessons that can be applied to any medium, Great Book of Celtic Patterns begins with an historical perspective before introducing the basics of creating simple knotted lines and twists which form the foundation of Celtic art. In no time, readers will learn how to create their own original designs by adding knots, textures and finials,
This is more than just another pattern book; Great Book of Celtic Patterns arms an artist with the principles necessary to adorn any form of craft with custom Celtic embellishments. From woodworking to needlework and decorative painting to jewelry design, crafters of all skill levels can enhance their work with Irish’s seemingly endless gallery of original Celtic patterns.
Lora S. Irish is a nationally-known artist and best-selling author, whose original illustrations and designs are visual standards of excellence for anyone seeking to incorporate unique patterns into their craft-work. Lora’s ability to design authentic period-style designs, like the Celtic artwork found is this book, is born from extensive research into the history and the origins of her subject – which also include dragons, flora, fairies, green men, and wildlife – and her meticulous attention to detail.
With over 100,000 books in print, Lora’s portfolio of titles includes Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, Great Book of Floral Patterns, Great Book of Woodburning, Great Book of Tattoo Designs and more.
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