Great Book Of Floral Patterns 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook For Artists And Crafters

Great Book of Floral Patterns 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Crafters

A favorite of artists and crafters alike, this beautifully revised and expanded second edition of the ultimate sourcebook of floral design includes 16 new patterns and a floral shapes and color guide. Stunning patterns for many common flowers. Also includes information on identifying floral shapes, designing your own patterns and shading. More than 100 stunning floral patterns to adorn your next wood burning or other art project. By Lora S. Irish.Review'This is a very useful resource to have on your shelf - a superb reference guide.'From the Back CoverCraft & Hobbies $24.95 Discover the Poetic Beauty and Versatility of Floral Patterns. In this revised and expanded second edition of Great Book of Floral Patterns, nationally known artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish guides you on a tour through her garden of more than 100 expertly drawn flowers that can be applied to numerous arts and crafts projects. From realistic flowers to stylized floral designs, each pattern is presented with great detail, including suggestions on how best to identify floral shapes and colors, how to center your design, and how to create bouquets. For whatever media you prefer-from painting to pyrography and scrap booking to woodcarving-there is a floral pattern to fit your needs. Inside this revised and expanded second edition, you'll find: " 16 new and original patterns " A series of patterns designed for quilt-square-sized projects " Full-color photos of the actual blooms for reference " A gallery of Lora's stunning work The Great Book of Floral Patterns is a bookshelf must for any artist or crafter who enjoys the beauty and symbolism of flowers.About the AuthorLora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author.In addition to her work as an author, in 1997, working from her home studio, Lora and her husband, Michael, created www.carvingpatterns.com, an Internet-based studio focusing on online tutorials, projects, and patterns created exclusively by Lora for crafters and artisans. The website offers more than 1,500 patterns in various subject categories, including Americana, Animal and Wildlife, Celtic Knots, Dragons and Beasts, Nautical and Sea Life, Spirit People, and many more. Lora continues to provide new patterns-and inspiration to many artists-at the site. Lora also contributes a regular relief carving pattern column to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine.Excerpt.