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4000 Flower and Plant Motifs

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Franz Steiner Verlag
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2004-08-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 071348909X

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4000 Flower and Plant Motifs by Graham McCallum Pdf

A sourcebook of 4000 flower and plant motifs suitable for artists, designers, craftspeople and embroiderers. The author's lifetime in design has enabled him to create a unique reference source of stunning motifs from a range of styles and historical periods. All the images are presented so that they can be enlarged and photocopied by all craftspeople, designers and artists. Whether you are a glass painter, woodworker, embroiderer, quilter, graphic designer or simply an artist, this book will have something to inspire you. The quality of the images in terms of originality and draughtsmanship sets this book apart from the competition. Organized around specific styles and periods for ease of use, this book is brimming with ideas. A detailed index and contents list helps the reader find just what they want. A wide range of styles are covered, including Egyptian, Greek, Romanesque, Byzantine, Folk, Medieval, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Art Nouveau, Art Deco. Specific flowers and plants are also covered in detail, including lilies, roses and tulips; leaves of different plants and trees; vegetables, from pumpkins to carrots; fruits, from apples, oranges and lemons to pineapples; trees, from firs to the palm trees. An introductory design class by the author helps the reader make the most of the book.

5000 Flower and Plant Motifs

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Art
ISBN : 190638892X

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5000 Flower and Plant Motifs by Graham McCallum Pdf

The most comprehensive motif design resource for all kinds of creative work. Whether you’re a graphic designer, a stitcher, woodworker, ceramicist or tattooist, this book has over 5000 floral and plant motifs, providing a range of designs for use or inspiration. A huge number of the motifs come in historical styles, including Ancient Greek and Roman, Egyptian, Gothic, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. It includes border motifs, simple plant motifs plus elaborate plant compositions. All hand-drawn by accomplished artist Graham McCallum, these motifs provide the best creative resource today.

4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0713489391

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4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs by Graham McCallum Pdf

This sourcebook of animal, bird and fish motifs features 4000 authentic copyright-free designs taken from a wide range of historical and world sources, such as prehistoric cave painting, ceramics from the ancient world, medieval illuminated books, Renaissance paintings and turn-of-the-century textiles. Author Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson, whose lifetime in design has enabled him to create a unique reference source of zoomorphic motifs. These high-quality, black-and-white images can be traced, photocopied and enlarged for design work in any creative field. Organized around specific types of animal and historical and cultural periods for ease of use, this book is brimming with ideas. A detailed index and contents list help you to find just what you want. There is also an introductory design class to help you get the most out of the book. Whether you are a glass painter, woodworker, ceramicist, embroiderer, graphic designer or artist, this book is sure to contain something to inspire you.

Pattern Motifs

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0713490233

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Pattern Motifs by Graham McCallum Pdf

The next exciting title in the bestselling motif series, 'Pattern Motifs' provides stunning patterns from around the world, and from various historical and cultural periods. They include patterns that have their design source in Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Celts, Islam, India, Africa, and Aboriginal lands but also the worlds of western folk, Gothic, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The types of pattern provided include interlaced, basketweave, network patterns, web-like patterns, plaited, twisted, chequer, tartan, diaper, chevron, intersection patterns, Paisley and Arabesque. Author Graham McCallum's fine draughtsmanship makes this large resource of motifs an essential addition to the library of every designer and crafter, whether they are a needleworker, quilter, glass painter or woodworker. All the images are free to be copied and used for further creative work. The detailed index at the back of the book makes the search for the ideal motif quick and easy.

400 Art Deco Motifs

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1906388628

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400 Art Deco Motifs by Graham McCallum Pdf

A handy motif book with 400 Art Deco motifs, which is one of the most stunning styles, and ideal for all kinds of creative work. The motifs cover Art Deco stylized animals, from eagles to dogs, Art Deco stylized flowers, with roses and daisies and ferns, plus Art Deco patterns that range from the simple to the elaborate. The stunning hand-drawn motifs - which are all included on the accompanying CD - are ideal for all those working creatively. Whether you are a quilter, embroiderer, woodworker, designer or general crafter, there is a motif for you here. !-- bullets -- Stunning hand-drawn motifs for all crafters and all designers An accompanying CD to maximize your use of the images Includes motifs of trees, flowers, animals, birds and patterns

400 Chinese Motifs

Author : Graham Leslie McCallum
Publisher : B T Batsford Limited
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 1906388636

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400 Chinese Motifs by Graham Leslie McCallum Pdf

A handy motif book with 400 Chinese-style motifs, which is one of the most popular styles for all kinds of creative work. The motifs cover Chinese animals, from pandas to dragons, Chinese flowers, with lotus leaves and jasmine and Asian trees, plus Chinese patterns that range from the simple to the elaborately exotic. The stunning hand-drawn motifs - which are all included on the accompanying CD - are ideal for all those working creatively. Whether you are a quilter, embroiderer, woodworker, designer or general crafter, there is a motif for you here. Stunning hand-drawn motifs for all crafters and all designers An accompanying CD to maximize your use of the images Includes motifs of trees, flowers, animals, birds and patterns

Calming Colouring Flower Patterns

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-23
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1849943834

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Calming Colouring Flower Patterns by Graham McCallum Pdf

Colouring is a terrific tool for staying relaxed and present in a demanding and hectic world. Requiring focus on a small scale, colouring in is a refreshing way to practice mindful attentiveness while reigniting your creative side. Approaching colouring slowly and carefully, giving your full attention to the movement of pen on page, creates the perfect escape from all those worries buzzing around your head. Here, over 80 hand-drawn illustrations of flowers and plants are just waiting for a touch of colour from pens, pencils or felt tips. The world's flora is at your fingertips while deciding which colours to bring nature to life with. Whether you’ve got ten minutes to spare at lunch or a few lazy hours on a Sunday, losing yourself in a colouring book is a simple, enjoyable and undemanding path to inner peace.

Fabric Printing at Home

Author : Julie Booth
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781627883948

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Fabric Printing at Home by Julie Booth Pdf

You don't have to be a fashion designer to create your own amazing fabrics! Fabric Printing at Home will show you how to create your own fabric prints using all of the traditional techniques, as well as techniques using regular everyday things you find around your kitchen! With tons of color photos, step-by-step instructions, and helpful hints, you will be crafting your very own fabric designs in no time! Learn to make print blocks, rubbing plates, stencils, fabric resists, and colorants from a wide range kitchen materials. Learn how your favorite fruits and veggies will add the perfect shapes and textures to your fabrics, or how to use recycled materials for surface design. Before you know it, you'll be crafting beautiful fabrics worthy of runways from common materials in your kitchen!

400 Japanese Motifs

Author : Graham McCallum
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 1906388768

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400 Japanese Motifs by Graham McCallum Pdf

A handy sourcebook of 400 Japanese-style motifs – one of the most stylish genres of illustration and ideal for all kinds of creative work. The motifs cover Japanese animals, from cranes and Koi carp to cats and dragons; Japanese plants, such as cherry blossom and bamboo, plus Japanese patterns that range from the simple to the elaborately exotic. The stunning hand-drawn motifs – which are all included on the accompanying CD – are ideal for all those working creatively. Whether you are a quilter, embroiderer, woodworker, designer or general crafter, there is a motif for you here.

4000 Alphabet and Letter Motifs

Author : Graham Leslie McCallum,Graham McCallum
Publisher : Anova Books
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 0713490608

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4000 Alphabet and Letter Motifs by Graham Leslie McCallum,Graham McCallum Pdf

The next in the bestselling series for all crafters and designers – 4000 stunning motifs of initials and whole alphabets – provided in book form and also on the accompanying CD. Like all of his previous motif books, the author provides alphabets and initials in a range of historic fonts and scripts. He also presents Roman alphabets that show the influence of other cultures, such as Cyrillic (Russian/Slavonic) scripts and Rune letters. But unique alphabets and elaborate initials – created by the author himself – are also featured to make up a great sourcebook for all those working in the creative field. Author Graham McCallum's fine draughtsmanship makes this large resource of motifs an essential addition to the library of every designer and crafter, whether they are a needleworker, quilter, glass painter or woodworker. All the images are free to be copied for further creative work.

Robin Williams Handmade Design Workshop

Author : Robin Williams,Carmen Sheldon
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780321679246

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Robin Williams Handmade Design Workshop by Robin Williams,Carmen Sheldon Pdf

Over the course of the last several years, the DIY market has exploded spawning magazines, books, movies and fueling the growth of the online, handmade marketplace. In Robin Williams Handmade Design Workshop: Create Handmade Elements for Digital Designs, best-selling author Robin Williams and Carmen Sheldon take designers away from their computers and show them, step-by-step, how to use traditional artist's tools to create handmade elements for their digital artwork. The authors provide a wealth of new ideas to jump-start creativity and get graphic designers thinking in new ways. Each how-to is illustrated with tons of photos to show how to use paints, inks, textures, modeling pastes, and more to create handmade materials that can then be scanned in and used to create one-of-a-kind print projects or web sites. Examples of finished projects and Web sites are featured throughout the book to provide both instruction and inspiration for designers to use in their own projects.

Ultimate Applique Reference Tool

Author : Annie Smith
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617458804

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Ultimate Applique Reference Tool by Annie Smith Pdf

Get started today with hand and machine appliqué! Sharing her passion for appliqué, experienced teacher and author Annie Smith teaches you everything you need to know to sew the quilt of your dreams! This colorful guide to hand and machine appliqué includes step-by-step techniques, plus advice on fabric selection, choosing supplies, and working with templates. Gain the confidence to design your own applique blocks and quilts, or flip to find several pretty patterns to get you stitching. Beautiful designs, better results! Appliqué expert Annie Smith shows you the way. Learn appliqué by hand or machine, with tips on appliqué elements and embellishments. Use the included patterns to practice—then start designing your own appliqué blocks and quilts

Custom Cool Jewelry

Author : Melinda Barta
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620332764

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Custom Cool Jewelry by Melinda Barta Pdf

Common craft supplies find new purpose with the stunning, nontraditional jewelry designs in this guidebook. Basics items such as embossing powder, collage paper, wire, fiber, and fabric can be used to create one-of-a-kind, boutique-style pieces with a personal twist. From romantic wire-worked dangles and simple polymer clay beads to fabric charms and baked bead collages, the unconventional use of basic supplies provide a wealth of new possibilities for crafters. Each project component is shown in a number of color and design variations, inspiring readers to create their own jewelry pieces, and sidebars share insider tips, basic stringing and wirework techniques, and project and shopping resources.

Floral Designs and Motifs for Artists, Needleworkers and Craftspeople

Author : Charlene Tarbox
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-11
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780486138459

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Floral Designs and Motifs for Artists, Needleworkers and Craftspeople by Charlene Tarbox Pdf

Versatile collection of 136 floral designs for royalty-free use. Ready-to-use illustrations include the Aztec lily, African violet, holly, dogwood, magnolia, evening primrose, wild calla, and many other flowers and plants.

Calming Colouring Patterns

Author : Graham Mccallum
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781849942690

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Calming Colouring Patterns by Graham Mccallum Pdf

Colouring is a terrific tool for staying relaxed and present in a demanding and hectic world. Requiring focus on a small scale, colouring in is a refreshing way to practice mindful attentiveness while reigniting your creative side. Approaching colouring slowly and carefully, giving your full attention to the movement of pen on page, creates the perfect escape from all those worries buzzing around your head. Here, over 80 hand-drawn illustrations – from grids to Art Nouveau florals, from Japanese waves to Medieval motifs – are just waiting for a touch of colour from pens, pencils, felt tips or paints. Whether you’ve got ten minutes to spare at lunch or a few lazy hours on a Sunday, losing yourself in a colouring book is a simple, enjoyable and undemanding path to inner peace.