Great Book of Celtic Patterns

Author: Lora Irish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565239265
Category : Handicraft
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
"Provides historical overview of Celtic art; step-by-step instructions for creating twists, braids, and knotted lines; over 200 patterns; a guide to using color in your work; and a gallery of the author's art using Celtic knot work"--

Celtic Knotwork Designs

Author: Sheila Sturrock
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861080400
Category : Decoration and ornament, Celtic
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A foolproof, at-a-glance guide to this very popular type of design. No special skills or equipment are needed and the designs you create can be transferred to any medium, from carving to embroidery. Over 200 designs are shown in easy stages, including building up the initial line drawing, identifying crossing points and creating the characteristic Celtic ribbonwork.

Celtic Knots

Author: Aidan Meehan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500283998
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Celtic knotwork is the single most widely appealing form within the rich repertoire of Celtic design. Aidan Meehan's new book provides step-by-step instruction for anyone who wants to master the traditional methods of freehand Celtic knot design and then progress to designing fresh knotwork patterns and variations. First, Meehan carefully and clearly explains how to draw the basic knot. Once that technique has been mastered, Meehan shows how to create designs with more complex knots, and how to draw border layouts. The book takes you through every step of the process, and exercises at the end of each unit ensure that you have mastered the techniques before you proceed to the next stage. Aidan Meehan is well known as a teacher and practitioner of Celtic design. Artists, designers, calligraphers, and craftspeople everywhere will find this book invaluable.

The Treasury of Celtic Knots

Author: Aidan Meehan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500285459
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
A comprehensive survey of Celtic knot design is based on the collections of nineteenth-century Celtic art revivalist John Romilly Allen, in a volume that interprets each pattern, their uses as ornaments, and the numerous treatments that complemented their creation. Original.

Celtic Borders

Author: Aidan Meehan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500280676
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Presents twenty different Celtic borders intended to be used as inspiration and reference in the study of Celtic design methods and techniques

Celtic Stencil Designs

Author: Co Spinhoven
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486996786
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Exciting, versatile images depict birds and beasts of myth and scripture, elegant abstract designs, and more. Available in varied sizes, shapes, and complexities. 164 black-and-white illustrations.

How to Draw Celtic Knotwork

Author: Andy Sloss
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860198595
Category : Decoration and ornament, Celtic
Languages : en
Pages : 191

Book Description
Enables the novice to draw intricate Celtic-style knotwork without months of practice or any artistic training.

Creating Celtic Knotwork

Author: Cari Buziak
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486820335
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Suitable for artists at all levels, these simple, amply detailed instructions explain not just how to duplicate examples but also how to take the next steps to illustrating unique designs.

Great Book of Woodburning

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607651696
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 381

Book Description
Renowned author, Lora S. Irish, shares her secrets on creating stunning pyrography. Inside you'll find techniques, patterns, projects, and gallery.

Creating Celtic Animal Designs

Author: Cari Buziak
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486837319
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Many instruction books focus on how to duplicate a given set of designs, but this unique work shows how to create your own. The Aon method presents simple, step-by-step directions for incorporating animal forms into Celtic designs.