Creating Celtic Animal Designs

Author: Cari Buziak
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048684594X
Category : Design
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.

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"--

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.

Celtic Art

Author: George Bain
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486317447
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
This unique volume clearly demonstrates simple geometric techniques for making intricate knots, interlacements, spirals, Kellstype initials, human and animal figures in distinctive Celtic style. Features over 500 illustrations.

Celtic Designs

Author: Dover Publications, Inc
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486999408
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Intriguing archive of 96 black-and-white designs features the sinuous interlacements, stylized mythical creatures, abstracts, geometrics, and other elements that give Celtic art its unique distinction. Clear, crisp, professionally drawn motifs will lend themselves to a host of art and craft purposes. Included disc contains all designs in book.

Celtic Animals Charted Designs

Author: Ina Kliffen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486291253
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 56

Book Description
Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.

Celtic Charted Designs

Author: Co Spinhoven
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486157199
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
Over 300 lovely designs from Book of Kells, Tara Brooch, and other authentic Celtic sources: spiral work, knot work, biomorphic patterns, more.

Draw Your Own Celtic Designs

Author: David James
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715315255
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Starting with an illustrated introduction to the Celts and the development of Celtic design, the author places the book's designs into their historical context. The following chapters examine each of the main Celtic patterns in turn: knots, spirals, key patterns, animals and beasts, and Celtic lettering. Each chapter opens with a large colour illustration to inspire readers in ways of incorporating the design into their own work. This is followed by a short introduction to the range of patterns that fall into this design category, along with photos of Celtic artefacts. The rest of the chapter consists of 16 design pages, each containing a specially commisioned step-by-step artwork for readers to follow. Beautiful to look at, and exquisitely executed in themselves, each artwork has been carefully constructed so that readers can follow its build up from start to finish with no possibility of error. The chapter on Celtic lettering contains a specially commissioned double-page artwork of the Celtic alphabet for readers to copy, and is followed by instructions on how to embellish each of the letter forms in Celtic styles.

Creative Haven Celtic Animal Designs Coloring Book

Author: Cari Buziak
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486837890
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 68

Book Description
Inspired by ancient manuscripts — but rendered with exciting modern touches — these 31 full-page illustrations feature hounds, cranes, lions, serpents, and other creatures, accented with knotwork, spirals, and maze patterns.

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.