Decoration and Ornament

Dragons

A Book of Designs by Mary Noble. 120+ b&w images of dragons based on dragons from fairy tales, medieval manuscripts, Japanese & Chinese artwork. Fire breathing dragons, sea dragons, Celtic dragons and many more await you in this copyright free but dangerous collection! 8.5x11", 32 pp., pb.

Dragons (DRGONS)

Treasury of Flower Design

By Susan Gaber. Our most popular copyright free design book. Flowers for all seasons.

Treasury of Flower Design (FLWRDS)

Besler’s Book of Flowers and Plants

Besler’s Book of Flowers and Plants: 73 Full Color Plates from “Hortus Eystettensis”, 1613. Spectacular illustrations from this landmark of botanical literature. Marvelous inspiration & models. 8 3/8” x11”, 80 pp., paper.

Besler’s Book of Flowers and Plants (BESLER)

1200 Ornamental Letters CD-Rom and Book

1200 Ornamental Letters CD-Rom and Book. Dazzling assortment of 1200 upper & lower case decorated letters. Use book and computer CD to inspire your own versions! 8.25” X 11”, 48 pp.

1200 Ornamental Letters CD-Rom and Book (ORLETT )

Botanical Illustration Course with the Eden Project by Rosie Martin & Meriel Thurstan.

Packed with practical information for illustrators of all abilities, this volume is based on the course taught at the highly acclaimed Eden Project in Cornwall, UK. From basic techniques such as pencil drawing & mixing colors, the course moves on to creating depth & perspective, rendering detail, texture & pattern in a wide range of botanical subjects. Stunning portraits of irises, pansies, orchids, daffodils, artichokes & cacti. Voted “Practical Art Book of the Year” in 2007 by readers of The Artist.8.5”x11”, 144 pp., pb.

Botanical Illustration Course with the Eden Project by Rosie Martin & Meriel Thurstan. (BOTANI)

Brushstroke Handbook

Brushstroke Handbook: The ultimate guide to decorative painting brushstrokes by Maureen McNaughton. Once in a great while we receive an envelope with a magnificent flower painted by a calligrapher who has learned decorative painting techniques. This volume is a terrific and easy to follow intro to flowers, leaves and borders from the world of decorative painting. 7”x9”, 144 p., 350+ color illus., hardcover over concealed spiral.

Brushstroke Handbook (BSTROK)