Great Book of Dragon Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople - Brossura

Irish, Lora S.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1565232313 ISBN 13: 9781565232310

Casa editrice: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc, 2004

Riassunto

A guide for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe-the dragon! Use the author's patterns or apply her techniques to create your own. Includes 72 patterns, basic dragon anatomy, fascinating dragon lore, evolution and more!

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Informazioni sull?autore

Lora S. Irish's patterns and designs are used by artists all over America. She is the author of Landscapes in Relief and Wildlife Carving in Relief. She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland.

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Dragons have captured the imaginations of artists for eons. Images of the beasts appear in the earliest myths, on the armor of medieval knights and in today's popular culture. Here, in this updated and improved second edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora S. Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe.Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished artist, you'll find a treasure trove of ideas for dragon art in any medium:- Woodworkers: scroll saw, intarsia, relief carving, marquetry, pyrography and more- Fabric Artists: quilting, needlepoint, embroidery, fabric painting, silk screening and more- Illustrators: Oil, watercolor, tole painting, airbrush, pen and ink and more- Or the medium of your choice! Computer graphics, paper cutting, body art, etching, stained glass and moreInside you'll find examples of how other talented artists have incorporated dragons into their work, plus a complete history of dragon lore. You'll learn about the various dragon breed, their anatomy, ornamentation and scales. This is followed by page after page of more than 100 dragon patterns, with mystical titles such as:- Sentinel- Fire Heights- New Born Fury- Towering Monarch- Ocean crests- Triple Challenge- Hunting on the Wing- Mexican Feathered Lizard- Celtic Cross Dragons- Bat-Winged Worm- Dragon Curl- Poised for Battle- Bearded Demon- On the Prowl- Castle Wall Western Dragon- Classic Western Dragon- Winged Snake Shield- Cliff-Side Throne- Encircling the Heavens- Dagger Wrap Worm- Fire-Breathing Knot- Horned Beast Portrait- Combat- Crouching Tiger- Oriental Fire- Castle Keep- Cloud Dancer- Heaven's Flight- Pondering Coils- Loop-Tailed Oriental- New Year's Dragon- Fiery Temper

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This second edition on creating renderings of the mighty dragon includes more than 100 original patterns and a color reference chart; features dragon anatomy, historic legends, and much more.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1565232313
• ISBN 13: 9781565232310
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 160
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile