Celtic Alphabets: With Borders and Motifs
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1844484572 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Judy Balchinis an artist and graphic designer who teaches silk, glass, and porcelain painting. She is the author of numerous books, including" The Complete Book of Celtic Designs" and" Designs from the Books of Kells."
Inspired by Celtic lettering and illumination, this practical book contains eleven alphabets along with a diverse selection of beautiful borders and motifs.
Intended primarily for painters, this will be useful for needleworkers as well.-Library Journal USA . In addition to the alphabets themselves, popular author Judy Balchin has included numerals, borders and motifs as well as modern and traditional Celtic styles. The techniques described are for use on card or paper, but they could also be used on fabric - and then it's up to you to decide on the style of stitching you want to use. A superb primer for those interested in Celtic themes.-KarenPlatt Another excellent source book from Judy Balchin. Throughout the book are the most beautiful illustrations of completed projects using the letters or the wonderful intricate and symmetrical designs so typical of the Celtic theme that will inspire any enthusiastic crafter.-JeannieZelos The alphabets in this book come from
Jerry Guild said A great introduction to Celtic Alphabet Calligraphy.. A book that will really be appreciated by anyone doing Celtic Alphabet Calligraphy.I gives some basics in Calligraphy such as materials paper,techniques,use of gold leaf,watercolors,gouache,acrylics,colored pencils and gold leaf; but these are really very basic.There are 11 different alphabets given,but they are all a basic Celtic alphabet but with additions to enhance them These include dots,knots,lions,birds,dogs,foilage,swashes,internal tracery,celtic knots,figures,capitals,snakes,animal heads,.There are also il. Five Stars maire cullen This is a great book