A practical and inspiring guide to creating beautiful illuminated pictures and patterns, including spiral designs, knotwork interlacings, zoomorphic ornament and more. Courtney Davis illustrates his techniques, showing how to build up and decorate an inspiring selection of Celtic designs. Taking his inspiration from Celtic art and historical manuscripts he interprets the designs, creating his own spiral, knotwork, zoomorphic and key patterns with an infectious energy and enthusiasm. Using bright, bold colours, and strong lines, he takes you through all the stages from creating a rough to decoration and the finished design.An invaluable book for all those interested in Celtic art, the origins and the methods of construction.
- ISBN10 0855329319
- ISBN13 9780855329310
- Publish Date May 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 26 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Search Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 80
- Language English