96 inspired patterns depict a host of fanciful creatures ? all distinctively incorporated in intricately woven motifs. Inspired, royalty-free graphics for scanning into PCs or for use as is to enhance newsletters, bulletins, ads, more.

Here's an attractive and practical collection of royalty-free ornamental frames and borders that captures the beauty and intricacy of Celtic art. Graphic artist Mallory Pearce has skillfully adapted the elaborate decorative accents of Celtic ornament and created 23 handsome full-page border designs plus 14 half-page borders. Also included is a page of nine spectacular animals and mythical creatures (eagle, peacock, cormorant, heron, lion, dog, merman, mermaid, and dragon) and a decorative Celtic alphabet. All borders appear on nonreproducible blue background grids that make layout quick and easy, then disappear when photographed. This is an indispensable volume for commercial artists, illustrators, and craftspeople, who will find a myriad of uses for these easy-to-use borders in the distinctive Celtic style.

These 59 authentic motifs, incorporating mythical creatures, birds, mermaids, abstract patterns, a handsome Celtic cross, and more, are suitable for computer or traditional cut-and-paste use.

Presents twenty different Celtic borders intended to be used as inspiration and reference in the study of Celtic design methods and techniques

Borders are among the most needed of all graphic design elements. In this volume graphic artists will find a particularly handsome selection of borders and frames with the accent on the lavishly decorative and ornate. In styles ranging from rococo to high Victorian, they offer an elegant and eye-catching setting for copy of all types, from ads and invitations to title pages, menus, announcements, and more. Printed on nonreproducible blue layout grids for easy and accurate placement of copy, these ready-to-use borders will appeal to graphic artists, librarians, teachers, just about anyone looking for a unique way to frame their message.

Over 150 motifs reflecting the eye-catching intricacies of Celtic design, ideal for use in graphics layouts, needlework designs and other art and craft projects. Often incorporating sinuous interlacements of animal, floral and abstract motifs, the designs have been clearly and boldly drawn to provide the clearest possible image for reproduction. The collection includes a variety of interesting shapes and sizes.