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.

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.

Over 100 Celtic motifs, both abstract and pictorial, have been adapted from authentic Celtic sources and include full- and half-page rectangles, triangles, circles, frames, borders, corners, and medallions.

A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.

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