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The Incubator - Art at the Library
Author
Publisher
Design Originals
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Zentangle; is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of life. Created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the Zentangle method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Beauty of Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the world. Selected by the editors of Design Originals,...
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Throughout history, patterns have come in countless permutations of motif, color, and scale. From the first rhythmic marks pressed onto clay vessels, to the latest digital design, pattern-making has been an essential part of the decorative arts since time immemorial. With 1500 illustrations of patterns from all ages and cultures, The Complete Pattern Directory is not only a visual feast, it is the most comprehensive resource available on the subject....
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Andy Warhol (1928-1987), a giant of twentieth century art, is known to most people for his iconic images of soup cans, Coke bottles, and Marilyn Monroe. Before his meteoric rise to fame in the early 1960s as a Pop Art superstar, Warhol was a highly successful commercial artist in New York. The late Matt Wrbican, former chief archivist of the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, once said "there are very few stories left to tell about Warhol, but textiles...
Publisher
Victoria & Albert Pub
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
English architect and designer C.F.A. Voysey (1828-1912) produced a wide range of textiles and other patterns over a career spanning 50 years. His style is characterized by bold repeats, natural forms, flat tints of color, and a pared-back simplicity, and is quickly identifiable.
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"In Living with Pattern, Rebecca Atwood travels room by room throughout the house--the expected main rooms as well as smaller, not-to-be-forgotten spaces like reading nooks and foyers--showing how to use pattern to shape interiors. She includes information on how to create different levels of pattern, how color works, how prints can mix and match, how to enliven elements already in the home, how to craft custom patterned pieces, and more. Above all,...
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Captivating creative minds the world over, the art of Zentangle evokes meditation practices to create seemingly complicated line drawings that are actually easy to learn. In The Great Zentangle Book, certified Zentangle teacher (CZT) Beate Winkler provides simple and clear directions for creating 101 classic tangles"--
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd. in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Interior decorators have long used specific colors and palettes to evoke strong moods-the right mix of browns, greens, and oranges can easily bring you back into the 1970s. Here, in this highly original and digestible book, color palettes from the fifteenth century onward are analyzed and explained by interior design specialist Ros Byam Shaw. The colors used in each wallpaper and fabric are presented in proportional grids, giving a clear understanding...
Author
Publisher
North Light Books, An imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you enjoy drawing and doodling or are looking for a way to de-stress, boost creativity, and reconnect with what matters most, this appealing guide will invite you in to the soothing art of slow drawing. With 25 nature-inspired patterns designed to relax the mind, Draw Yourself Calm provides a welcome break from our stressful, always-on world. Ditch perfectionism, tune in to the moment, and nurture yourself creatively and spiritually - one...
Author
Publisher
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This book offers a wonderful introduction to those new to Zentangle and covers the tools required and the basic techniques to get started. Simple patterns including baseline, fillers, ribbons and borders offer a foundation to explore more complex, three dimensional design and ways to further enhance the readers creations using shading and color. The book is full of inspirational artwork to give the reader a taste of the endless possibilities.
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