The Art of Illumination
Patricia Carter
158 pages ppbk
Inspired by history and the world of nature, Patricia Carter shows how to create exquisite illuminated designs, using them to enhance calligraphy and host of other decorative items - from greeting cards and stationery to bookplates and boxes. Seven complete alphabets are included, to enable you to paint stunning capital letters and there are many glorious design ideas in a number of different styles, from classic to modern and from simple to more intricate.
Techiniques include gilding, stippling, and mirroring
Floral, stylised, decorative and geometric motifs, patterns and borders.
