Flourish. Banner. Frame.

Flourish. Banner. Frame.

Author: Glitschka Von

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1440320462

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Ornaments and motifs add something special to creative projects, but not all creatives can devote the hundreds of hours necessary to developing them. Flourish. Banner. Frame. is an amazing library of 555 original symbols, floral motifs, border treatments, frills, banners, shields, crests, ornaments, decorative frames, placards and cartouches. Each design element has been crafted with vector precision, and you can use this artwork within the context of your own projects, whether they are personal or professional in nature. There are 10 real-life examples in the book, so you can be inspired by top designers and illustrators. This extensive volume of ornaments and motifs is easy to use for any design or illustration project: publication layouts, book covers, website backgrounds, t-shirt graphics, scrapbooks, textiles, crafts, stencils, tattoos—and everything in between. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced design professional, you’ll turn to this resource again and again for years to come.


Crumble, Crackle, Burn

Crumble, Crackle, Burn

Author: Von Glitschka

Publisher: HOW Books

Published: 2007-06-12

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781581809589

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Crumble Crackle Burn is not only an inspiring book for incorporating texture into design, but also an affordable tool for transforming your images with textures - you'll receive 120 royalty-free textures you can use immediately! The book features 60 textures with beautiful full-color examples of how each texture can be used. Plus, the included DVD contains an additional 60 textures that you can also use in your day-to-day design work! Crumble Crackle Burn showcases work from some of the most talented artists in the country, giving insight on how to incorporate texture into backgrounds, and even how to use texture as an illustration and typographic tool. With the interesting and varied textures included in this book, you can begin adding depth, dimension and visual interest to your work immediately. Glitschka also offers useful pointers to help you do your own texture explorations, so you can notice and capture interesting textures in your everyday life. If you don't have the time or money to commission original photography or illustration, let Crumble Crackle Burn help you use stock imagery to its best advantage and let your imagination run wild!


Calligraphic Ornaments

Calligraphic Ornaments

Author: Dover Publications, Inc

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0486999394

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Add a note of elegance to countless graphic arts and craft projects with 166 black-and-white designs depicting lovely swirls and curlicues reminiscent of 18th-century pen flourishes. Designed by Kiyoshi Takahashi, these copyright-free motifs will add a delicate touch to ads, newsletters, posters, scrolls, certificates and more.


Fearless Flourishing

Fearless Flourishing

Author: Alissa Chojnacki

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2019-01-15

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1612438881

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Take your lettering to the next level with beautiful, stylish flourishes. You’ve mastered every letter, from capital A to lowercase z. Now you want your hand-drawn projects to have the ornate and extravagant look that is only achieved through flourishing. Whether you go for a delicate, stately, whimsical, bold, funky, or elegant look, flourishing is a wonderful way to develop a personal style and make your hand-lettering stand out. From basic theories and helpful practices to beautiful examples and complex compositions, this step-by-step workbook provides all the tools you need to flourish with confidence! • Elegant Letter Embellishments • Fanciful Flourishes & Filigree • Decorative Borders & Frames • Stylish Artistic Elements


Vector Basic Training

Vector Basic Training

Author: Von Glitschka

Publisher: New Riders Pub

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 9780321749598

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In Vector Basic Training, acclaimed illustrative designer Von Glitschka takes you through his systematic process for creating the kind of precise vector graphics that separate the pros from the mere toolers. Along the way, he'll whip your drawing skills into shape and show you how to create elegant curves and precise anchor points for your designs. Between the book and the video tutorials on the included DVD, you'll be ready for active creative duty in zero hundred hours or less. In Vector Basic Training, you'll learn: The tools and shortcuts that make up a design pro's creative armament How to use "The Clockwork Method" to create accurate curves every time When and where to set just the right number of anchor points for any design How to build shapes quickly using basic Illustrator tools and plug-ins Techniques for art directing yourself so that your work gets the response you desire


Sugar in Milk

Sugar in Milk

Author: Thrity Umrigar

Publisher: Running Press Kids

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 0762495219

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A timely and timeless picture book about immigration that demonstrates the power of diversity, acceptance, and tolerance from a gifted storyteller. An ALSC Notable Children's Book of 2021 A Kirkus Best Books of 2020 A School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 Winner of the 2021 Ohioana Book Award An Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award, 2022 "An engaging, beautiful, and memorable book." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Lush illustrations and a strong message of hope and perseverance make this a standout title." --School Library Journal, starred review When I first came to this country, I felt so alone. A young immigrant girl joins her aunt and uncle in a new country that is unfamiliar to her. She struggles with loneliness, with a fierce longing for the culture and familiarity of home, until one day, her aunt takes her on a walk. As the duo strolls through their city park, the girl's aunt begins to tell her an old myth, and a story within the story begins. A long time ago, a group of refugees arrived on a foreign shore. The local king met them, determined to refuse their request for refuge. But there was a language barrier, so the king filled a glass with milk and pointed to it as a way of saying that the land was full and couldn't accommodate the strangers. Then, the leader of the refugees dissolved sugar in the glass of milk. His message was clear: Like sugar in milk, our presence in your country will sweeten your lives. The king embraced the refugee, welcoming him and his people. The folktale depicted in this book was a part of author Thrity Umrigar's Zoroastrian upbringing as a Parsi child in India, but resonates for children of all backgrounds, especially those coming to a new homeland.


The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering

The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering

Author: Valerie McKeehan

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0761187049

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Say it with chalk! Learn the art of hand-drawn chalk lettering from an Etsy superstar in a book complete with chalkboards! Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, and add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills, including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake! The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.


Design: Logo

Design: Logo

Author: Von Glitschka

Publisher:

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 159253872X

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DIVThis inspirational resource features over 300 exemplary logo designs chosen by two leading identity designers, along with design “dissections,� of the authors’ top logo picks./div


Frames

Frames

Author: Loren D. Estleman

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2008-04-29

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780765315755

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The film business is tough. For Valentino, it's murder.