Sixteen beautiful motifs, based on actual Tiffany windows, have been meticulously rendered for coloring by artist A. G. Smith. Boldly outlined on translucent paper, the designes include birds in a blossoming tree, trumpet vines on a trellis, pastoral landscapes dominated by trees in full bloom and lush carpets of flowers, brilliant hollyhocks framing a mountain view, a large galleon under sail and other splendid images. Each design has been repro…

Splendid collection of letters-selected from rare, late-19th- and early-20-century sources-depicts delicately flowering capitals, an innovative feather alphabet, cross-stitch letters, and many other decorative fonts. An invaluable resource for studio or workroom use, this inexpensive collection will be prized for its beauty, versatility, and practical application. Paperback book measures 8 1/4 in. x 11 in., 48 pages. Dover ISBN 048699595X

This practical archive brings together nearly 500 outstanding examples of the ironworker's art. The designs illustrated here date from the Middle Ages through the late 19th century, encompassing the ornate figuration of the Renaissance, the exuberant innovations of Baroque and Rococo artists, and the sinuous designs of 19th-century ironworkers inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Artists, architects, designers and craftspersons will all fin…

This handsome volume contains over 40 beautiful renderings of Maya designs found on building facades, lintels, and bas-relief plaques; on painted vases and other ceramics, ball-court markers, funerary vases, stelae (stone markers); designs drawn from architectural sculpture and other monumental carvings, murals, illustrated books (codexes) and miscellaneous artifacts. Artists, designers and illustrators will find Maya Designs a rich source of gra…

Artists and craftspeople looking for a convenient, affordable source of authentic Indian design will welcome this new collection from internationally recognized textile designer K. Prakash. Over 250 stencil designs for permission-free use include lovely animal and floral motifs, striking paisley designs, intricate geometrics with many border elements, spot illustrations and more. Reflecting the centuries-old richness and diversity of one of the w…

This stunning collection includes more than 200 highly stylized and often dramatic batik designs depicting florals, geometrics, winged creatures, and other fanciful images. Ideal for immediate practical use, this handy archive – reproduced directly from a rare, authoritative source – will supply artists and crafters with an unusual range of designs and serve as a delightful browsing book for enthusiasts of Asian art and culture. Book sp…

Nature shines bright in 16 drawings done in the Japanese style. Intricate patterns depict florals amid an abstract design, sea life on the ocean floor, ornate fans set against a background of repeat patterns, and more. Bring these lovely designs to glowing life by coloring them with the medium of your choice and putting them in front of a bright light. Paperback, 16 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 10 7/8 in. Dover, 2006

Create intricate, exotic mehndi designs with these illustrated step-by-step instructions. Easy-to-follow exercises show how to combine dots, swirls, ripples, and other patterns into original versions of the traditional patterns. Guidelines include suggestions for combining the basics elements, practice designs of unfinished patterns, many helpful tips, and plenty of samples for coloring. For ages 12 and up. Author: Jessica Mazurkiewicz 48pp., 8.…

Gold glints from the tomb of Tutankhamen... gold and the thousand shades of the Nile lotus... here in 39 authentic pictures are designs taken from Tut's tomb and other shrines at Thebes, from the 18th to 20th Dynasties. As rendered by noted designer Ed Sibbett, Jr., they can be colored in the manner of the Egyptian painters or any way your imagination suggests. Some of these motifs, taken from tomb ceilings, murals, wood sculpture, vases, and p…

Colorists of all ages will love this imaginative coloring book and its intriguing assortment of complex three-dimensional designs. The delightfully dizzying images, some featuring optical illusions, range from closely interwoven squares, stars and hexagons, to flowing interlacements of circles, ovals, hearts, and other rounded shapes. Some, with their suggestion of movement, recall the op-art mode of the 1960's. Designers, artists and craftspe…

Add color to geometrics and other designs and watch these mosaics pop off the page! Adapted from mosaics in an ultra-rare portfolio, these swirling, interlocking patterns offer hours of coloring challenges. Each of the 15 plates is shown twice so it's easy to double the fun with different color schemes. Format: paperback, 32 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006

Allow your imagination to take off with the intriguing designs in this unusual coloring book! A welcome departure from traditional coloring-book images, these 30 patterns will unleash your inner artist. Use crayons, pencils, inks, paints, or a combination of media to create amazing kaleidoscopic possibilities. Triangles, rectangles, pentagons, and other geometric figures, graphically rendered in circular symmetry, take on a pop-art look when c…

Noted stained glass designer and illustrator Ed Sibbett has provided detailed, botanically accurate renderings of buds, petals, leaves and flowers that capture the organic harmony of flowers in bloom. You can use crayon, felt-tip pen, acrylics, watercolor, tempera, or even oil paint to color the 16 designs, each carefully printed on translucent paper. Conceptions of color are up to you. Stay with the traditional hues of nature's palette, or us…

Specifically designed for more experienced colorists, this exciting new series presents highly detailed illustrations based on today's most popular and sophisticated themes, from mandalas and mosaics to flowers and animals. • Each book includes 31 designs to color printed on one side only • Pages are perforated for easy removal and display • Printed on premium quality paper • Green Editions printed in the United States

Eight glamorous doll models and 120 stunning costumes highlight the top fashions of the final decades of the twentieth century. Two dolls and 30 outfits recapture the fashion spirit of each era: the rise of youth culture in the 60s; the 70s trends of nostalgia and exoticism; the growth of designer ready-to-wear labels in the 80s; and the volatile mix in the 90s of modern, retro, grunge, and glamour. Featured designers include Yves Saint-Laurent…

This little coloring book invites youngsters into the magical world of the unicorn. Crayons, paints, or felt-tip pens will bring to life eight bold designs of this gentle beast. ISBN 0486409708

Dover’s Stained Glass Coloring Books are uniquely designed for glowing creativity! Every illustration is boldly designed with thick black lines on specialty translucent paper. After coloring with crayons, markers, colored pencils, or other media hold your masterpiece up to a window, lamp, or other light source to see it glow like real stained glass. Each translucent sheet is perforated at the spine to allow for easy removal and display. You can…

16 large illustrations re-create the beauty of traditional Chinese art in this fun-to-color collection. Apply hues of your choice to stylized floral sprays depicting buds in bloom, full-blown blossoms, graceful butterflies, mythical creatures, and other subjects. Then, just add some light and enjoy the lovely glow! Book specifications: paperback, 16 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 10 7/8 in. Publisher: Dover, 2006.

Let your creativity flow and color any way you wish! These 30 original optical art designs, by Jean Larcher, have no traditional color associations and the only limits are those of your imagination. If any of the interlocking rings, cubes, and others shapes move back and forth while you are coloring, don't worry--some of the designs are also visual illusions. Paperback, 32 pages.ISBN:486231720. DOVER

Perfect for children looking for more intricate and challenging designs, the books are age appropriate and focus on many of today's hottest trends: owls, mandalas, and more. Each title includes 30 designs to color printed on one side only. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display of finished pieces. All books include a bonus "Draw Your Own" page. Printed on premium-quality paper. 64pp., 8.25x11 paperback

Busy commercial artists and graphic designers will find this CD-ROM and book set an ideal source for appealing, traditional holiday graphics. Over 300 vintage, full-color images include hearts, flowers, and cupids for Valentine's Day; flags, eagles, and other patriotic symbols for the Fourth of July; pumpkins, black cats, and witches for Halloween; and much more. The set includes one CD-ROM containing over 300 high-quality copyright-free desi…

Forbidden by their religion to depict the human figure, Islamic artists developed different motifs from those displayed in European art. Intricate patterns, created over the centuries by Muslim artists, depict a dazzling array of geometric figures. This striking collection incorporates a wide range of these designs: pentagons, squares, octagons, combinations of stars and rosettes, and more. Colorists of all ages can show off their creativit…

Millions of adults turn to coloring to relax and express their creativity--and now they can enjoy their passion anytime, anywhere with these perfectly portable coloring books. Featuring a compact trim of 5x7, each travel-size title includes 47 beautiful and inspiring designs, printed on premium quality paper.

Fridoff Johnson, noted designer and former editor of "American Artist", has created 30 handsome drawings of fabled creatures for this coloring book. Old favorites such as the mermaid, the centaur and the phoenix are here, as well as some that are not as well-known, such as the basilisk, the kraken, and the manticore. Paperback, 32 pages. ISBN:486233537. DOVER