Designs from the Book of Kells by Judy Balchin

There are no staged projects in here, but explanations as to how the objects were made and some materials used. Choose from knotwork, figures, fabulous beasts, birds and carpet pages and if your imagination needs a kick start, there are several large color photographs of other people's work. You don't have to install them either they will pop up in Windows Explorer of your chosen graphics program ready for saving onto your hard drive for use. tifs are large (usually at least 5') and high resolution (a generous 472dpi). I've had these before and am used to small, blocky images but these. You don't even need to turn the scanner on as for anybody with a computer this book comes with a CD of all the designs. Celtic art is currently enjoying a wave of popularity and whatever your project, you are sure to find something in here to inspire you. Produced in the 9th century, this bright, beautiful and stylized book with its illuminations and 'carpet pages' has captivated artists and craftspeople for years.

This 48 page book represents great value for .uk To anybody at all interested in Celtic art there is nothing quite as impressive - or as quintessentially Celtic - as the Book of Kells. The designs can be reproduced at any size. The line drawings are beautifully done and a CD also accompanies the book, making this a good resource for all artists and crafters.

There are, however, no how-to's- simply a note on which design was used and how the project was made.

Judy also explores the latter with sixteen projects. In this book, Judy Balchin presents over 100 line illustrations that are typical of the Book of Kells and can be used in many ways. The beautifully illustrated Book of Kells has been a source of inspiration for numerous artists from multiple disciplines for many years.

Designs from the Book of Kells by Judy Balchin