This beautiful lookbook celebrates oodles of groundbreaking new talent in the world of pattern design; showcasing the gorgeous work of todays top indie artists; designers; and illustrators. Including surface art by Julia Rothman; Jill Bliss; Junzo Terada; Rifle Paper Co.; Amy Butler; Sukie; and many more; Pretty Patterns features an eclectic range of more than one hundred decidedly dazzling contemporary repeats; from geometric and figurative patterns to organic and botanical designs. Every page in this enchanting catalog offers a visual treat and a wellspring of creative inspiration. This intimate and attractive little package makes an appealing gift for those who appreciate a rich; delightful design aesthetic.
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Only basic information and the drawings are dullBy n0s4a2Contains a very brief overview of only the information most commonly found in books for beginners. Not remotely comparable to Andrew Loomis except in that it contains a lot of sub-par imitations of his style. Lots of pages of nothing but careless sketches with no captions. Chapters on perspective; head drawing; the figure no better than what you can get in one of those thin; Walter Foster type books in art store racks. Images in this book look very antique; dating from the 1940s; a style I usually like; but not when so perfunctory (and in some cases sloppy). No "inside information" or insight into how illustration is really done-- just a lot of polished; superficial artwork thats all on the surface and no clue to how it is arrived at. This is what I call "impenetrable" drawing-- you cant see the artiss thinking process.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I like the style in which it was drawnBy ThomasI like the style in which it was drawn. Not so good for teaching you how to draw; but rather good for examples to draw from in a style from the 40s; 50s and 60s!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful bookBy mickiVery;very good drawing book. Beautiful illustrations and very good instructions. This book teaches you how to draw. Thank you.very much..