In Japanese, "koi" means "carp," a species of freshwater fish. The term also sounds like a Japanese word for "love," so the brightly colored fish are popular symbols of friendship. These koi images -- three in color, two in black and white -- offer temporary tattoo fun that's hip and friendly.[...]
Drawn from a 20th-century French collection, this volume interprets classic motifs of ancient Egypt in a dynamic Art Deco style. Hundreds of images include serpents, scarabs, and mythological creatures as well as a profusion of stylized flowers. Individual motifs can serve as striking spot illustrat[...]
Twelve postcard reproductions of episodes from the childhood classic range from John Tenniel's familiar illustrations, which appeared in the original edition of 1865, to images from 1907 versions by Arthur Rackham and Charles Robinson and subsequent interpretations by Mabel Lucie Attwell (1910), Cha[...]
A campy redefinition of Victorian style, steampunk fashion blends elements of technology and romance. These 12 color postcards, created from authentic 19th-century graphics, abound in distinctive combinations of human and machine imagery. Original collages portray top-hatted gents and corseted ladie[...]
Nostalgic poster images evoke a world of romance, glamour, and adventure. Twelve colorful postcards in a variety of early-20th-century styles offer appealing invitations to vacation at the New York World's Fair of 1939, Atlantic City, the beaches of California and the Mediterranean, Italy, France, a[...]
These 12 charming postcards depict storybook characters in colorful reproductions from a century-old volume of nursery rhymes. Pen-and-ink watercolor portraits include Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary; Lucy Locket; Mary and her little lamb; the Queen of Hearts and her tempting tarts; and other beloved fig[...]
A colorful postcard gallery presents a dozen immortal scenes from the works of the English language's greatest playwright. Vignettes include Juliet on the balcony, mad Ophelia wreathed in flowers, and images inspired by "A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, " and other [...]
A wild transformation of the Victorian style, steampunk is a mash-up of antique and modern technologies. The cover of this pocket-sized notebook is alive with clockwork gears and frilly fashions, hallmarks of the movement. Inside are 64 blank pages that are ready to record your important dates and e[...]
You won't forget a thing when you carry this handy notebook in your pocket or purse. The front cover features a cheery vintage image, and there are 64 ruled pages, perfect for jotting down phone numbers, meeting dates, birthdays, and other memorable events and items.[...]
Set your imagination free with this mesmerizing gallery of full-page illustrations. Your creativity will be challenged by 63 dynamic designs inspired by the works of M. P. Verneuil, Alphonse Mucha, and other Art Nouveau masters.
Specially designed for experienced colorists, "Art Nouveau Designs "[...]
The bold, fanciful designs featured here have been adapted from authentic Viking metalwork, textiles, stone carvings, and ceramics. Depicted are interwoven motifs reminiscent of Celtic art, real and mythological creatures, dragon-slaying heroes on horseback, and much more. Illustrators, craftworkers[...]
Scores of attractive designs, selected from a rare, early-20th-century catalog depict ornamental borders, corners, and repeats featuring florals, animals, mosaics, and other popular motifs. An important source of royalty-free materials for artists, illustrators, and craftspeople. 444 black-and-white[...]
Handsome collection features broad range of styles favored in centuries past by printers and designers. Includes scores of stylish scrolls, headpieces, tailpieces, cupids, wreaths, floral borders, and other designs. An eminently useful, royalty-free archive for printers, artists, advertisers, and de[...]
166 copyright-free designs depict lovely swirls reminiscent of 18th-century pen flourishes. Ideal for arts and craft projects. Disk contains all items in book.
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