Great Book of Tattoo Designs - Fox Chapel Publishing
Getting Inked Has Gone to the Dogs…Dragons…Wizards… New collection of tattoo designs from acclaimed artist depicts today’s most popular tat subjects.
“Lora Irish understands what tattoo artists need and what tattoo collectors want. From her solid line drawings to her bold use of color and shading, her work is an excellent addition to any artist’s reference library.” – Joy Surles, Editor of Art & Ink/Outlaw Biker Publications
(EAST PETERSBURG, PA) The past decade has seen a resurgence in the popularity of getting inked, due in part to the advancements in tattoo pigments and equipment, as well as the many sports figures, movie stars and models who have fueled the acceptance of body art. The presence of tattoos in pop culture has even inspired highly rated television shows, like TLC’s Miami Ink and A&E’s Inked.
With the rise in demand for high-quality designs, tattoo artists and aficionados alike will appreciate Lora Irish’s new collection of original tattoo designs, Great Book of Tattoo Designs (Fox Chapel Publishing, May 2007). The acclaimed artist has compiled today’s most popular subjects into a collection of over 500 designs – from dancing dragons and Aztec Indians to fairies and tribal symbols.
Her appealing designs, both line art and beautifully complex shaded work, are presented in a variety of today’s most popular styles, including fantasy, celtic, pagan, gothic, sacred, oriental and mythical. Whether you are a tattoo artist seeking inspiration for your own designs, or someone looking for the ideal tattoo to illustrate your personal expression, Great Book of Tattoo Designs is the only resource you will need.
About the Author: Lora S. Irish is a nationally-known artist and best-selling author, whose illustrations and designs are visual standards of excellence for anyone seeking to incorporate unique patterns into their craft-work. Lora’s ability to design authentic period-style designs, like the Celtic artwork found is this book, is born from hours of researching history and the origins of primitive art, as well as her glorious attention to detail. With over 100,000 books in print, Lora’s portfolio of titles includes Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, Great Book of Floral Patterns, Great Book of Woodburning, Great Book of Celtic Patterns and more. Equally talented painting, drawing or carving wood, Lora’s credits include publishing 12 purebred dog paintings as limited editions, as well as running an internet carving studio, www.carvingpatterns.com, where she and her husband, Michael, focus on providing online tutorials, projects and exclusive carving patterns. Lora is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts.
Book Title:Great Book of Tattoo Designs ISBN: 978-1-56523-332-4 Price: $16.95
Pages: 504 Size: 8 ½” x 11”
Publication Date: March 2007
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