The beauty of illumination has been treasured from the Middle Ages to the present day. Now this invaluable book brings together all the skills & ideas you will ever need to create exquisite designs of your own. Patricia Carter shows how to enhance calligraphy texts & a host of other decorative items using watercolour & gouache. Seven complete alphabets are included to enable you to paint stunning capital letters & there are many glorious borders from classic styles to modern from simple to more intricate. History & nature are Patricias main source of inspiration & her enthusiasm will inspire artists & calligraphers alike to illuminate their work with colourful creative designs. This book
Includes:: borders alphabets decorative initials & monograms. The techniques include gilding stippling applying colour & shadowing. Learn how to create stylised floral ribbon & illustrated designs.