The Art of Illumination

Overview

Creating elegant calligraphy through classic instruction

Pulling together only the best projects from this bestselling author’s three previous books on illumination, this compendium instructs designers on a range of exquisite designs in watercolor and gouache to enhance calligraphy, texts, and a host of other decorative items. Employing timeless techniques to more than 60 design ideas, these projects draw their inspiration from classic manuscripts and texts.

Author Biography

Patricia Carter is the author of Illuminated Alphabets, Illuminated Calligraphy, and Illuminated Design.