Handbook of Decorative Motifs

the long version

"Handbook of Decorative Motifs is a treasury of nature-inspired design ideas, packaged in one handy volume for artists and designers at every level of expertise and working in any medium. From plants and flowers, borders and bouquets to folk art and chinoiserie - a melange of exotic designs - this substantial compendium offers over 250 four-color, beautifully rendered floral patterns; imaginative animal, aquatic, and bird decorations; and a variety of figures and geometric motifs adapted from the traditional designs of countries and cultures around the world, as well as tips on drawing from nature, composing arrangements, and creating variations on a theme."--BOOK JACKET.