A favorite of artists and crafters alike, this beautifully revised and expanded second edition of the ultimate sourcebook of floral design includes 16 new patterns and a floral shapes and color guide. Stunning patterns for many common flowers. Also includes information on identifying floral shapes, designing your own patterns and shading. More than 100 stunning floral patterns to adorn your next wood burning or other art project. By Lora S. Irish.
Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author.In addition to her work as an author, in 1997, working from her home studio, Lora and her husband, Michael, created carvingpatterns(dot)com, an Internet-based studio focusing on online tutorials, projects, and patterns created exclusively by Lora for crafters and artisans. The website offers more than 1,500 patterns in various subject categories, including Americana, Animal and Wildlife, Celtic Knots, Dragons and Beasts, Nautical and Sea Life, Spirit People, and many more. Lora continues to provide new patterns-and inspiration to many artists-at the site. Lora also contributes a regular relief carving pattern column to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine.