In this guide to the traditional ornamental art of "flourishing," complete instructions and examples help you create your own magnificent swirls, delicately shaded curves, harmoniously crisscrossing lines, from which birds, rabbits, deer, ribbons, and other objects gracefully emerge. Over 150 royalty... read more
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In this guide to the traditional ornamental art of "flourishing," complete instructions and examples help you create your own magnificent swirls, delicately shaded curves, harmoniously crisscrossing lines, from which birds, rabbits, deer, ribbons, and other objects gracefully emerge. Over 150 royalty-free illustrations may also be applied to a multitude of graphic art and design purposes. Preface. Instructions.
Reprint of Fascinating Pen Flourishing, The Zaner-Bloser Company, OH, 1951.
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