Download or read book Oriental Tattoo Sourcebook written by Yang Peng and published by Cypi Press. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together the newest and best of oriental tattoo art.
Download or read book The Japanese Tattoo Design Handbook written by Matsuzaka Ichiro and published by DH Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2008 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected together for the first time are 100 on-skin designs from some of Japans top irezumi artists. Tattooists and Japanese aficionados alike will value this as a great sourcebook and fascinating art ink collection.
Download or read book Oriental Tattoo Art written by Du Ying and published by Cypi Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more people are getting tattoos these days. Whether these are complex traditional symbols or uniquely significant words, tattoos are an expression of the wearer's feelings and desires. As the tattoo profession grows, tattoo artists are perfecting their art, and attracting the attention of an increasing amount of dedicated enthusiasts. In this rising trend, Asian tattoo art, especially that of China and Japan, has gained admirers around the world. Through interviews with artists and the presentation of their work, Oriental Tattoo Art puts the charm of contemporary oriental tattoo art on full display. In addition, Oriental Tattoo Art contains an appendix with nearly 150 traditional oriental symbols and written characters with clear explanations of their unique cultural meanings for the appreciation and use of the reader. Let us pierce the veil of this ancient and alluring profession and learn about the spiritual and artistic worlds of contemporary tattoo artists in China and Japan.
Download or read book The Tattoo Sourcebook written by Andy Sloss and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From eBay to the hit TLC reality show Miami Ink, tattoos have never been more popular! Approaching the fascinating world of tattoo art from the perspective of design, The Tattoo Sourcebook offers basic instruction on designing a tattoo and over 500 images to help you choose one that's right for you. This stylish reference includes traditional and modern tattoos from tribal, Asian, Aboriginal ta moko, and intricate Celtic knot work through dragons, mermaids, fairies and fantasy to motifs from the natural world.Riding a wave of popularity these days, tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Evidence exists that in ancient Egypt, women were ritually tattooed, Roman slaves were marked with the words "tax paid," and cultures around the globe from Maori warriors, Tahitian emperors, and Inca elite to criminals, circus folks and the urbane hipster all sport body art in the form of the tattoo.Each chapter offers many ideas on a wide cross-section of themes. The artwork is designed to let you create your own images or trace and enlarge one from the book. Along with health and safety tips for getting a tattoo, there is also information for creating designs using body paints and mehndi, for those who want to try out body art before choosing a permanent image.
Download or read book The Japanese Tattoo Design written by Cocoro Books and published by cocoro books. This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Japanese Tattoo Design Handbook' introduces over 80 on-skin designs from five masters that blend traditional and modern techniques. Fans of body art and tattooists alike will find this both an invaluable sourcebook and a fascinating first-time collection of ink design.
Download or read book The Tattoo Colouring Book written by Kirk Sheppard and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first-rate sourcebook for original old school North American style tattoo designs, masterfully interpreted with a modern edge.
Download or read book The Tattoo Colouring Book written by Cara Sheppard and Kirk Sheppard and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-two unique line art tattoo designs created by a professional tattooist. While inspired by traditional North American and Japanese tattoos, each drawing is interpreted with a modern sensibility. The designs are boldly outlined and ready for colouring or stencilling. A high quality, first-rate sourcebook for tattooists, collectors, kids, artists, and anyone interested in tattoo art and culture.
Download or read book The Tattoo History Source Book HC written by Steve Gilbert and published by Juno Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following his "confessions of a tattoo addict," a Toronto medical illustrator and tattoo artist presents 21 eclectic narratives on tattooing in diverse eras and cultures from ancient Polynesia to modern Western punk. The numerous bandw and color depictions of illustrated men and women are fascinating. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Vintage Tattoos written by Carol Clerk and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With its nautical symbolism, hearts and daggers, ribbon banners and scantily clad women, old-school tattoo designs reveal the history of an art form as well as a fascinating subculture. Showcasing the artistry inherent in authentic and historical 'flash' art, Vintage Tattoos explores the bold, colourful and enduringly popular designs that were perfected across two World Wars, delving into the colourful lives of the era's most famous practitioners. Each chapter focuses on a particular group of tattoos, beginning with the circus displays that kickstarted the golden age of vintage design, through maritime and patriotic emblems, and culminating in the current revival of this genre of tattoo art."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book 500 Tattoo Designs written by Henry Ferguson and published by Portable Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tattoos are no longer uncommon; they are now an element of mainstream fashion and style. But tattoos are expensive and, more importantly, permanent, so choosing an image is a big decision.Here to help is 500 Tattoo Designs, a reference library of popular tattoos shown in full colour or black linework. Also useful as a sourcebook for tattoo artists, the book is organized by theme, including Chinese characters, hieroglyphics, Gothic skulls, Celtic amulets, nymphs, dragons, talismans, religious symbols and tribal imagery. The book also features body positioning hints for specific designs, a discussion of colour dynamics and notes on health and safety.
Download or read book The Crafts Supply Sourcebook written by Margaret Ann Boyd and published by Betterway Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some 2,500 detailed supplier listings in two broad categories--general arts, crafts and hobbies; and needlecrafts, sewing and fiber arts--are followed by a comprehensive resources section with listings of information, supply, and publication resources for those in or about to enter a crafts business. Published by Betterway Books, 1507 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45207. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book The Cumulative Book Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 2852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world list of books in the English language.
Download or read book Chicago Special Occasion Sourcebook written by Catherine Cox and published by RDR Books. This book was released on 1992-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Quick Pose written by Erin Meads and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 300 illustrations offer first-rate examples worthy of study accompanied by a brief, well-constructed text. Topics include foreshortening, light and shadow, heads, drapery, other aspects of figure drawing.
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