Inspired by the noble Samurai of ancient Japan, this visually stunning portfolio depicts 117 military elite in full regalia. Dressed in lavishly detailed costumes and brandishing swords, these historically accurate figures commemorate the courage and......

The follow-up to one of the most popular Pictura collections, this new sampling of rare and authentic sources features approximately 200 color and black-and-white images: richly decorated backgrounds, mythological figures, serpentine dragons, fearsome......

Fire-breathing dragons. Elegant floral bands. Exquisitely detailed Mehndi graphics. This collection of 125 beautiful Asian images features some of today\'s most popular body art designs. Includes three versions of each tattoo - in black-and-white......

Bouquets of chrysanthemums, roses, and cherry blossoms, plus fantasy flowers found only in the garden of the imagination -- this spectacular array of floral illustrations will be a perennial favorite for designers. Includes a gallery of inspiring ideas, tutorials, and 200 Vector-based images that can be increased in size without losing quality....

Inspired by flowers and animal life of land and sea, these striking, creatively stylized renderings are reproduced from a German classic of natural history. The 154 images were designed with distinctive drama. The bonus CD-ROM includes individual files of all of the images ...

This dazzling collection presents a kaleidoscopic array of stars, circles, triangles, octagons, and other geometric shapes that repeat, connect, and cascade into patterns of geometric beauty. Bonus features include a gallery of design ideas, tutorials, and 200 Vector-based images that can be enlarged and manipulated without loss of quality....

These charming illustrations from Christmases past recapture the holiday spirits of the mid-20th century, the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and other historic periods....

Brilliantly colorful designs, borders, and vignettes in the distinctive Art Nouveau mode will brighten up any graphic arts project. These luxuriant images include whimsical animals, mythological creatures, and a dazzling array of plants and flowers, along with a generous variety of stylized patterns....

From the greatest works of Eastern and Western art comes this breathtaking collection of ready-to-use imagery. Its 200 color and 13 black-and-white illustrations include paintings by Raphael and Van Eyck, plus a gorgeous variety of mosaic and stained glass imagery. A helpful list at the end of the book identifies each image....

Silks, plaids, knits, tartans, jacquards, and more — 200 different cloth-based pattern designs offer seamless solutions for backgrounds, wallpaper, and other tileable images. Each pattern can add dramatic depth and complexity to even the most basic design projects. Plus the book includes an inspiring Gallery section and tutorials....

A regal collection of 225 vector images of medieval and early Renaissance shields, heraldic emblems, and other decorative devices drawn from authentic sources. Motifs can be used as spot illustrations, the basis of repeatable backgrounds, and in many other ways....

Great for use in wall decorations or as spot illustrations for design projects, over 350 silhouettes and stencils boast a wide range of styles and subjects: storybook characters, animal borders, galloping cowboys, and more....

These 212 vector-based images of visually striking Japanese crests from rare source materials include plants, animals, symbols, abstracts, and more. The versatile vector format allows the motifs to be presented as fully realized crests or as stencils. Bonu...

An eclectic mix of images handpicked from ancient texts, architectural details, rare pictographs, and other sources features approximately 200 vector-based motifs. Images of dragons, wizards, fairies, elves, and other creatures from myth and legend can be manipulated without losing image quality....

In this treasury of decorative accents for machine embroidery, a variety of images are presented in black-and-white as well as in three different color combinations. The dainty designs can be stitched automatically in minutes and are compatible with all major brands of embroidery machines....