Ed Sibbett, Jr.

The subtle beauty and inherent symbolism of native American designs have made them among the most powerful and original art forms of the Western Hemisphere. Now these exquisite indigenous motifs have been skillfully adapted into stencil form by noted artist, designer and craftsman Ed Sibbett, and can be used to decorate walls, floors, furniture, fabrics, tin, leather, almost any surface. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions show you everything you need to know about using the stencils, from show more cutting and mounting the plates, to tips and advice on techniques, materials, and maintenance. The method is easily mastered and the projects are all quickly completed. Strong manila paper (printed on one side only) and wide margins make these 58 authentic designs especially sturdy and durable stencil plates that can be used again and again. show less

I find Japanese costumes very hard to color, but I love the patterns. There are nature scenes and a lovely landscape in here as well.

Artists, illustrators and anyone else involved with graphic arts will find these renderings an excellent source of turn-of-the-century ambiance and enduring Art-Nouveau style.

This pictorial book has great designs tha are varied and clear to use in a multitude of ways. There are 60 designs and ideas on color combinations.