The decorative richness and structure of tiles make them ideal coloring subjects. These striking renderings, adapted from Spanish, Islamic, and other cultures from around the world, burst with elegant florals, geometrics, and intricate, repeating patterns. 30 illustrations.
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Marty is from a family of artists going back several generations. Raised in Santa Barbara, she pursued her creative interests from an early age, settling on the batik technique in the early 60's. From simple pieces the work grew into very detailed paintings earning her a reputation is area galleries as well as in the illustration field. In 1980 she switched to watercolor and pursued opportunities with art publishing firms and has since enjoyed seeing her designs used as book illustration, posters, puzzles, greeting cards, plate designs and calendars. Her primary focus in the last 15 years has been as an illustrator for Dover Publications where she has had 230 books published that include a series of coloring books of many of the famous painters and art movements as well as a variety of design and activity books for artists and children, Marty lives in Anna Maria Florida, where she finds continual inspiration for her current series of photo art prints. Her passion for photography and mastery of computer art programs have enabled her to marry the two in her recent print series depicting the natural beauty of southern Florida
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
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More beauty than you know,
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This review is from: Decorative Tile Designs Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books) (Paperback)
I absolutely love these designs. I have been looking for just this type of book to help me with my concentration problems. Not only are the designs very beautiful but some are complicated at the same time. It is a challenge to see how many different combinations of colors and redirection of design you can come up with from just one page. I am looking for more of this type of book to help me with retraining my memory and cognitive powers, that have been lost due to extensive medical problems. My Dr's all say that this book and others like it are an excellent way of doing what I need in order to reach where I once was.
Thank you for having books like this available for someone like me to use and get back to some kind of a normal life once more.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Complex designs that challenge and delight,
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This review is from: Decorative Tile Designs Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books) (Paperback)
This is definitely an adult coloring book due to the intricate designs on nearly every decorative tile image. The beauty that comes from each one has given me great delight. Unfortunately the images are printed back-to-back, but if you use good quality colored pencils, this really isn't a problem. I liken some of the images to the beauty and complexity of high-end Persian rugs; however the patterns do not restrict themselves to that style. A few have a Celtic theme, some geometric, a few are similar to floral-themed stained glass designs, and at least one that strikes me as having an Oriental flair. So there are designs for everyone in this book and one can spend many enjoyable hours making the designs "pop" by adding color to the "tiles."
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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great designs,
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This review is from: Decorative Tile Designs Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books) (Paperback)
I love design books and am an avid colorer.This one lets you use your imagination and is very enjoyable. The designs are different and have enough intricate detail to make them more complex and challenging.
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