Drip Dot Swirl: 94 Incredible Patterns for Design and illustration [Hardcover]

Von Glitschka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2009

Royalty-Free Patterns Included on DVD for Your Use!

Take one tablespoon of Jackson Pollack, mix in two cups of M.C. Escher, sprinkle in a pinch of William Morris, and you'll get Drip Dot Swirl.

An exceptional resource for creatives who love pattern, but can't devote hundreds of hours to developing swatches, Drip Dot Swirl is an amazing library that contains 94 original vector patterns. Styles range from intricate knotwork to subtle florals to retro wallpaper to alien-inspired mazes. The patterns are equally useful for personal or professional projects.

This eye-popping book and DVD feature handcrafted vector patterns which tile seamlessly. With examples from ten artists, you'll see how top designers and illustrators use the patterns in various projects. The DVD contains all 94 source files in vector EPS format (with three color options per pattern), swatch libraries and PDF tutorials on how to use the files. Both beginners and advanced design professionals will be able to jump right in.

Drip Dot Swirl explodes with unique illustrative patterns. The diverse selection to choose from will help jump-start your imagination. It's a resource that can be used again and again, for brochures, scrapbooks, illustrations, website backgrounds, textiles, crafting, altered art and more. Designers and illustrators who want to wield the power of pattern will keep this book handy.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Drip Dot Swirl" explodes with pattern. It's unique, and it jump starts the imagination. Take the fast train from Boringville, and enter the fascinating world of interlocked embellishments.

Illustrative designer and author Von Glitschka is nationally recognized for his art and his passion to educate designers. As with his previous work, "Crumble Crackle Burn," Glitschka uses "Drip Dot Swirl" to share some of his design mojo and to provide creatives and hobbyists a simple means to use high-quality art resources in their own work.

From the Author

I've spent over a year creating all these patterns. I think you'll find them highly diverse, very customizable and easy to use in your own creative projects.

As a bonus anyone who pre-orders or orders "Drip Dot Swirl" once it is released will get an additional set of fifteen patterns for free. Just email me a copy of your receipt at: [e-mail] (Please blur out any sensitive information)

I will email you a link to download the bonus set once the book is officially release in 2009. You'll be able to see the bonus set patterns though immediate when I confirm receiving your email for the bonus set.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: How; Har/DVD edition (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600611346
• ISBN-13: 978-1600611346
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #444,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a creative hired gun doing the full-tilt creative boogie out of my home studio in the land of Bigfoot.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Resource and Visual Inspiration, June 8, 2009

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Donovan Beery (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Drip Dot Swirl: 94 Incredible Patterns for Design and illustration (Hardcover)

Von's texture and pattern books are fantastic design resources, and I have loved using them in a few projects already. The photos that come with the book are great for inspiration to how the patterns can enhance a design.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A design resource that is creative and high quality, November 2, 2009

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Adam Putinski - See all my reviews
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This book is an amazing addition to my design resources. There are so many design elements available for free on the internet today, but free usually means less quality. This book is packed with hight quality, hand-crafted patterns that can be utilized is numerous ways. This book is definitely worth the money and is a great inspiration.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh what a great design book, September 12, 2009

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Joanne N. Powers "Author of Loose Screws" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Drip Dot Swirl: 94 Incredible Patterns for Design and illustration (Hardcover)

As a quilter and crafter, I found this book so very inspirational. CD accompanies it with some beautiful designs to use on fabric, paper, etc. Definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants some very nice artwork to add to projects.