If you've been wondering where to find inspiration for your next carving, pyrography, or painting project, look no further. This treasure trove of classic designs from internationally recognized artist Lora S. Irish is for you. Inside you ll find 200 original patterns that make wonderful subjects for carving, pyrography, painting, drawing, etching, leatherwork, and many other crafts. This comprehensive collection will provide any artist with a virtually unlimited design resource. From dancing dragons to delicate roses, from wood spirits to wild horses, from steampunk to Celtic knots, this wide-ranging collection covers all of today's most popular subjects. Easy-to-reproduce outline patterns are ready to transfer to your project. Detailed pencil sketches are also provided to help you visualize the final dimensions of your carving, or the shading line of your painting. Each pattern can be used individually, in combination with others in the book, or as inspiration for creating new original art.