Art and Design

This collection of Christopher Dresser design prints is from an old textbook on decorative design art. The books full title is “The art of decorative design: with an appendix, giving …

Recently, I came across several old art and design books, many of which have wonderful plates of vintage color and pattern charts. The collection complements the vintage color wheels and …

This is a beautiful collection of Polychromatic Ornament prints by Albert Racinet, all in the Public Domain. They are from his 1877 book “Polychromatic Ornament. One hundred plates in gold, …

William Morris’s designs and patterns have had a recent resurgence in popularity.  This is not surprising with the current popular Cottagecore aesthetic and maximalist interior trend. If you are wondering …

Nature and particular flowers have influenced patterns in textiles for centuries. From the intricate embroidered Chinese silks with peonies to woven Persian carpets. This collection of free vintage floral patterns …

Embark on a journey through time with the stunning Utagawa Kuniyoshi prints. Download these captivating masterpieces of Japanese art for free and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of …

Below is a curated collection of some of the best plates from Owen Jones Grammar of Ornament.  The Grammar of Ornament was a seminal design sourcebook by the British architect. …

I know its a bit geeky, but I got really excited when I came across a catalog of vintage art supplies. One of my favorite things to shop for is …

Inside: Vintage Japanese prints, illustrations and art from the Shin-Bijutsukai. All are free to print and in the Public Domain. The Shin-Bijutsukai was a turn-of-the-century (1901-1902) design magazine full of …

I’m a big fan of color especially a rainbow of color. My home is full of rainbow crafts and DIYs. I thought it would be fun to add to the …

I have curated a wonderful sample of domain free John Bauer art prints.  He was a Swedish painter and illustrator of Scandinavian mythology.  Bauer is well known for his illustrations …

Explore the depth of old Japanese photos through Kusakabe Kimbei’s mesmerizing collection, as he captures the culture and heritage of 19th-century Japan in vivid colors. All in the vintage Japanese …

I have a soft spot for traditional Chinese patterns and art. It might be something to do with where I was born and raised. My home for the first 30 …

Inside: A collection of free to print and download copyright free Art Nouveau Flowers of Maurice Pillard Verneuil. Maurice Pillard Verneuil was a French designer and artist. He was famed …

When I first came across these beautiful Ernst Haeckel prints, I couldn’t wait to share them. These are some of the most beautiful vintage nature art drawings I have seen. …

Flicking through the many interior accounts I follow on Instagram, I’m always fascinated by everyone’s gallery walls. Many gallery walls comprise several pictures and paintings framed in different sizes. I …