What are these types of designs called?

Question

I'm a doodler and I like to draw designs like this for some reason. My problem is, I don't know what they are called so I cant look them up to get more ideas. I know some of it is paisley, but what about the flowers and coils? Is there a name? Anyone. . .

EX.
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2476724/2/istockphoto_2476724_paisley_flourish.jpg

Answer 1

Hi! Look up Damask, Arabesque, Scroll, Paisley... Look here:
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-3360528-design-elements-vol-ultimate-scrolls-black.html
http://www.shutterstock.com/s/damask/search.html
http://www.shutterstock.com/s/arabesque/search-p1.html?search_cat=&search_group=all&anyorall=all&searchtermx=&color=&orient=all&photographer_name=
http://www.theinspirationgallery.com/wallpaper/damask/wp_damask01.htm
http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?searchterm=scroll&anyorall=all&search_cat=&search_group=all&orient=all&photographer_name=&searchtermx=&color=
You might want to pick up Dover's copy of "The Grammar of Ornament" by Owen Jones.. (it now comes with CD).... it's the ultimate source. Here's the on-line version. I hope that this helps!
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/DLDecArts/DLDecArts-idx?id=DLDecArts.GramOrnJones

Answer 2

I'm not sure if there is a name for that.

The artwork in your image seems to be reminiscent of the style of Art Nouveau - particularly the work of Alfons Mucha. Take a look at his pieces (link below).

Answer 3

I'm not sure exactly what name to give to the type of design or art you posted, but I do know that you could look into Henna. Henna is almost like a tattoo, but usually with ink... and it usually looks similar to what you posted.

Answer 4

i have no idea, but it's cool