How to draw geometry full tutorial basic construction of an extended 12 fold rosette

Here s a stepbystep guide to creating a 12fold rosette pattern based on a hexagon grid that includes some extended design elements beyond the rosette itself. I learnt this from Eric Broug s wonderful book, Islamic Geometric Design it s a wealth of knowledge for anyone interested in Islamic art and is something I refer to very often when working in this form. Check out my other tutorial here for how I add detail and ornamentation to this. READING LIST: I can t emphasise enough how rich in information the below resources are they re all available to buy online from good book sellers: Islamic Geometric Design Eric Broug Islamic Design: A Genius for Geometry Daud Sutton Arabic Geometrical Pattern Design J. Bourgoin Islamic Designs Eva Wilson Ruler and Compass: Practical Geometric Constructions Andrew Sutton Drawing Geometry: A Primer of Basic F