How to Draw & Paint Fairyland

Front Cover
Barron's, 2008 - Art - 128 pages

Bring fairyland to life with this magical art book!

For hobbyists, adults who love to create, or art students, this book is a beautiful, fun, practical tutorial for designing fairies and fantasy worlds. This drawing and coloring book offers a wealth of creative ideas that includes step-by-step instruction for transforming familiar objects into magical things--take the everyday and make it fantastical! From changing toadstools into homes, rocks into goblins, or leaves into carriages, this art guide will help artists of all skill levels turn anything into a dreamscape. This beautifully illustrated workbook also includes:

  • Information on how to create art in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and other media
  • More than 250 full-color illustrations
  • How-to-draw tips for beginners
  • An advanced project, "A Midsummer Eve"

A perfect gift for or anyone who wants to hone their art skills--from adults trying to master watercolor, to artists designing Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, or art students aspiring to diverse careers that range from book illustration to creating animated films--this magical art book is a must.

About the author (2008)

Linda Ravenscroft has produced a wide range of images in fairyland motifs, including fine art prints, exclusive giftware, and fantasy art books.

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