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The number of books that has appeared recently on fantasy and fairy painting suggests a strong interest and this latest addition to the Artists' Bible series deserves to do well. A catalogue of the many characters from fairyland, it includes descriptions of how to draw and paint them as well as offering suggestions for costumes and facial expressions. My own aversion to the subject is on record, but there's no doubt that this is well done and presented in a way that makes it easy to find what you want and then to follow the really quite detailed instructions. That the author is a respected artist in the field only adds to the book's authority and value.-Artbookreview.net Draw a whole fairyland of fantastic creatures with this latest addition to Search Press' popular Bible series. This book opens out flat, which is so handy when working from it and there is plenty in here to work from. The subtitle promises "ready-to-draw templates and step-by-step techniques" and delivers the goods, starting from scratch with lots of projects to work through. To inspire and inform the book opens with a brief chapter on great artists who have chosen to depict this type of subject, from William Blake in the 18th century right up to Alan Lee's Tolkein illustrations. Only one picture from each (nothing from William Blake) is included, so maybe "inspiration" is a bit of a stretch for this. The section for what you need is diverse but short, ranging from colored pencils and markers to an airbrush so take your pick. There are even two pages on working digitally, although not enough of this to really mean anything. The book's strength is in the staged projects, which take you from pencil sketches and outlines to the finished work, in fewer stages than in the Ready to Paint series but still enough for any but the total tyro. There is just about everything in here to do with drawing and painting fairies, from getting expressions right to assembling a suitable wardrobe, and a whole host of other creatures from folklore as well as hints for flower fairy paintings. One original way of working involves line drawings of some of the characters for tracing or scanning and then coloring in - an interesting idea and rather how I learned to draw when a small child. In all, I was impressed by the many and varied suggestions for getting pencil to paper, and all roads seem to lead to a good grounding in basic and intermediate techniques.-Myshelf.com
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Bring to life these magical people from the 'otherworld', using this resource of constructional drawings of heads, hands, bodies and wings, and trace-off outlines you can adapt to suit your own ideas. Whether you are a newcomer to the world of fairy art or a more experienced artist, and whether you are working with traditional media or on a computer, this book is a must-have.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
some lovely ideas in this book with great step by step techniques which could benifit any budding artist.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a great simple step by step guide for anyone interested in drawing and painting fairies and other fantasy subjects. The illustrations are superb and one can learn a great many tips from this fabulous artist. By following Linda's simple steps I was able to produce a satisfying picture in a medium I was not really familiar with. The book as a whole, is very inspiring, and I like this one best of all! My copy is NEVER on the shelf!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
.The Fairy Artist's Figure Drawing BibleThis is the best fairy drawing book I have seen. It covers all aspects of drawing and painting the different types of fairies that Lynda specialises in. I just love her quirky fairies. The medium she uses is watercolour but I adapt the instructions for use with acrylic and acrlyic inks. So easy to use with the spiral binding and the pages lay completely flat. A great gift for all fairy lovers, several of my friends have ordered this book.
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Wonderful book.
I bought this for my grand daughter who is 10 and loves drawing fairies, she absolutely loves it. The book is easy to follow has lots of interesting hints and tips - a complete joy... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mjgriffin
I love it!
Another five-star magical book from a very talented artist. You look a the pictures and think "I'll never be able to do that. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Yvonne Green
Love this book
This book is so perfect for the beginner or intermediate artist, It has clear diagrams and lots of great costume,scenery and accessory ideas for you to really build your scene. Read more
Published 12 months ago by angel
A 'Bible' for illustrative artists.
My overall impression is that the book is very good value for money. For anyone interested in trying this artistic style, it is well written and beautifully illustrated. Read more
Published 13 months ago by phil e robins
wonderful!
this book is so helpful its worth its weight in gold!for those of us who always knew we could do it, if we could only find the right kind of help - this is the book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by anan
for all faerie lovers!
This book is really good for those starting out who want to paint fairies. The details are well laid out, very easy to follow and very inspiring. Read more
Published 17 months ago by tracey fae
CALLING ALL FAERIES...
...Ahum. Maybe I should rephrase that.
I've been a lazy git over the past few years, as quite a few people with a bit of talent are apt to be. Read more
I've been a lazy git over the past few years, as quite a few people with a bit of talent are apt to be. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Beau Nidle
Fairy love
This was bought as a birthday gift for my sister. Needless to say, I am so tempted to keep it for myself. What an utterly beautiful, gorgeous, fascinating book. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by mygreeneyes
The Fairy Artist's Figure Drawing Bible
This is a lovely book and will be a great help in making patterns for my Parchment Craft cards and pictures.
Published on 17 Feb 2010 by Golden Buttafly
a great buy
Great book, just what I expected from this artist/author. Showed it to a friend and she bought one straight away.
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Mrs. H. M. Browing
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