fairies in art

A step-by-step guide to drawing fairies and mermaids.

Introduces the world of fairies created by artists Brian and Wendy Froud.

Traces the history of fairies from the ancient world to the present and explores the role fairies and fairy stories have played in culture and society.

Doyle's watercolors of an elf world are presented side by side with Allinghams's poem and Lang's fairy tale, both of which were inspired by the 19th-century illustrations.

"Learn how to draw the world of the pink fairy, including her other fairy friends, different animals, food, flowers, clothes, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how to draw the world of the green fairy, including her other fairy friends, different animals, food, plants, accessories, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how to draw the world of the blue fairy, including her other fairy friends, different animals, food, clothes, hairstyles, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

Begins with the captivating story of a man who, as a youth, gained secret knowledge of where the faeries live and play, and having done so, was able to cature on paper the elusive creatures in their unguarded moments. The author follows by sharing his secret sketchbook, filled with all of the ingredients needed to draw an entire faerie kingdom.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing different types of fairies and mermaids.

"Elizabeth Ratisseau's approach, in this book, is to show paintings of fairies by various artists, some of whom claim to have looked upon fairies, and others who have used their imagination, and the reports of others, to make fairies tangible"--Jacket.