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Fantasy Art Books

Drawing Dragons - A complete drawing kit for beginners by Michael Dobrzycki

FOK25 This drawing kit will strike a cord with fantasy fans. The author covers the basics of drawing and shading before breaking into step-by-step lessons.

This all-in-one kit includes: a 32-page paperback book, graphite drawing pencils, charcoal pencil, fine-tip black marker, black colored pencil, clutch pencil and leads, sharpener, kneaded eraser, blending stumps, black watercolor paint, paintbrush, pencil extender, sandpaper block, and drawing paper, and watercolor for advanced-looking shading techniques.

Hardcover 9" x 11.25" case included.

Drawing Dragons         $24.95


Art Of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts by Michael Dobrzycki

FOCS08 Discover step-by-step techniques for drawing fantastic creatures of folklore and legend.

The Art of Drawing Dragons is a comprehensive collection that features the work of accomplished illustrator Michael Dobrzycki, who demonstrates his approach to drawing dozens of fantastic creatures from folklore, legend, and myth in both graphite pencil and ink.

The all-in-one reference book delves into essential information about drawing tools and techniques, and it contains a wide variety of step-by-step lessons, featuring dragons and related beasts from a variety of cultures around the world. Here you’ll find all the information and inspiration you need to begin creating your own original fantasy drawings!

144-page paperback.

Art Of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts    $19.95*


Watercolor Fairies by David Riché and Anna Franklin

WG056406 An inspirational guide to drawing and painting the fairy realm, this enchanting book looks at the origins and development of fairy art, and draws upon a wide range of art, literature, mythology, and folklore surrounding fairies.

Readers are shown how to invoke the fairy spirit and bring to life the nymphs, sprites, and sylphs of a fabled realm. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations and photographs enable beginning artists to recreate flower fairies, celestial spirits, and mischievous dark fairies, as well as learn how to capture exquisite detail such as delicate wings and sheer gowns.

Artists learn how to turn their brush into a wand and create an entire fairy kingdom in watercolor, the dreamiest medium with which to convey the spirit and nature of these fairy folk. This book is designed for aspiring fairy/fantasy artists, art students, and watercolorists looking to expand into a genre that is experiencing worldwide popularity. Features exquisite illustrations from some of the world's most prominent fairy artists working today.

David Riché is the author of The Art of Faery (1-843-400-952). He has developed many websites including http://www.fantasy-artists.co.uk, which has been recognized as the premier source of the finest fairy artists worldwide. Anna Franklin works as an illustrator and writer. Her many published works reflect her lifelong interest in folklore and mythology, and include The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fairies (1-843-336-243).

Paperback 128 pages with 50 b&w and 300 color llustrations.

Watercolor Fairies        $24.95


Enchanting Fairies By Barbara Lanza

NLZ0667Fantasy artists and decorative painters alike will love the charming fairies presented in this book. Readers will start off by learning how to draw children, adolescents and adults then will add elements such as wings to create fairies with sweetness and mischief.

Demos feature individual fairies and groups, from simple subjects without backgrounds to those with background elements. The demos allow readers to paint exactly as the author has done or can used as a starting point for original artwork.

From playing in a sun drenched field of wildflowers to hiding by a shady woodland stream, or dancing amidst snowflakes, readers can capture the essence of fairies with the tips and techniques provided in this book.

128 pages paperback with 225 color illustrations.

Enchanting Fairies        $19.95*


Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds with Watercolor by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

NLZ0688Dreamscapes is a unique guide to painting beautiful watercolor angels, fairies and mermaids in their own worlds (celestial, woodland, garden, sea and castle scenes) step by step.

Fantasy artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law walks readers through her process, showing and describing her techniques for creating fantasy scenes full of wonder and mystery. You will begin by learning about essential materials, including brushes, paints, paper, then will move on to important techniques such as planning and sketching; figure proportions; specific characteristics of angels, faeries and mermaids (including clothing); developing backgrounds; and finishing techniques that add an air of magic.

176 pages paperback with 20 b&w and 225 color illustrations.

Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds    $24.95

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