Painting the World of Fairies in Watercolor, Anna Franklin, David Riché

Painting the World of Fairies in Watercolor Step-by-step Guide Entering the world of fairies reveals to the reader that there are myriad fairies, all different from each other, both in their origins and their temperaments. It is indeed one of the difficulties of this art of the imaginary to find sources of inspiration and all the tricks to give sketched silhouettes wings, clothes, hairstyles, and attitudes that correspond to the character's personality. To overcome the risk of a lack of reference or techniques, this book, after 20 pages of introduction dedicated to materials, sketching, and watercolor painting, is divided into 5 chapters that share the representation of fairies belonging to the world of nature and air, or fairies that are either good or evil, the last chapter being dedicated to their homes: magical trees, mushrooms, or castles. Many other characters, elves, and imps populate the book, which is filled with joyful, mischievous, or menacing beings. At the end of each chapter, two creative projects are developed step by step, with the aim of building the reader's confidence and imparting new know-how. The diversity of creations and their sources, as well as their interpretations by specialist artists, make this book an excellent springboard for beginners to start and develop a creative and imaginative approach to watercolor. Thus, small paintings, greeting and birthday cards, and many other creations can emerge from this practice. (This book is an overseas purchase)