Fantasy Art In Watercolour

Three expert watercolourists show how to paint fairies, dragons, unicorns and angels in watercolour. There is extensive advice on how to draw each of these fantasy figures, and on the watercolour techniques used to bring them to life.

Learn how to paint fantastic landscapes using watercolour in this unique and practical book by Stuart Littlejohn.

In this book Stuart Littlejohn shows how to use watercolour techniques to create strikingly beautiful paintings based on Celtic fantasies. The book covers a wealth of topics, from materials and equipment to how to draw Celtic figures, and there are individual sections focusing on hair, clothes, ornamentation and symbolism. The book is packed with ideas that will fire your imagination and inspire you to create your own Celtic art , and there are notes throughout on Celtic folklore and symbolism. Step-by-step instructions introduce the basic painting techniques, and the book ends with two stunning projects - both full of the richness and detail that characterise Stuart's work.

Simple watercolor techniques demonstrate how to create fantastic, imaginative artwork in this enchanting reference.

Use simple watercolor techniques to create lovely unicorn paintings with this instructional guide. Add the right hooves, manes, and horns to basic horse designs for amazing results. Tips on building the painting using special watercolor effects and producing fantasy backgrounds are also included. Two demonstrations, complete with step-by-step photographs and simple instructions, complete this must-have for lovers of fantasy art.

Paul Bryn Davies shows how to paint a fantastic selection of dragons using innovative and simple watercolour techniques. Starting with a section on how to draw bodies, wings and features, the book moves on to explain how to paint scales, fire and different backgrounds. Step-by-step demonstrations offer a wealth of practical advice, helping to build up skills and confidence. Artists will soon learn how to create a range of different dragons, from fearsome beasts to lovable creatures.

With step-by-step photographs and detailed instructions, this inspirational guide demonstrates how simple watercolor techniques can be used to create two whimsical fairy paintings. Each stage of design and creation is thoroughly explained, beginning with the basics and moving on to more difficult tasks, such as drawing and distorting the human form and adding surreal backgrounds.

The ultimate, accessible, no-nonsense guide to painting watercolor skies There are some areas of watercolor painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies. In Stephen’s characteristic style, he approaches the subject in a no-fuss, technique-led way that aims to demystify sky painting so that you, the novice watercolorist will be able to approach it with confidence. Beginning with advice on key tools and materials, how to prepare your palette and achieve the right consistency of paint, Stephen takes you through seven common skies, ordered by difficulty: from simple plain blue skies and white cloudy skies to sunsets and storms. Every sky includes invaluable guidance on how to plan your sky, dozens of handy tips and clear step-by-step instructions and numerous examples. This is an essential book for watercolur artists starting out, as well as the more experienced looking to hone their landscape painting skills.