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Drawing Faeries: Keys to the Kingdom

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From the ingenious mind of Christopher Hart, comes another masterpiece in the world of faieies, "Drawing Faeries, Keys to The Kingdom". The premise is that the author was chosen by faeries to enter into their world because of his artistic talent; he is to draw a wedding portrait of the king's daughter and her new husband. The author, kindly allows us to enter into his world with these faeries. It is very easy to suspend disbelief as Christopher Hart tells his story with his usual deft touch. I was hooked the moment I saw a comic self-portrait of the author laboring in his studio, with steam coming from his coffee, extending into the air, and generating "steam fireworks". The book works on many levels: my children enjoyed it, I enjoyed it, and my 3 year-old niece enjoyed it, although I had to read it to her. The writing is clever, sunny, and always humorous. The drawings and explanations are wonderful, and the artistic comparisons between faerie and human, enlightening. He is, I believe, the foremost human expert on faeries and their lifestyle, and, in addition, he can teach you to draw too! I would highly recommend this book.

This book definitely has the keys successful faerie illustration. Endless entertainment, lots of enjoyable scenes to choose from and many fun challenges. As in a few other books I own by Hart, the examples are simple, fun and produce great results. The informative background side by side the technique explanation and the easy steps to follow, makes Faerie drawing simple and exciting. Anyone with a soft corner for faeries and like of a pencil should own this book. Great companion for the coming summer

If you have the first book, "Drawing Faeries, A Believer's Guide" then you need to have this one too. The drawings and instruction, not to mention the story line, are just as fine as they are in the first book. I currently have three of Mr. Hart's books in my drawing library, (with more on the way!) I am so thrilled with the results I am getting from them. Mr. Hart makes it remarkably easy to draw these wonderful characters and thereby really encourages and inspires you to do more drawings and start to explore other mediums. Until recently I had never thought of using markers, pencils being my preferred medium, but I am so excited and inspired by Mr. Hart's books, I am going to start! The best thing about this book is it doesn't matter who it's for, you or your kids. Everyone can learn something from this book.

I loved this book as did my children and their friends. We all love the Drawing Faeries series, and this one, the newest, is our favorite! It is wonderful, enchanting, brilliant, and entertaining!

Very well written. The step by step information in this book is very easy to understand. I would highly recommend this book!

Wow this book was much harder then anticipated! We ended up donating it as the children lost interest due to the level of difficulty.

I loved this book! The artwork was very realistic for people looking to draw realistic fairies. I have looked through this book countless times and continue to find it fascinating.

I bought this book Drawing Faeries: Keys to the Kingdom for my child. She constantly looks into it. She likes it.