Watercolor Made Easy: Fairies & Fantasy: Learn to paint the enchanted world of fairies, angels, and mermaids [Paperback]

Meredith Dillman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Watercolor Made Easy | Publication Date: April 15, 2009

Fairies, mermaids, and angels have captivated imaginations throughout the centuries. Embodying all that is feminine, sparkly, and magical, these fantastic creatures have found their ways into countless stories, films, and works of art that appeal to people of all ages. And now anyone can discover how to bring them to life in watercolor with this delightful 64-page guide. Inside, artist-author Meredith Dillman shares the methods of her unique artistic style, which is influenced by Pre-Raphaelite paintings, turn-of-the-twentieth-century book illustrations, and modern-day Japanese manga—a combination that results in beautiful, contemporary artwork. Meredith provides instruction specific to creating the mythical beauties and their whimsical surroundings, showing readers how to draw and paint faces, bodies, hair, clothing, and more. The author also guides readers through several inspiring projects, demonstrating how to re-create the magic step by step.

Editorial Reviews

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Dillman, Meredith. Fairies & Fantasy: Learn To Paint the Enchanted World of Fairies, Angels, and Mermaids. Walter Foster. (Drawing Made Easy). 2009. c.64p. illus. ISBN 978-1-60058-141-0. pap. $9.95. ART INSTRUCTION

Dillman fuses her knowledge of pre-Raphaelite art and Japanese anime with her passion for the world of fairies, mermaids, and angels. She briefly covers the tools and materials of watercolor and then teaches a variety of effects, from dreamy to abstract. For select readers.  -- Library Journal, July 2009

About the Author

Meredith Dillman is an artist and illustrator living in Minnesota. Since childhood, she has enjoyed painting fairies, woodland creatures, and other fantasy and medieval themes in watercolor. Meredith graduated from Minnesota State University with a BFA in illustration and has been published in role-playing games, the books Watercolor Fairies, Fairy Motifs, How to Draw and Paint Fairies, and metaphysical magazines and journals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster (April 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600581412
• ISBN-13: 978-1600581410
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,834 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great books for new artist, January 25, 2010

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This review is from: Watercolor Made Easy: Fairies & Fantasy: Learn to paint the enchanted world of fairies, angels, and mermaids (Paperback)

I ordered these books just before christmas & receive them in time for christmas. My daughter is a new artist (and getting better) that needed new books to show her to draw things a little easier, & new ideas too. She loves the ideas it gives her & ways to do things too. A good book for her startup collection.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, June 20, 2009

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C. Reyer (St Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Watercolor Made Easy: Fairies & Fantasy: Learn to paint the enchanted world of fairies, angels, and mermaids (Paperback)

Even though manga style isn't the style I work in, I have found this book to be a wonderful reference.

I've often found that the best books on watercolor technique aren't the generic ones, but ones concerning a certain subject. Meredith's technique is soft, subtle and rich, a type not usually represented in the average watercolor book. Best of all, she isn't imposing her style onto the reader, but offers a jumping off point. How-to art books so very often merely show how to paint like the author, very rarely does one come along that teaches inspiration and how to find it in practical ways.

Even if an artist is not quite up to Meredith's drawing ability, this book is worth going through for its ideas and techniques. This is especially good for aspiring young artists.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, April 8, 2010

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Laura A. Stevenson (Little Falls, MN) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book for my daughter last year, she was 8 years old and she loves it! She has a talent for drawing and watercolor and has used this book to help her tune into her art! One of the fairies she created using this book won her 1st place in the MN State Fair! She uses this book everyday to reference ideas like eyes, color and composition!I would recommened it for any one who wants to learn the art of manga!