Drawing Faeries: A Believer's Guide

by Christopher Hart

• ISBN13: 9780823014033
• ISBN10: 0823014037
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Summary

Fairies have their legions of devoted fans. The fantastic world of theselfin creatures cries out for an art instruction book that is more than atraightforward step-by-step tutorial. Rather, it requires that the book'sverall design and presentation provide the experience of enchantment andnvelope the reader in a magical world. Written by best-selling author,hristopher Hart, Drawing Faeries reveals the captivating story of a man -ow grown up - who as a youth gained secret knowledge of where the faeriesive and play, and having done so, was able to capture on paper the elusivereatures in their unguarded moments. Aimed at all those who love fantasy art,his latest book deals with all the popular ingredients of the fairy kingdom:airy personalities, fairies at work, at play, in flight, fairy expressions,airy magic, fairies facing predatory household pets, and the secret fairyituals of birth, courtship, and marriage.

Author Biography

Christopher Hart is the best-selling author of many drawing and cartooning books, including Manga Mania, Anime Mania, Cartooning for the Beginner, Drawing Cutting Edge Comics, How to Draw Cartoon Animals, and Human Anatomy Made Amazingly Easy. He lives in Connecticut.

Table of Contents

Faerie Faces	20	(18)
The Features	21	(5)
Facial Structure	26	(4)
Female Faeries	30	(4)
Head Tilts	34	(2)
Showing Emotions	36	(2)
Drawing the Body	38	(16)
Proportions	39	(1)
Female Bodies	40	(2)
Gesture Sketches	42	(2)
Blocking Out the Body	44	(4)
Rotations	48	(2)
Flexibility	50	(2)
Footnote	52	(2)
A Faerie's Life	54	(10)
Faerie Families	55	(1)
Childhood	56	(2)
Courtship & Marriage	58	(4)
The Death of a Faerie	62	(2)
Customs and Traditions	64	(26)
Clothing	65	(5)
Houses & Dwellings	70	(8)
The Feast	78	(8)
The King	86	(1)
The Doctor	87	(1)
The Lawyer	88	(2)
Friends and Foes	90	(1)
Special Pets	91	(9)
Evil Enemies	100	(4)
Charmed Creatures	104