This exciting, colorful `who's who' guide to the world of faeries is a fun and practical reference to the iconic faerie folk of myth and legend. Each spread of this compact guide explores one faerie or fiend through a vibrant completed color illustration, a vivid description of its origins and history, and thumbnail construction sketches. Additional information for each character offers pointers and inspiration for fairie design and development. A handy pocket-sized package and dynamic, inspirational images make this a must-have book for anyone with an interest in fantasy or mythology....

This book of visual inspiration, authentic reference and practical guidance on drawing and painting imagery from the diverse world of witchcraft is perfect for fantasy artists who want to explore the fascinating history of witchcraft and enhance their images of witches, wizards and related paraphernalia. A wealth of visual and textual information offers artists the chance to introduce more realism into their work and gives advice on the market for witchcraft illustration. Featuring a rich tapestry of finished paintings, work-in-progress illustrations and sketches covering types of witches, settings, tools of the trade and symbology, this is the essential guide to witchcraft for any fantasy artist or enthusiast....