Great Book Of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook For Artists And Craftspeople (Fox Chapel Publishing)

Great Book of Fairy Patterns: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople (Fox Chapel Publishing)

Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns and other useful reference guides for artists, proudly introduces her latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing-with more than 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called "Fairies." The folklore of fairies-sometimes referred to as faes and flutterbyes-has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries.This book is brimming with tips and techniques for artists and craftspeople with any number of projects, including painting, woodworking, quilts, garden decorations, needlepoint, ceramics and more. Bring the magic of fairies to your art. Features dozens of original fairy patterns and the expert tips and techniques for successfully incorporating them into any medium or craft.Inside, you'll find the history of fairies in legends, and clear descriptions of the various fairy types and their appearances. Wing patterns: Including bee wings, dragonfly wings, butterfly wings, moth wings, and modern options Poses: Handy tips on creating one fairy manikin and turning it into dozens of poses-it's easier than you think! Outfits: Dress your fairy in the best and brightest fashions Settings: From ponds to flower gardens to forest floors, you'll learn how to place your fairy in your favorite scenes and backgroundsReviewFaeries, butterflies, mushrooms, dragonflies, flowers, bees, and more; the various ways to assemble them; how to change Fairy poses and dress; a section on how to develop a color chart; plus patterns, patterns, and more patterns! Even includes a brief "History" of the Fairy! All these, and more, are included in this great sourcebook! The many, many patterns in this wonderful book by Lora Irish should be of use to any crafter interested in the Fae: carvers, quilters, painters... Or, even just copy the patterns and put together a fabulous coloring book for a young one. (or one young at heart!) The uses for these patterns are limited only by your own imagination! Fairy patterns are divided into sections by type, and include: Flower Fairies; Pixies; Angels; Traditional Fairies; and Modern Fairies (with even the "Rock 'n' Roll" Fairy not overlooked!) An incomparable book, to be brought out again and again!Another title from Fox Chapel Publishing that you'll find interesting is the "Great Book of Fairy Patterns" by Lora S. Irish. This is the ultimate design sourcebook for artists and craftspeople. It features over a hundred patterns, some of which are suitable for garden decorations as well as ones suited to quilts, woodworking, and other mediums. Appropriate for craftspeople of all levels, the projects feature various alternatives, such as different poses, settings, and outfits. Those interested in fairy gardens will also enjoy the introductory chapter on the history of fairies.From the Back CoverA Popular Theme for Any Arts and Crafts Project Lora S. Irish, author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns and other useful reference guides for artists, proudly introduces her latest book for Fox Chapel Publishing - with more than 100 patterns of those most mystical and elusive beings called "Fairies." The folklore of Fairies-sometimes referred to as Faes and Flutterbyes-has been passed down through the generations, and they have captured the hearts and minds of artists for centuries. This book is brimming with tips and techniques for artists and craftspeople with any number of projects, including painting, woodworking, quilts, garden decorations, needlepoint, ceramics and more. Inside, you'll find the history of Fairies in legends, and clear descriptions of the various Fairy types and their appearances. " Wing patterns Including bee wings, dragonfly wings, butterfly wings, moth wings and modern options " Poses Handy tips on creating one Fairy manikin and turning it into dozens of poses-it's easier than you think! " Outfits Dress your Fairy in the best and brightest fashions " Setti