Fantasy artists and decorative painters alike will love the charming fairies presented in this book. Readers will start off by learning how to draw children, adolescents and adults then will add elements such as wings to create fairies with sweetness and mischief. Demos feature individual fairies and groups, from simple subjects without backgrounds to those with background elements. The demos allow readers to paint exactly as the author has done or can used as a starting point for original artwork. From playing in a sun drenched field of wildflowers to hiding by a shady woodland stream, or dancing amidst snowflakes, readers can capture the essence of fairies with the tips and techniques provided in this book.