Beautiful Fairies and Elves: Coloring Book For Experienced User (Stress Relief)

Oh my goodness gracious! There wasn't a single review for this book and I foolishly ordered it anyway. I have been "burned " so many times before when I have done this. Fortunately for me, this time, this book is absolutely spectacular! The line art in this book is just gorgeous. The actual lines come much closer to gray than black, which is absolutely wonderful. Having gray line art allows you to very nearly "erase" them with your pencils. I say pencils, because they are my favorite medium, but I'm sure that many other mediums will also be spectacular. All of the fabulous pictures are printed single sided on a bright white paper that is similar to, or actually is Create space paper. That being said,you will either love the paper or hate it. I honestly would suggest that you copy the picture that you plan to color onto your favorite art paper for best results. If you plan on coloring directly in the book I suggest that you use a good blotters behind the page. I would guesstimate that based upon the intricacies of the artwork that this book is for the intermediate to advanced colorist. I can hardly wait to sharpen my pencils and get busy! As always, have a most blessed day and color on!

The cover art is as beautiful as the book's other illustrations. The best part is that there is a lot of detail, but much of it can be ignored to focus on the figure, with the background darkened. There are so many options with the pictures, because you can bring in the light from any angle. The book gives the colorist all the choices. The media you use is up to you, but be aware that the paper isn't up to alcohol markers or watercolor. I use colored pencils, and a soft pencil like Prismacolors, or any of the soft pencils, is a good way to go. Use a blotter sheet no matter what you use. I am very pleased with this book, and will buy multiple copies if I decide a picture could be done several different ways. (Or you can always take the book apart and use a copier and better paper to be able to use watercolor or markers on this.) The bottom line is that the art is beautiful, and you will be putting your own stamp on such beautiful artwork. It is one of my favorite books.

I ordered this book based on the title, "Fairies and Elves" hoping for about an equal number of both to be represented. There are, literally, dozens of coloring books featuring fairies...but elves? Those are usually put in other fantasy coloring books at one or two images per book. So, I was very excited to finally color some elves in earnest! Unfortunately, the book title is a bit of a misnomer. It is about 90% fairy, 10% elf, unless you count elves as having wings, which I do not. The pictures are, for the most part, well done (I've been coloring for 5+ years now, so nothing in it intimidated me with the detail level), I was just disappointed. Knowing the book will sit on the shelf untouched, it is going back.

Great details, each was different, the girls were ladies of the forests, as promised this was directed to women and it’s appreciated. I become absorbed in these details and moments of peace are always a great thing for anyone.

I originally bought this for my wife, but the detail kind of intimidated her, so I’m doing them. There fun, gives to imagination. But. Has a down side. I’ve just got back to free hand drawing from pictures and just started to dabble in painting. It’s a learning experience as I taught myself with oils, and now trying acrylics.

So many beautiful illustrations! I recommend a thin point pencil or marker because there is very small lines. I also love how relaxing it is to just sit down and take your time coloring all the beautiful pictures.

My daughter loves fairys. She was excited to receive the book. It didnt take ger long to start coloring. Just wish thet had a cou2 more pages. Other then that it a great coloring book. Beautiful pictures.

Ok coloring could be better

Lo único malo es que la hojas son muy delgadas

Habe schon einige Malbücher zu diesem Thema. Aber dieses ist eindeutig mein Favorit! Ein wunderschönes Buch!

The pictures are very detailed which I like. The fairies are super beautiful and there’s a lot of animals too. I can’t wait to start colouring!

Un libro bonito con muchos dibujos muy detallados.Lo aconsejo Esta muy bien,

Very detailed and beautifull colouring book. Not for the beginner as to the level of detailed pictures but still worth buying as you can learn as you go. I highly recommend this book