TY - BOOK AU - Law, Stephanie Pui-Mun, TI - Dreamscapes myth & magic: creating legendary creatures & characters SN - 9781600618178 AV - N7745.A5 L39 2010 U1 - 751.42247 22 PY - 2010/// CY - Cincinnati, Ohio PB - Impact KW - Animals, Mythical, in art KW - Juvenile literature KW - Watercolor painting KW - Technique KW - Art N1 - Includes index N2 - "Open this book, and enter a realm where fantasy springs to life in dreamlike colors, luscious textures and graceful compositions. Continuing the journey of the original Dreamscapes, this second book by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law explores - in words and beautiful watercolor imagery - more legends of the sea, sky and earth. Learn Stephanie’s secrets for calling forth maidens, mermaids and bewitching moonlight... for evoking dragons, enchantresses and tricksters... for turning seeds of legend and lore into spellbinding characters, creatures and settings. Follow along with 13 full step-by-step demonstrations to create unicorns, tree spirits, witches and other iconic fantasy figures. Discover a wealth of techniques for painting mermaid scales, Phoenix feathers, glowing dragon eyes, flowing gowns, silken hair and a host of other dazzling effects. Get inspired by the ancient origins and folktales behind each mystical being."--Publisher's description ER -