Arthur Rackham's delightful illustrations for fairy tales have captured the fancies of young and old for more than 100 years. This ready-to-color collection features adaptations of his drawings for sixteen beloved stories, among them "Hansel and Gretel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Bears, ""Battle of the Birds," "Lady and the Lion," and "The Three Little Men in the Woods." Colorists of all ages will love applying their own hues to figures from these enchanting tales. Crayons, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, and paints will highlight magical scenes that glow when placed in a window or near another source of bright light.
Welcome to an enchanting world populated by the little people — fairies, elves, and sprites — envisioned by such Victorian-era artists as Arthur Rackham, Richard Doyle, Edward Robert Hughes, Warwick Goble, and other masters of the genre. Set amid nature's loveliest scenes, the 30 fantasy illustrations will captivate any colorist.
Thirty enchanting classic scenes from childhood's most beloved fables include highlights from "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," "Rapunzel," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," "The Princess and the Pea," "Puss in Boots," and others.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, there was a rage for colorfully illustrated books—especially fairy tales and fantasy adventures. English artist Warwick Goble (1862–1943), an expert in watercolor techniques, was among the era's premier illustrators. This one-of-a-kind collection gathers the best of his fairy tale imagery, featuring eighty-six visions of memorable scenes from timeless folk tales. The international array of illustrations begins with Charles Kingsley's The Water-Babies, followed by pictures from Grace James's Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales, as well as Folk-Tales of Bengal and the Italian Stories from the Pentamerone. Images inspired by The Fairy Book; The Best Popular Fairy Stories Selected and Rendered Anew include such familiar characters as Little Red-Riding-Hood, Cinderella, Tom Thumb, and Puss in Boots. The collection concludes with imaginative depictions from The Book of Fairy Poetry, including scenes from Shakespeare's fairy classics, The Tempest and A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with works by Milton, Tennyson, and other poets. Readers of all ages will cherish this unique book and its splendid combination of art and literature. Original Dover (2008) publication. 96pp. 83/8 x 11. Paperbound. ALSO AVAILABLE Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color, Arthur Rackham. 64pp. 83/8 x 11. 0-486-42167-8 Nielsen's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color, Kay Nielsen. 64pp. 83/8 x 11. 0-486-44902-5 For current price information write to Dover Publications, or log on to www.doverpublications.com and see every Dover book in print.
One of the most renowned and best-loved illustrators of his day, English artist Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) brought countless stories and fairy tales to life though his vivid imagination and eye for telling details. Combining a sensitive use of line and subdued watercolors, he skillfully depicted forests of startling trees with claw-like roots, wholesome fairy maidens, monsters, and demons, and backgrounds filled with obscure figures. His inspired illustrations for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm (1900) brought him his first great success, with a long and distinguished career to follow. This collection of 55 full-color plates, reproduced from rare early editions, contains a rich selection of Rackham's best fairy tale images: a giant terrorizing the inhabitants of an isolated village in English Fairy Tales, a wicked witch greeting two lost children on her doorstep in Hansel and Gretel, a young maiden beset by snarling wolves in Irish Fairy Tales, and many more, including illustrations from Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother and Little Sister, and The Allies' Fairy Book.
Click on author name above to see a video showing all the pages in the book. Arthur Rackham's delicate illustrations have been carefully restored, curated, and prepared to provide a beautiful coloring experience. Filled with vintage grayscale fairies, nymphs, sprites, and elves, this book has 39 coloring pages from a variety of Arthur Rackham's work concentrating on his more whimsical images for your coloring pleasure. 39 exquisite vintage black and white grayscale images Printed in full size 8.5x11 single sided to avoid issues with bleed through on back of pages. Hours of relaxing coloring! This book is printed on 60 lb, bright white paper. Paper has good tooth for coloring pencils and they are recommended for best results. If using markers, tuck a couple of pages behind the page you are working on to prevent marker bleed through to other pages. If using water media like watercolors, remove page from book and tape page down to a watercolor board with tape completely covering edges to prevent buckling. Visit my Facebook page to see coloring hints, share your finished pages, and see progress on my next volume of this series. Facebook.com/ColoringPress
Colorists of all ages are invited to create their own versions of 60 great paintings. From masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael to striking creations by Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, this ready-to-color collection includes excellent renderings of Grant Wood's American Gothic, Winslow Homer's Snap the Whip, and Edward Hopper's Hotel Room, as well as compositions by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Paul Cézanne, Edward Burne-Jones, Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, Vincent van Gogh, and 45 other great artists. Printed on one side only, the illustrations can be colored with a variety of media, including watercolors. All paintings are shown in original colors on the inside covers and notes provide information on each artist.
