Angelic Visions: Create Fantasy Art Angels With Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil.

by Angela R. Sasser

You will learn step by step how to create angelic bodies, heads, limbs, wings and details, including flowing clothing and background elements, with extremely rich, inspirational final projects that will inspire you to push the limits of your imagination. Step-by-step processes are the focus of the book from simple poses and views to more complex. Sidebars feature tips, frequently asked questions, solutions to common mistakes, information about angels, and more.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2010

About the author

I am an artist based out of Atlanta, Georgia. I spent much of my life traveling as a military brat. It was overseas in Germany at a young age that I fell in love with my first taste of fantasy in the collected stories of the Grimms Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. I grew up with the dream that one day I might be able to follow in their footsteps and tell stories to awe and terrify future generations, to capture that sense of danger, triumph, and hidden magic.

I’ve earned three degrees, a BA in English, a BA in Studio Art, and a MA in Arts Administration. I could never choose between my love of writing, of illustration, and for helping other artists. Nowadays, I’m living my dream with my first illustrated book out this year, with many more to come!

Reviews

[John Teske · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful paintings, illustrated several I would like to attempt.

Appreciated the stain glass window technique.
Very pretty.

[Parka · Rating 4 out of 5]

(More pictures at parkablogs.com)

Here's a book dedicated to drawing angels by Angela R. Sasser.

The book has four chapters, covering the art materials (primarily colour pencils and watercolor), drawing and designing the characters, creating the background and includes 8 step-by-step demonstrations at the back.

On the character design of angels, you get to learn how to draw the different parts of an angel, things like wings, halos, clothing, weapon and other ornaments. The subject is seems well researched enough, the instructions are clear, and gives useful points to look out for. The basic anatomy lessons aren't too helpful because they are too elementary. I recommend getting a separate figure drawing book to help with figure posing and construction.

The chapter on backgrounds covers drawing of clouds, flowers, creating stone and stained glass textures. There doesn't seem to be a lot of variety when in comes to designing backgrounds for angels. This chapter is quite thin and feels disconnected from the book because the examples shown here, with exception of flowers, aren't really used in other paintings.

Finally, the book ends with 8 detailed painting demonstrations. The tutorials are roughly meant to be followed along - you can draw your own angel and then follow the techniques mentioned. It provides good practice on using watercolour. I don't particularly like the style of watercolour is used here though, but different people prefer different styles.

Overall, this is a decent starter guide if you're looking to draw angels. A figure drawing book is highly recommended to go along with this book - that will give your characters more volume.

[Read for your future! · Rating 5 out of 5]

When i recieved this book for our school from this author I was FLOORED! It is one of the most beautiful books i have seen. THe colors are rich and bright and really pulled me to it. The instuctions and lessons inside are easy to follow and easy to understand. It teaches everything you would want to know about drawing angels. It is definitly worth picking up. Our art teacher was amazed at the ideas and teachings of this author. I would highly recommend if you are into drawing at all and if your not its a beautiful book and makes a great centerpiece on your coffee table, I hope this author continues this series I WOULD LOVE TO SEE MORE!

[Katharine · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a beautiful book. The art is wonderful but the best part is the clear instructions and helpful illustrations. I waited to review this book until I could get into my studio and give it a 'test spin' so to say. I found it incredibly helpful and informative. Hope to find a fairy and a fantasy book that is equally wonderful.

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautifully illustrated.