Faeries : Described and Illustrated by Brian Froud Alan Lee Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , Publishers.

This is a book is illustrated by the king of fairy fine art, Brain Froud. He is truly what got me on the path that reminded me of my childhood and why I also have chosen faeries to be the driving force behind my vision at FairylandPortaits. Brian Froud has paved the way for more quality fairy fine art to be accepted in fine art galleries around the world.

Fantasy Workshop, a practical guide. Art by Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. Text by Nigel Suckling

This book will amaze you. Every contemporary fantasy artist knows the magnitude of the effect Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell has had on the contemporary fantasy fine art industry. They reinvented what it means today to be a portrait fantasy artist. For over 30 years many amazing books have been published containing the fantasy art work of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell. The book Fantasy Workshop is collaboration between these two amazing artists and gives a clear understanding of what it takes to truly create a fine art fantasy portrait. Their work always renews my faith in being a career artist.

Watercolor Fairies: A step-by-step guide to creating the fairy world. By David Reche and Anna Franklin.

If ever there was a complete and total guide to describing everything that is fairy, this is the book to go by. A must have for all fairy enthusiasts.

Fashion. A History from the 18 th century to the 20 th century. A collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute.

This book is the source for a easy guide to over 300 years of fashion history done in a beautiful two volume set. Use this book as a fantastic source to be used by FairylandPortraits in helping you select a perfect historical costume to be rendered for any fantasy portrait you might desire.