This beautiful book immerses you in the world of the mermaid. Filled from cover to cover with sumptuous illustration from master artist Elaine Hamer, the book combines an imaginative & creative study of mermaids with a complete practical approach to creating finished pictures from absolute beginnings. With sections on sketching, using tracings effectively, watercolours, gouache, finding inspiration, reference materials & many more; in addition to two complete step-by-step demonstrations, this book offers superb value-for-money, & will become a much-loved mermaid reference & source of inspiration.