Marvelous Mermaids (I Heart Drawing)

I love the vast amount of instructional art information in this book by Jane Davenport! The generous color prints, quality paper and very strong book binding is beyond belief. Mermaid and sea art is all here, plus how to create with many diverse and yummy mediums. The rock painting section was such a happy surprise too! How to do bodies, faces, eyes and achieve beautiful painterly effects....it's all here in huge color. Color is everywhere on the pages of this high end book, and you will find gifts of stickers in the back of the book to use on your art work or wherever you like! A wonderful page of collage images is also included!! The entire book is a work of art. So many lessons on how to draw and paint are included here! You need to buy this book right now. I am so happy I did!

Wow! I love this book on drawing and painting mermaids. I'm a seasoned, professional writer and poet, who has kept journals for over 25 (nearly 30) yrs, and many have had art and sketches in them. I studied art in college but rarely made time for my art for years-- unless it was a work assignment. Now I'm returning to art after a hiatus and this book by Jane Davenport is fantastic. I have already painted two mermaid paintings (with her Mermaid Markers and a watercolor set of hers), and am really enjoying her little prompts, how-to step-by-step guides on drawing faces, mermaid figures, fantasy sea life scenes, etc. I am a poet and the creative process that she moves through in this book is so cool and refreshing. It really makes it very accessible and not at all intimidating to draw and paint mermaids, if that's your thing. It's not for kids-- it's not juvenile. This is ideal for adults who want to draw and paint mermaids, perhaps for illustration or art journals. I suppose a teenager (late teens) might appreciate it, too, again, if into mermaids and making art. There are only feminine figures in the book-- no masculine merman figures, fyi. Note: Jane Davenport is a cool, inspired, motivational art journaling coach on Facebook and offers workshops, too. I'm really getting into her videos, which offers some tutorials, too. But this book on mermaids is a true gem. It makes me very happy in a time when it's hard to find something to be happy about (pandemic, etc.)

I have Jane Davenport's drawing books on faces and figures, so I was excited to get her new book titled, "Marvelous Mermaids." I wasn't disappointed! Although I'm an experienced artist, I find her work to be very inspirational. Her use of color and fluidity of line are amazing. Her book features multicultural looking mermaids and curvier ones too, which makes it much more inclusive. She has sections on backgrounds, hair variations, seascape ideas, sea life/form ideas, and more. Her suggestions for the use of different media and applications are great too. Finally, the sentiments, prompts, stickers, and collage sheets provide great reference material for experienced artists like me. For these reasons, I highly recommend this book for beginners and advanced artists interested wanting to explore the dynamic visual world of mermaids.

I'm a Davenpeep through and through, so I'm naturally inclined to enjoy what Jane Davenport releases. This book is no exception. It's visually beautiful and the instructions are clear and encouraging. While I'm not adapt at drawing mermaids yet, I am practicing and seeing improvements. This book is a welcome addition to my Jane Davenport book collection.

My favorite Jane Davenport book yet! Stunning illustrations and watercolor. Excited to have this book that will go hand in hand with her online workshop!

I love all of Jane's books but this one has a special magic! Jane's fashion design technique add such beauty to the mermaids you she teaches you to create in this book. It is filled with imagination and whim which is contagious as you move from one lesson to the next. She covers everything from magical eyes to body structure. Surprise gifts in the back of the book are a wonderful treat! Can't recommend this one enough!!

By far the best!!! Well, all jane Davenport are 100% the bests books! She's my favorite! Amd I got them all , from all artis ( also are goods).. but Jane Davenport for real is the best ! Buy all of her books! And youll see why I say all this good things!!!!!

If you love mermaids and you like to draw, you totally want this book! It is so beautiful and so easy to follow. My new favorite art book!

I've taken numerous classes from Jane but I love that she creates books because then I can take her with me to practice offline too. Her teaching style is casual, helpful, and she gives you tips that you have never heard elsewhere. I can now actually draw a figure a face and of course a mermaid. She has a few other books and I own them all. I might be addicted!

This is my 4th Jane Davenport book and I love it. I wanted this book as soon as it was advertised. I just had to wait until my budget allowed for it. Jane's "heat" system for bodies and her great instructions for doing faces are easy to follow. I love anything to do with the sea, so this mermaid book was perfect for me. I highly recommend it.

I love the vast amount of instructional art information in this book by Jane Davenport! The generous color prints, quality paper and very strong book binding is beyond belief. Mermaid and sea art is all here, plus how to create with many diverse and yummy mediums. The rock painting section was such a happy surprise too! How to do bodies, faces, eyes and achieve beautiful painterly effects....it's all here in huge color. Color is everywhere on the pages of this high end book, and you will find gifts of stickers in the back of the book to use on your art work or wherever you like! A wonderful page of collage images is also included!! The entire book is a work of art. So many lessons on how to draw and paint are included here! You need to buy this book right now. I am so happy I did!

Wow! I love this book on drawing and painting mermaids. I'm a seasoned, professional writer and poet, who has kept journals for over 25 (nearly 30) yrs, and many have had art and sketches in them. I studied art in college but rarely made time for my art for years-- unless it was a work assignment. Now I'm returning to art after a hiatus and this book by Jane Davenport is fantastic. I have already painted two mermaid paintings (with her Mermaid Markers and a watercolor set of hers), and am really enjoying her little prompts, how-to step-by-step guides on drawing faces, mermaid figures, fantasy sea life scenes, etc. I am a poet and the creative process that she moves through in this book is so cool and refreshing. It really makes it very accessible and not at all intimidating to draw and paint mermaids, if that's your thing. It's not for kids-- it's not juvenile. This is ideal for adults who want to draw and paint mermaids, perhaps for illustration or art journals. I suppose a teenager (late teens) might appreciate it, too, again, if into mermaids and making art. There are only feminine figures in the book-- no masculine merman figures, fyi. Note: Jane Davenport is a cool, inspired, motivational art journaling coach on Facebook and offers workshops, too. I'm really getting into her videos, which offers some tutorials, too. But this book on mermaids is a true gem. It makes me very happy in a time when it's hard to find something to be happy about (pandemic, etc.)

I have Jane Davenport's drawing books on faces and figures, so I was excited to get her new book titled, "Marvelous Mermaids." I wasn't disappointed! Although I'm an experienced artist, I find her work to be very inspirational. Her use of color and fluidity of line are amazing. Her book features multicultural looking mermaids and curvier ones too, which makes it much more inclusive. She has sections on backgrounds, hair variations, seascape ideas, sea life/form ideas, and more. Her suggestions for the use of different media and applications are great too. Finally, the sentiments, prompts, stickers, and collage sheets provide great reference material for experienced artists like me. For these reasons, I highly recommend this book for beginners and advanced artists interested wanting to explore the dynamic visual world of mermaids.

I'm a Davenpeep through and through, so I'm naturally inclined to enjoy what Jane Davenport releases. This book is no exception. It's visually beautiful and the instructions are clear and encouraging. While I'm not adapt at drawing mermaids yet, I am practicing and seeing improvements. This book is a welcome addition to my Jane Davenport book collection.

My favorite Jane Davenport book yet! Stunning illustrations and watercolor. Excited to have this book that will go hand in hand with her online workshop!

I love all of Jane's books but this one has a special magic! Jane's fashion design technique add such beauty to the mermaids you she teaches you to create in this book. It is filled with imagination and whim which is contagious as you move from one lesson to the next. She covers everything from magical eyes to body structure. Surprise gifts in the back of the book are a wonderful treat! Can't recommend this one enough!!

By far the best!!! Well, all jane Davenport are 100% the bests books! She's my favorite! Amd I got them all , from all artis ( also are goods).. but Jane Davenport for real is the best ! Buy all of her books! And youll see why I say all this good things!!!!!

If you love mermaids and you like to draw, you totally want this book! It is so beautiful and so easy to follow. My new favorite art book!

I've taken numerous classes from Jane but I love that she creates books because then I can take her with me to practice offline too. Her teaching style is casual, helpful, and she gives you tips that you have never heard elsewhere. I can now actually draw a figure a face and of course a mermaid. She has a few other books and I own them all. I might be addicted!

This is my 4th Jane Davenport book and I love it. I wanted this book as soon as it was advertised. I just had to wait until my budget allowed for it. Jane's "heat" system for bodies and her great instructions for doing faces are easy to follow. I love anything to do with the sea, so this mermaid book was perfect for me. I highly recommend it.

Love this book! So many beautiful mermaids to learn how to draw. Waited almost a year for this book. Worth the wait but now it’s $5 less than what I paid thru Amazon🙄

I wanted to learn to draw mermaids. Love mixing my art/swimming and creative spirit. Jane teaches everything about Mermaids. Arm positions, messy hair, don't care, fluidness, and diving deep. The photos are beautiful and could be used in art journaling, if I ever wanted to cut it up. (not likely). It's a beautiful book and so captures the spirit of being a mermaid.

Jane Davenport’s books, classes and art supplies bring me joy. She makes it fun to learn, explore and create in a safe space. Her latest installment Marvelous Mermaids is a wonderful addition. Also fabulous for exploring art with children and teens as well. Highly recommend.

I gave this as a gift. The person who received it was thrilled.

Absolutely beautifully illustrated instructional book on mermaids! Jane has a beautiful art style and teaches it to you! Very easy to follow how to book! Really am enjoying it!

Great instructions and pictures for learning to draw mermaids.

I love this artist so many beautiful designs

Beautiful book. Love it

I liked the set-up, the way you can go about doing the tasks and th sense of humor. Carla

luv all her products

Wonderful book! Jane’s books just keep getting better and better! Beautiful lessons and creative ideas.

It's a great book, as an artist I like sketching mermaids, fairies and angels amongst other things. And it will b amongst my ecuipment 2 use.

Lovely inspiring book , excellent quality

Bought as a gift. Would dearly love to keep it as it is so beautiful. i have never thought of myself as someone who would be interested in drawing but this has me itching to get started. Will just have to buy another!

God daughter birthday gift. She loves all mermaid goods and art.

Beautiful book, full of inspiration a must have for Jane Davenport fans and art lovers alike.

The artwork in this book is beautiful. I love just looking through for art inspiration. The step by step guides are easy to follow.

Absolutely beautiful book. Possibly my favourite book of Jane's. Lots of tips and even includes an amazing prompts list! Very quick delivery! Thank you :)

Another outstanding book by Jane Davenport. Brilliant resource for both new and established artists. Love it!!

The books were excellent the mermaids 🧜🏿♀️ are using regular times . My grandchild is enjoy her use.

This book is similar to the other Jane books...except it is ALL about mermaids, how they flow, how to draw them, hair flow, fins and flippers and ideas for under the sea art, includes stickers as well. I enjoy her "instructive" drawing books and happily added this to my collection.

The price - Not too bad. It delivered quick and this is one of janes best books even though I’m not a massive mermaid fan, it’s got so much in there you can learn. Loved this book.

Visually beautiful- excellent tips for creating your own mermaid art

This book is absolutely beautiful. Jane Davenport really knows how to make you want to become one of these imaginary sea creatures. Her artwork is so inspiring. Love it.

Fast service for a fabulous book.

What a wonderful and inspiring book, thank you!

Just what you’d expect from Jane. Beautiful and fun.