The Art of Drawing Dragons: Mythological Beasts and Fantasy Creatures

by Michael Dobrzycki

Easy-to-follow instructions for drawing a variety of creatures, from an Eastern dragon to a hairy trollThe ever-increasing popularity of mythological and fantasy creatures in film, graphic novels, and television creates high demand for instruction books on drawing these fantastic beasts. In this newest addition to our Collector's series, aspiring artists will find 144 pages of clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing everything from fire-breathing dragons to seven-headed monsters and magical fairies. Information on the origin and history of mythological creatures gives this book an extra-special appeal. The author's helpful tips on shading and drawing techniques show readers everything they need to know to create their own impressive beasts.

Although there are fantasy-themed drawing books on the market, this book is unique because it features a wide range of fantasy subjects rather than focusing on only one type of creature (such as dragons or fairies). It also sets itself apart from similar books with its helpful information on combining graphite pencil with other media, such as charcoal and black watercolor paint or ink. In addition, this extraordinary book features dragons and other mythological creatures from around the world, including those originating in Egyptian, Irish, Norse, and Greek mythology-whereas most other fantasy books include generic, non-regional subjects.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Fantasy, Crafts, Dragons, Reference

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Michael Dobrzycki is an accomplished painter, carpenter, puppet maker, and sketch artist whose work has been featured in more than a dozen children's books and small press publications over the last few years. In 2001, Michael was inducted into the Disneyland Entertainment Hall of Fame. He received a master's degree in illustration from California State University, Fullerton, and holds bachelor's degrees in both art and history from Whittier College. He is currently a visiting professor at Whittier College. Michael lives in Whittier, California.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

To be honest, I was a little disappointed with this book. I'm trying to get back in to drawing, and the idea of a step-by-step on a fun subject sounded great. Alas, I found those step-by-step instructions a little too brief: they needed a few more intermediate stages to really be useful. As it was, I struggled to copy the first outline, then suddenly felt I needed waaaay more skill to hit the next stage.

Perhaps, then, the book isn't really intended for absolute beginners? And yet it starts with the most fundamental of 'these are the tools, this is shading' etc etc.

I did very much like the different categorisation of dragons throughout the book, although one example for each felt a little brief.

[Bettie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Art of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts, and Fantasy Creatures by Michael Dobrzycki

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[Ryan Shurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome!!!! I love the Hatchling drawing and am quickly mastering a few others. I love this book-- Best Christmas gift ever!!

[Darkwolf0906 · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was pretty awesome but they got some pics wrong still a good book i rate 5 stars

[Hiruko · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love it also because i own it it helps me because i wanna be a fantasy writer:)