The Explorer's Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures

by Emily Fiegenschuh

If you're looking for an escape from ordinary life, the adventure starts here. The Explorer's Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures brings to light a fantastic realm of creatures so elusive and remote, they can be found only in myths, nightmares, and the work of artists like you. With years of perilous creature-drawing adventures behind her, Emily Fiegenschuh leads you step by step through the entire process, from expressive gesture drawings to beautifully detailed artwork, right down to all the gruesome details--like how to draw the leathery wings of dragons, the Minotaur's impressive physique, and the brilliant plumage of the Hook-Legged Bodeo. Grab your sketchbook, and venture forth, if you dare. Bring to life the creatures within these pages, as well as those lurking in the shadows of your own imagination.

Genres: Art, Drawing, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed seeing how the author and illustrator of this book broke everything down. How she created the images and showed how you can enhance the anatomy, reference nature, and alter mythical creatures to appear plausible and amazing at the same time.

[Colored Ink · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite what I was looking for, but an absolutely beautiful, and beautifully done, book.
Perfect for artists, art, and fantasy lovers.