Vampires: Collected Manuscripts Detailing the Masters' Secrets for Studying, Drawing, and Painting Vampires

by Eugene Caine, Lala Gurin (Photographer), Jenna Winterberg (Editor)

Vampires reign supreme in this second drawing book from Walter Foster’s clever and innovative series Learn to Draw Like the Masters. Author Eugene Caine guides readers on an informative, artistic journey while he demonstrates how to draw an assortment of spellbinding vampires utilizing a range of techniques from history’s master artists, such as da Vinci, van Gogh, and Picasso. Aspiring artists can discover the history of each featured master and then revel in the “evidence” and in-depth “research” that uncovers the “truth” about the dark underworld of vampires—all while learning to work in pencil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, and oil. Written with wit and humor by a true vampire aficionado and art history buff, this exquisitely designed book is sure to become a permanent part of every artist’s library.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Horror

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

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As the second book in Walter Foster’s series Learn to Draw Like the Masters it is definitely not a disappointment. There is something for everyone; novice and advanced students alike. Packed with rich detail and steeped deeply in fang lore; Eugene Caine does not focus solely on one specific vampire but moves the artist through different cultures, legends, trends, and eras. While learning to draw the vampire of your choice you are also learning different techniques used by van Gogh, Picasso and da Vinci, and Caine includes specific projects so that anyone can get the thrill of a finished piece of art based on the medium of choice. While it may not be a staple to your collective art library it shouldn’t be passed up even if you’re only perusing for a different take on a time worn topic.