Dracopedia: A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World

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Fantasy artists will breathe easier to discover a less perilous alternative to drawing dragons from life. Dracopediagrants you safe, easy access to the world's most prominent dragon species, from tiny, innocuous feydragons to the ferocious wyvern. For years, artist William O'Connor has traveled the globe, studying dragons in their natural environments. His findings, field notes and sketches have been compiled for the first time into this single, beautifully illustrated compendium - a natural and cultural history of the beasts as well as a step-by-step drawing workshop. Details of the anatomy, behavior, habitats and legends of 13 major dragon families Heavily illustrated with field sketches, anatomical studies and gesture drawings Shows the start-to-finish creation of 13 striking paintings, illustrating key concepts that apply to every medium Dragons have terrorized and delighted humans for centuries ... continue the tradition with Dracopedia. It's packed with inspiration for putting "fierce" into your fantasy art, as well as the facts to keep your dragons true to life.
Showing the process of making dragon images from start to finish, this collection is filled with sketches, drawings, brief natural histories, and step-by-step color art demonstrations for each of the 13 creatures.
Sketches, drawings, anatomical studies, detailed diagrams, brief histories, and step-by-step color demonstrations show the process of making dragon images from start to finish. A unique fold-out color poster of all the dragons featured in this text is included.