Dracopedia: A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World

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Название: Dracopedia - A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World

Издательство: IMPACT

Автор: William O'Connor

Год: 2009

Количество страниц:160

Язык:English

Формат: pdf, epub

Размер:17,4 Mb

Fantasy artists will breathe easier to discover a less perilous alternative to drawing dragons from life. Dracopedia grants 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.