Packed with step-by-step projects and helpful drawing tips and techniques,
The Art of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts, and Fantasy Creatures
explores how to create realistic drawings of dragons, fairies, unicorns, goblins, and more.
Ever considered the differences between fairies and pixies or struggled to remember how many heads belong to a hydra? With more than
50 step-by-step projects
; tips and techniques for working with
graphite pencil
,
charcoal
, and
ink
; as well as a little history for each featured mythological and fantasy creature,
includes everything you need to know to get started drawing your own impressive beasts. From choosing the right tools and materials to helpful
drawing techniques
, such as
understanding value
, basic
shading techniques
creating textures
, and constructing your own creatures, this step-by-step drawing guide is the
perfect first step for beginning artists
. Follow along as you learn to draw dragons and fantasy creatures from around the world, including elemental
dragons
sea serpents
hydras
fairies
trolls
goblins
gargoyles
, and more!  With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture your favorite fantasy creatures—and learn a little bit about their origin and history at the same time. The
Collector's Series
offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.