Dracopedia The Great Dragons: An Artist's Field Guide and Drawing Journal

Description

An Artist’s Field Guide to the World’s Great Dragons! Creatures of great
beauty and terrible ferocity, dragons have been featured and revered for
centuries. Of the thousand-plus species still in existence, none have inspired
more folklore and artistic awe than the eight species of Great Dragons. Within
these pages, these fire-breathing monsters of legend – the rock stars of the
dragon world – come to life through the work of artist and adventurer William
O’Connor. Not since the original Dracopedia has there been such a beautifully
illustrated and meticulously researched guide on the subject, with special
focus on the distinctive features of each species – from the broad horns of
the Icelandic white dragon to the elaborate neck frills of the Ligurian gray.
Based on the author’s expeditions to sanctuaries around the globe and consults
with prominent regional experts, Dracopedia The Great Dragons presents never-
before assembled facts and instruction to help you capture the heart-beating
grandeur of these magnificent monsters. Inside, find everything you need to
know to capture the essence of your favorite dragons through your artwork: •
Learn about the habits, anatomy and natural history of 8 fierce and fantastic
dragons • Each profile features sketches, drawings and start-to-finish
creation of a stunning artwork, illustrating key concepts that apply to any
medium • Discover special techniques for achieving dramatic lighting effects,
powerful compositions and the incredible sculptural forms and textures of
dragons • Includes a gallery of dragons and a foldout comparison poster Read
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Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ IMPACT Books; 5/30/12 edition (June 26, 2012)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 144031067X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 76
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.7 x 11.1 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #85,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #95 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art (Books) #911 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Books) #2,166 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books)
• #95 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art (Books)
• #911 in Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy (Books)