Great Book of Dragon Patterns 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Design Sourcebook for Artists and Craftspeople - Softcover

Lora Irish

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565232313 ISBN 13: 9781565232310

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Slay your dragon art with this ultimate pattern book of mythical dragons and fantasy dragon creatures, a collection including over 100 unique patterns and an overview of dragon anatomy as well as intriguing legends and tales of dragons that will spark your imagination and charge your creativity! Dragons have captured our imaginations for centuries and have been an exciting source of creative inspiration throughout history and across the globe. In this book, you will learn about various types of dragon art and the different traits of various dragon breeds. Basic anatomy is covered to help the artist draw their dragons and create their own unique patterns. Make your dragons spectacular with instructions for adding intricate scale work and ornamentation. In need of inspiration? There is an abundance of dragon stories and historical lore to keep any artist busy and creating beautiful artwork based on the patterns included in the Great Book of Dragon Patterns, 2nd Edition, by Lora Irish. Topics include: *Dragon Art or How do I use this book in my artwork? *Basic Dragon Traits or What does a dragon do when it's not fighting heroes? *General Descriptions of the Breeds or Who's who in the dragon world? *Oriental Dragons or Why do I need to count toes? *Basic Anatomy or What's inside the dragon that lets it move? *Adding Ornamentation or How do I give a dragon a facelift? *Scale Work or How do I keep my dragon from looking like a fish? *Creating Test Patterns or How many dragons can I make from one design? *Dragon Lore or Who are the most famous dragons of all time? *Dragon Patterns. Working with her husband, Michael, Lora Irish has created more than 1,500 patterns in a wide array of subjects, including Americana, Animals, Dragons, Sea Life, Spirit People, and many more. An artist and author of international renown, Lora is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines. The Great Book of Dragon Patterns is perfect for all skill levels of artists and crafters. The possibilities are truly endless when choosing from this treasure trove of dragons and dragon art. Woodworking, carving, intarsia, pyrography, illustration, painting, etching, embroidery, and so many more mediums await--what dragon will you conquer in your masterpiece?

About this title

About the Author

Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author.In addition to her work as an author, in 1997, working from her home studio, Lora and her husband, Michael, created carvingpatterns .com, an Internet-based studio focusing on online tutorials, projects, and patterns created exclusively by Lora for crafters and artisans. The website offers more than 1,500 patterns in various subject categories, including Americana, Animal and Wildlife, Celtic Knots, Dragons and Beasts, Nautical and Sea Life, Spirit People, and many more. Lora continues to provide new patterns-and inspiration to many artists-at the site. Lora also contributes a regular relief carving pattern column to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine.

From the Back Cover

Dragons have captured the imaginations of artists for eons. Images of the beasts appear in the earliest myths, on the armor of medieval knights and in today's popular culture. Here, in this updated and improved second edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora S. Irish shares tips and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's favorite foe.Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished artist, you'll find a treasure trove of ideas for dragon art in any medium:- Woodworkers: scroll saw, intarsia, relief carving, marquetry, pyrography and more- Fabric Artists: quilting, needlepoint, embroidery, fabric painting, silk screening and more- Illustrators: Oil, watercolor, tole painting, airbrush, pen and ink and more- Or the medium of your choice! Computer graphics, paper cutting, body art, etching, stained glass and moreInside you'll find examples of how other talented artists have incorporated dragons into their work, plus a complete history of dragon lore. You'll learn about the various dragon breed, their anatomy, ornamentation and scales. This is followed by page after page of more than 100 dragon patterns, with mystical titles such as:- Sentinel- Fire Heights- New Born Fury- Towering Monarch- Ocean crests- Triple Challenge- Hunting on the Wing- Mexican Feathered Lizard- Celtic Cross Dragons- Bat-Winged Worm- Dragon Curl- Poised for Battle- Bearded Demon- On the Prowl- Castle Wall Western Dragon- Classic Western Dragon- Winged Snake Shield- Cliff-Side Throne- Encircling the Heavens- Dagger Wrap Worm- Fire-Breathing Knot- Horned Beast Portrait- Combat- Crouching Tiger- Oriental Fire- Castle Keep- Cloud Dancer- Heaven's Flight- Pondering Coils- Loop-Tailed Oriental- New Year's Dragon- Fiery Temper

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This second edition on creating renderings of the mighty dragon includes more than 100 original patterns and a color reference chart; features dragon anatomy, historic legends, and much more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565232313
• ISBN 13: 9781565232310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 181