How to Draw and Paint Dragons: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating These Fantastic Beasts and Their Environments - Softcover

Tom Kidd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844485412 ISBN 13: 9781844485413

Publisher: Search Press Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Learn how to use and combine the anatomy of actual living species such as reptiles, horses, birds and bats to create believable and beautiful dragon art. From drawing a complete anatomical skeleton, applying muscle groups and scaly textures, to capturing the personalities and markings of different species, and creating dynamic and captivating poses - you will master the skills needed to bring these fantastic creatures to life. This title includes time-saving templates to scan and trace.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
From conception to finished picture, this book provides a comprehensive approach to the art of drawing and illustrating the dragon and its environment.

Learn how to use and combine the anatomy of actual living species such as reptiles, horses, birds, and bats to create believable and beautiful dragon art.

From drawing a complete anatomical skeleton and applying muscle groups and scale textures to capturing the personalities and markings of different species and creating dynamic and captivating poses, you will master the skills needed to bring these fantastic creatures to life.

Tom Kidd, an award-winning cover artist and illustrator, has developed concept design work for Walt Disney, Rhythm & Hues, and Universal Studios. His work has been displayed in the Delaware Art Museum, The Society of Illustrators, and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.

About the Author

Tom Kidd is a fantasy artist who has worked for a number of publishers: Baen Books, Random House, DAW Books, Warner Books, Doubleday, Ballantine Books, Marvel Comics and Tor Books. He has illustrated two books and hundreds of book covers. He has also done concept design work for Walt Disney, Rhythm and Hues, and Universal Studios. Tom's art has won him a World Fantasy Award and seven Chelsey Awards, and has been displayed in a wide array of venues, including the Delaware Art Museum, The Society of Illustrators, and the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1844485412
• ISBN 13: 9781844485413
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 128