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Dragonart Evolution: How to Draw Everything Dragon – Book Review

By Angela Youngman Aug 19, 2010, 13:41 GMT

A dragon artist\'s guide to better drawingMagnificent and powerful creatures, these dragons be, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it\'s difficult to tell whether you\'re dealing with a hotheaded nature or a wise and benevolent beast. Therein lies the trouble with drawing them from life. Make your dragon portraits more authentic (while avoiding loss of life and limbs) with the help of this guide. A follow-up to the fiercely popular

A dragon artist\'s guide to better drawingMagnificent and powerful creatures, these dragons be, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it\'s difficult to tell whether you\'re dealing with a hotheaded nature or a wise and benevolent beast. Therein lies the trouble with drawing them from life. Make your dragon portraits more authentic (while avoiding loss of life and limbs) with the help of this guide. A follow-up to the fiercely popular ...more

If you are a fantasy artist - or someone who wants to draw fantasy - this is definitely the book for you.  Peffer has created a fantastic book showing just how to draw dragons whether you want hot headed or wie and wonderful beasts.

There are over 60 step by step profiles showing how to draw a wide range of dragons from medieval to fairy, sea dwelling and feathered dragons as well as hatchlings and digital concept art.  Every part of the beast is covered, with in depth instructions showing how to draw eyes, wings, ears, horns, scale patterns and limbs. 

Whatever the type of dragon you want to draw, you will find step by step instructions ensuring you get it right each time.  It is easy to understand and follow, with clear descriptions and hints about dragon style and behavior.

This is an absolutely essential book for dragon artists - for once you have mastered these techniques, you can combine ideas and techniques to create your own marvelous creations.



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Dragonart Evolution: How to Draw Everything Dragon

A dragon artist's guide to better drawingMagnificent and powerful creatures, these dragons be, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it's difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a hotheaded nature ...more

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